.22 Conversion for springfield 1911

[Rummer]

Has anybody installed a .22 conversion on a Springfield 1911?

Springfield does not have their own kit.  Will a Kimber or Wilson Combat work?

Thanks,

Rummer

[rbwillnj]

If you want a .22 conversion, I suggest that you buy a Marvel.  Its much more accurate than a Kimber, Ceiner etc.   http://www.marvelprecision.com/

Personally, I would suggest that you purchase a whole 22 rather than a conversion.  It doesn't cost much more to buy a Ruger or Buckmark, and you will have a whole gun.

[Savage]

The Marvel conversion is pretty much considered top of the line. I have a Ceiner, it is much more accurate than it has a right to be, and function has been 100% to date. I bought the Ceiner so I could pratice with a 1911 with rimfire ammo. It is very useful for that purpose. I have used mine on a couple of lowers, Kimber and Taurus, both work about equally well, with the Kimber trigger being a bit better. I'm sure it would work on your Springer as well. If this is going to be your only .22, I suggest you buy a conplete gun, a Ruger of Browning can be had for not a lot more as rbwillnj said..
Savage

[rbwillnj]

As Savage says, the Marvel Type I is pretty much the top of the line for 22 conversions, and is priced accordingly (though not prohibitive) but they also offer the Type II Unit for only $249 which is about the same as the rest of the offerings out there.  It boasts a 1" group at 25 yards which is pretty good. 

Still, I recommend buying a whole gun.    Years ago, I bought a Colt 22 Conversion for my Colt Gold Cup.  I have only used it a half dozen times.   I also own a Marvel Type I that I use for Bullseye but it is mounted on a dedicated frame.

[T-Rex]

I have a Ceiner.  I didn't shop, it just came with a used Sprinfield Armory 1911.  I love it, and use it all the time.  It is great to practice, practice, practice, with the cheap .22 rounds.   I normally leave it on for most of the year,  but, this time of year I carry the .45 with the first round of birdshot, for the occasional bird I see in the woods.

[Savage]

this time of year I carry the .45 with the first round of birdshot, for the occasional bird I see in the woods.
  That's a good one T-Rex!!! You made my day!!!
Savage

[T-Rex]

I am serious about the first round of bird shot.  I spend a lot of time in the woods, mostly scouting for deer, and my trap line.  A also, carry a concealed weapon 24/7.  Rather than carry my 9mm handgun and a shotgun, I just carry the 1911, (as a .45) with one #9 bird shot in the chamber; a magazine of self defense rounds in the grip, and a spare mag loaded with the bird shot, just in case.  If my primary motivation, was bird hunting, it would be a stupid practice, but to take an incidental grouse, while scouting, it is just the ticket.

Sometimes I wish it were just a little more convenient to swap back to that .22 for squirrels too.  Oh, well, you can't have everything.