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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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Ruger Vaquero Birdshead

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Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the Ruger Vaquero Birdshead revolvers. 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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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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Smith & Wesson Model 40-1

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Smith & Wesson Model 40-1 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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Rock Island Armory Tactical 2011 High Capacity

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photo for the Rock Island Armory Tactical 2011 High Capacity pistols. Read the rest of this entry »

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MasterPiece Arms MPA57sst

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Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the MasterPiece Arms MPA57sst pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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STI Spartan III

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photo for the STI International Spartan III pistol.
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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

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

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FNH FNS-40

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photo for the FNH FNS-40 pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Colt .380 Mustang

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Colt .380 Mustang 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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Rock Island Armory Micro Mag TCM

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Summary: The description, specs, photos and pricing for the Rock Island Armory Micro Mag TCM pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Springfield Armory XD-S

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photos for the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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SIG Sauer P938

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photos of the SIG Sauer P938 pistols. Read the rest of this entry »

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Glock 32 Gen4

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photo and user ratings for the Glock 32 Gen4 pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Trabzon Regent R200s

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Summary: The description, specs, pricing and photo of the Trabzon Regent R200s pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Springfield Armory XD(M) Compact

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Summary: The description, specs, MSRP, photos and user ratings for Springfield Armory’s XD(M) Compact pistol, including the new .45 ACP version. Read the rest of this entry »

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CZ P-07 Duty

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Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the CZ P-07 Duty pistol, including info on two new versions. Read the rest of this entry »

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MasterPiece Arms MPA30SST

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the MasterPiece Arms MPA30SST-A pistol, including a range report, photos, pricing and specs. (Click here to see all of Rauch’s handgun reviews.) Read the rest of this entry »

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