Semi Autos with Conversion Barrels

[Butch627]

I just completed my NRA beginner course and I am looking to buy my first handgun. I was very comfortable shooting the ruger mk4 target pistols for our range time but when I shot larger calibers I just couldn't stop anticipating and flinching. I would really like to buy a 22 and get totally comfortable with it before I move up to a larger bore gun. I want the gun to feel like a full size full size gun so when I do move up to a larger caliber it won't be a very big deal as I am already used to the gun.

From my searching so far I found that Sig 220 and the M&P if bought in centerfire calibers can be retrofitted with 22 barrels and mags. Can you guys tell me of what other semi autos can be converted to shoot 22LR?

 

[Mgderf]

1911

 

[85t5mcss]

As mentioned the 1911 can be but suggest using a GSG 1911-22 instead. Economical and designed around that 22 round with no fitting required for a conversion barrel.

Glocks have a conversion from Advantage Arms. Also available are 9mm barrels that retro into 40cal slides.

 

[upchurch67]

EAA has a Witness combo kit that comes in either 9mm and .22 or .45 and .22. It includes, slide/barrel and magazines.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

The CZ 75B also has a conversion kit available.

And I'm pretty sure that either the Sig 229 or the 226 does as well.

I've not seen a M&P conversion, but there is a dedicated .22LR version available.

And probably the easiest to find would be for a Glock. There are a few makers of .22LR conversions for them.

-J-

 

[UKWildcats45]

CZ 75 has the Kadet kit (about $300) that replaces the slide of the CZ 75 (and a few other models).

With the Kadet slide installed the weight is minumally changed -- really can not tell the difference.

Shoots great -- Highly recommended.

EAA (CZ Clone/Copy/etc) has a kit that you get both slide assemblies -- Great price -- No experience with it but I would consider if I already did not have the CZ Kadet.

UK