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Handgun Roundup: 1911s Chambered in .22 LR

At last count, roughly 25 manufacturers are producing nearly 400 different 1911 models. They are available in a wide variety of calibers, including .45 ACP, 9mm, .38 Super, .40 SW and even .357 Magnum.

Oh, and one really small cartridge: .22 LR.

Why build the combat-oriented 1911 in diminutive .22 LR? Cost, for one thing. .22 LR ammo costs much less than .45 ACP ammo, so shooters can send a lot of them downrange without breaking the bank. Thus a .22 LR 1911 can provide plinking fun, and you can also use one as a wallet-friendly training gun. Finally, .22 LR produces very little recoil, so young shooters can enjoy and learn on a .22-caliber 1911 more easily than they can a big-bore 1911.

This article pulls together info on the eight .22 LR 1911s in production today into one place. (Note: These listings feature complete guns and don’t touch on .22 LR conversion kits, of which a number exist.) Each pistol’s listing is an excerpt from its main-info page, which contains the full description, specs, more photos, pricing info, user ratings, editor ratings (when available) and links to online stores selling the pistol. To go to that pistol’s page, click on the link included in the excerpt (i.e., the word “here” in blue text).

The actual retail prices and price ranges listed below reflect prices seen recently in online gun stores. Those numbers certainly aren’t absolute—you might be able to find better deals at other online stores or brick-and-mortar gun shops.

I’ve organized these pistols alphabetically by manufacturer. If I’ve failed to include a model, please let me know via the Contact form at this link, or via the Comment form at the bottom of this article. Read the rest of this entry »

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Taurus Mini Revolver

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Taurus Mini Revolver, including a range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click here to see all of Rauch’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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Kahr Arms CM9

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Kahr Arms CM9 pistol, including a range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click here to see all of Rauch’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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Ruger 22/45 Lite

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the Ruger 22/45 Lite pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Smith & Wesson M&P Shield

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistols.
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Kahr Arms CW9

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Kahr Arms CW9 pistol, including a range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click here to see all of Rauch’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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IWI UZI

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the IWI UZI pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shooters Arms Mfg Military

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Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the Shooters Arms Mfg Military pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Masterpiece Arms MPA380-II Protector II

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photos for the Masterpiece Arms MPA380-II Protector II pistols. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chiappa Firearms M9-22

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Summary: The description, specs, user ratings, pricing and photo for the Chiappa Firearms M9-22 pistols. Read the rest of this entry »

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SIG Sauer 1911-22

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Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the SIG Sauer 1911-22 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing and specs. (Click here to see all of Markel’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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Bond Arms Mini

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Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the Bond Arms Mini pistols. Read the rest of this entry »

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Rock Island Armory XT22

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photo and user ratings for the Rock Island Armory XT22 pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kahr Arms CM40

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photos and pricing for the Kahr Arms CM40 pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bersa Thunder 380 Combat

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photo of the Bersa Thunder 380 Combat pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ruger SR22

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photo of the Ruger SR22 pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2

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Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing and specs. (Click here to see all of Markel’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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Taurus 24/7 G2

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Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Taurus 24/7 G2 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing and specs. (Click here to see all of Markel’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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Bersa BP Concealed Carry

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photos and pricing for the Bersa BP Concealed Carry pistols.
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NAA Blackjack

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photo and pricing for the North American Arms Blackjack pistol.
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