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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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Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Recon

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Recon pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Competition

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Competition pistol. 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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Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Compact

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, pricing, photos and user ratings for the Nighthawk Heinie Signature Series Compact pistol. 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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IO Hellcat II

Users’ Rating

Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the IO Hellcat II pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ruger 22/45 Lite

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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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Rock River Arms 1911 Poly

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Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the Rock River Arms 1911 Poly pistol.
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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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SIG Sauer 1911 Spartan

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Summary: The description, specs, photos, pricing and user ratings for the SIG Sauer 1911 Spartan pistol.
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IWI UZI

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

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Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry

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Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry 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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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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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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Arsenal Firearms Strike One

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Summary: The description, specs and photos for the Arsenal Firearms Strike One pistol. Read the rest of this entry »

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Masterpiece Arms MPA380-II Protector II

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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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Ed Brown Special Forces

Editor’s Rating

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Summary: Walt Rauch’s review of and rating for the Ed Brown Special Forces 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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