by Rimfire World | Feb 2, 2016 | Caliber Conversion Kits |
Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit
Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit – From 1931 to 1947 Colt manufactured the “Colt Service Model Ace” or the “Colt Ace” for short. The Colt Ace was a .22 long rifle chambered version of the Colt Model 1911 .45acp. The Colt Ace was designed to be low recoil training firearm that matched the controls and feel of the Colt Model 1911. Several years ago 1911 master pistolsmith Bob Marvel resurrected and improved the slide and component portion of the Colt Ace thus filling the void for the 1911 22 Conversion Kit. While no longer affiliated with Marvel Precision the the company that bears his last name the conversion kit lives on. In our case here the Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit is in fact a re-branded “Marvel Precision Unit 2”
Wilson Marvel Conversion Kit Unit1 Operators Manual
The Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit – Designed for inexpensive training – IDPA – Stock Gun- Limited Class – Self Defense – New Shooters – Great for Hunting or Plinking.
- Full Slide
- Steel Breech
- Match Chamber
- Custom Soft Case
- Take-Down Tool
- 4.8″ inch Barrel
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
- Tri-Cut Slide Top
- Fits IDPA Holsters
- Installs in One Minute
- One Metal Magazine
- Scale Cut Slide Top
- Fun and Inexpensive .22 LR
- Low mounted Adjustable Rear Sights
- Setup to use high velocity ammo and some standard ammo
- Hyper velocity can be used with optional springs suggested.
- Our 1911 .22 Practical (Unit Two) uses the same barrel &
- lock-up system as our 1911 .22 Unit One.
- Typical Accuracy: 1 ½” to 2 ½” inch groups Hand Held at 25 Yards
- Fits any 1911 Government or Commander frame that takes a standard magazine, STI., Para Ordinance, or Caspian WB (wide body) magazine.
You’d expect to pay about $16.50 for a 50 rd box (33¢ ea.) of hard ball .45 ACP ammo at your local gun shop. But why not shoot inexpensive .22’s that sell for $1.50 for a 50 rd box (03¢ ea.) instead? This would save you 30¢ per round. But for comparative purposes we’ll assume you went out and found a bargain on .45 ammo. Now your .45’s only cost 25¢ more per round than .22’s. At a difference of 25¢ a round, you will save a buck every four rounds and two hundred and fifty dollars after a thousand rounds. This is great savings, but your .45 doesn’t shoot .22’s. That’s why you need a Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit.
Installation is simple, just remove the slide stop, slide the upper unit off your .45, then install the Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit. Once you re-install your slide stop and substitute the ten round .22 magazine that come with the unit, you’re ready to shoot .22’s. It’s that fast and easy!
While shooting .22’s, you’ll appreciate the crisp sight picture of the fully adjustable rear and improved ramp front sights. When you change out the slide, the sights go with it so you’ll be right back on target with each caliber change We all like to save money, but your objective is to become a better shot. It’s quite common for shooting instructors to train with .22’s. Since the .22 has less recoil and muzzle blast, students tend to learn faster with less tendency to develop bad habits, like jerking the trigger in anticipation of the recoil. To get the most from your training, our conversion unit lets you practice with the same grip, trigger pull, safeties and action of your .45 auto. Once converted, your .22 has the same overall dimension as your .45 so you can use your existing holster. Oh, we’ve been so busy telling you how we’re going to improve your shooting and save you money that we forgot to tell you about the scalloped slide top, checkered slide stop and superb accuracy.
Wilson Combat 1911 22 Conversion Kit
Tacsol AR-22 LT
by Rimfire World | Jan 31, 2016 | Blog |
Sig Sauer 1911 22 – Rimfire World
Welcome to Rimfire World – Back in 2008-2009 I started a website called Tactical22.net. It was based initially on gathering and sharing information on AR15 .22 rifles that utilized the various conversion units that were available over the years. Eventually the site began to morph to include 1911 conversions and then finally anything and everything .22 rimfire. In the middle of that a forum with a small group of dedicated followers was also born. We saw our peak when the likes of Colt, Smith & Wesson, Heckler Koch negated the need for conversion units and released dedicated .22’s that looked felt and handled somewhat like their centerfire counterparts. Those were exciting times for .22 rimfire fans. Today in 2016 it’s hard for a guy with a website and forum to keep attracting new website visitors and members for the forum. I decided it was time for a rebirth of sorts. Time to carve out our own niche with a new website design and forum whose design lends itself to remaining true to the original format while integrating closely with social media. The other big change is the format will allow for more interaction and content from guests, visitors and industry friends.
The old site will remain active as long as it still gets visitors. It’s also my plan to move over the most interesting and original content. If you like what you see please join the forum or drop us a line and ask how you can help.
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Andrew
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by Rimfire World | Jan 20, 2016 | Reference, Scopes |
Diamondback 2-7×35 Rimfire Scope
Its Only For a 22
While walking around Cabelas I happened across a gentlemen looking at scopes with a perplexed look in his eyes. I’m helpful by nature so I struck up with a conversation with him. It’s seemed the gentlemen was after a “good 22 scope cheap”. I had to ask what his “cheap” budget was and his answer “less than $100” “because its only for a 22“. Now perplexed by his response I asked what he meant by “Its Only For a 22“. Apparently in his mind there was some correlation between a firearm that shoots inexpensive ammo and the need for an inexpensive scope.We had a bit of a discussion and I soon came to realize that he was not interested in a “good 22 scope cheap” he was simply interested in a cheap 22 scope with little regard to quality, reliability, repeatability and longevity. Disappointed I walked away. I thought about this conversation most of my 40 minute ride home. I didn’t dwell on it because of this one guy but rather I dwelled on it because I hear it often in stores and on the RIMFIRE WORLD FORUM. If you the reader also subscribe to this line of thought please do not be offended by my opinion on the subject and what I write below. I simply would like to offer up a different point of view and some points to consider.
To begin first and foremost buy what you can afford. Don’t spend money you don’t have! however when your budgeting for a new gun you should always consider the cost of the scope and scope mount if they will be a requirement for your type of shooting. Your being dishonest with yourself if you don’t. Also as a general rule of thumb when possible spend about as much on the scope as you do the gun. That is a common rule of thumb not just mine but I do believe it appropriate. Now for the “its only for a 22” statement. Somewhere along the way our minds get this idea that any old scope will work on a .22 and to some degree that’s true. However ask yourself how many rounds have you sent down range on all your centerfire firearms versus your .22’s. If your a pretty dedicated shooter chances are you have put tens of thousands of rounds through your .22’s and a fraction of that number through your centerfire firearms. It’s simple economics (and fun). Now think about this a shot from a centerfire firearms usually results in some sort of kick and recoil and no matter what caliber it’s certainly more than a .22. Now here’s the rub. Whats worse on a scope one thousand rounds of .223 or ten thousand rounds of .22? Basically it’s like comparing a jackhammer to a sledge hammer. Both are going to break stuff or in our case break scopes, loosen crosshairs and scope mounts. Do not underestimate the tiny recoil of a .22 or an air rifle for that matter. That recoil really simply translates into a lot of vibration and we all know vibration is very good at moving things and making them fall apart. Scopes are not immune. Don’t get me wrong I have bought my fair share of cheap scopes just to see how they compare to buying the proper scope and I have learned a few things along the way. Most cheap scopes once adjusted will keep you on target. That said I have noticed canted reticles, reticles too thick for anything other than shooting cans, illumination that’s too bright on the lowest settings, a lack of repeatability on returning to zero, internals loosening up and debris floating around inside the scopes. Basically I got what I paid for in an $80-$129 scope.
Now here’s the thing as I write this in early 2016. The major scope manufacturers such as Nikon, Leupold and Vortex have been paying attention and are currently offering their lowest cost scopes ever. While not as cheap as the cheap scopes they are typically leaps and bound better than the no name imports. Heck a Vortex for $125 with a lifetime warranty is actually a pretty good deal in my book. See below.
Our VIP warranty is about you, not us. It’s about taking care of you after the sale.
VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, our customer. We will repair or replace your Vortex product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you. If we cannot repair your product, we will replace it with a product in perfect working order of equal or better physical condition.
You see, it doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was, or where you purchased it. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics riflescopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, and monoculars.
- Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
- Fully transferable
- No warranty card to fill out
- No receipt needed to hang on to
If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, we promise to take care of you.
by Rimfire World | Oct 18, 2015 | Scopes |
Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm Fine Duplex Scope with Warne Scope Mounts Low Matte Quick Detach Rings (1-Inch)
We recently purchased the Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm 22 Scope as part of our KIDD 10-22 RIFLE PROJECT. The choice of the 4x fixed power magnification Leupold 22 scope was completely based on a case of less is more. The Kidd 10-22 is a light, fast and precise 22 semi automatic rifle. For our purposes there is no need for an illuminated reticle. There is no need for a 22 scope whose magnification come with a substantial size and weight penalty. We do not need enough magnification to shoot the butt off a fly at 100 yards. The 4x magnification of the Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm 22 Scope allows us precision at the ranges we shoot while also allowing us to track moving targets easily and with typical Leupold brightness and crystal clarity. Set it and forget. This Leupold fixed power 22 scope should last a lifetime and is an outstanding value at $199 in the link below.
The Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm 22 Scope was developed specifically for rimfire shooters. The Leupold FX-I 22 Scope has parallax set at 60 yards which is perfect for rimfire shooting.
Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm Fine Duplex Scope Features:
- 1/4 MOA windage and elevation adjustments
- Multicoat 4 lens system
- Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof
- Leupold’s Full Lifetime Guarantee
Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm 22 Scope Fine Duplex Reticle
Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm Fine Duplex Scope Technical Information
- Tube Diameter: 1″
- Objective Bell Diameter: 36 mm
- Ocular Bell Diameter: 36mm
- Adjustment Click Value: 1/4″
- Eye Relief: 4.5 “
- Exit Pupil Diameter: 7 mm
- Field of View at 100 Yards: 25.5? @ 4x
by Rimfire World | Oct 18, 2015 | .22 Rifles |
HK G36 22LR
HK G36 22LR – The H&K G36 5.56x45mm rifle was designed in the early 1990s as a replacement for the heavier 7.62mm G3 battle rifle. It was accepted into service in German armed forces and is used as an in infantry gun in a large number of countries. This genuine rimfire replica offers all the excitement of the original in cost effective .22 L.R. caliber. The Heckler Koch G36 Semi-Automatic Rifle in .22 L.R. is manufactured exclusively by Walther under license from Heckler Koch. It is the only genuine Heckler Koch tactical rimfire replica available in the world.
HK G36 22LR Specifications
Operation – Blowback
Caliber – .22 L.R.
Barrel Length – 18.1″
Barrell Twist – N/A
Grooves – N/A
Capacity – 20 rds
Overall Length – 37.8″
Muzzle Thread – N/A
Front Sight – Fixed Front Sights
Rear Sight – Adjustable For Windage & Elevation
Extractor – N/A
Safety – Ambidextrous External Safety
Weight (with mag) – 6.74 lbs
Heckler & Koch G36 22LR Operators Manual
