1911 .22 conversion

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JimmyD

Aluminum

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May 10, 2006

Location

Garrett , Indiana

• Mar 29, 2007

• #1

I have been looking at the conversion kits for my Govt. model . Any body have exp. or opinions ? My most important criteria are accuracy and reliability . Thanks Jim

 

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Trooper Jake

Aluminum

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Jan 10, 2005

Location

Cookeville, TN

• Mar 29, 2007

• #2

Aren't everyones criteria accuracy and reliability??
Arthur Ciener makes a very good kit.

 

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MDH

Cast Iron

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Jan 24, 2005

Location

Missouri

• Mar 29, 2007

• #3

I'll second Ciner.. But slow to ship and nobody answers the phone

 

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RWO

Cast Iron

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Jan 8, 2006

Location

Texas

• Mar 29, 2007

• #4

The Marvel unit is well thought of according to what I read. It appears to be a near clone of the original Kart unit(long out of production) which was a very good one.

http://www.marvelprod.com/beauty.htm

There is more info here:

http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=19890&sid=ffa443c52244732a4919511e404d8089

RWO

 

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jabezkin

Stainless

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Nov 17, 2006

Location

littlestown,pa

• Mar 29, 2007

• #5

But an Ace.

 

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Jon Frary

Cast Iron

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Mar 13, 2002

Location

Waddington, NY USA

• Mar 29, 2007

• #6

I had Fred Kart build a complete gun w/2.5 Lb. trigger. His conversions were extemely accurate, Eley Pistol Match averaged 3/8" at 50 yds. from a Ransom Rest. Blew my mind when I first tried it on the Ransom Rest. Five more 10 shot groups verified the first one. Since the conversion was all steel, the gun was a little on the heavy side. By the same token, the Marvel is aluminum and much lighter and is closer to the 45 in weight. Marvels are also extremely accurate but never owned one to test. The first match I shot with the Kart at 50 yds., after I recieved it, with a 1X Burris, first shot was a 7 at 3 o'clock, adjusted the windage, and shot 9 X's. With that gun made Master that year and the 22 was alls ways holding me back before. All the rest of the 22 conversions on the market may work, but reliability/accuracy is a problem with them. More money for the Marvels but you get what you pay for.

 

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Major Nyne Guns

Plastic

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Mar 30, 2007

Location

Salem

• Apr 3, 2007

• #7

Hi all: Put in the Marvel category. I experience with four or five, including one I own for myself, and I have never seen a kit as accurate or reliable.

 

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clint campbell

Plastic

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Nov 15, 2006

Location

East T n

• Apr 3, 2007

• #8

My Marvel conversion is the most accurate 22 pistol i own.clint

 

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Shane C.

Plastic

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Jul 19, 2006

Location

Wyoming

• Apr 4, 2007

• #9

Marvel without a doubt.

 

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powder river

Plastic

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May 4, 2007

Location

bakercity or

• May 6, 2007

• #10

look at www.tacticalsol.com
tactical sultions make a good conversion that shoots good as well

 

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Dave Haven

Cast Iron

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Nov 17, 2004

Location

Near Flagstaff, AZ, USA

• May 7, 2007

• #11

I have a Colt .22LR conversion for my M1911A1.
It works very well for me.

 

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10X

Plastic

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Sep 8, 2006

Location

Florida

• May 9, 2007

• #12

I have been making 1911's with the Marvel conversion units for some time. Note that the US AMU at Benning is still shooting some even though keeping them tuned is a full time job. If the AMU shoots it, it has to be good.

I posted a "Marvel Shop Fixes" some time ago and will send it to anyone who wants a copy via E-Mail. Send requests to [email protected].

 

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JimmyD

Aluminum

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May 10, 2006

Location

Garrett , Indiana

• May 14, 2007

• #13

Update , I purchased a Marvel unit , took 1 mo. & 1 day to get to my door . I shot it a little just to try it out . Very well built unit. I am looking forward to doing some testing with ammo to see what shoots best . Any suggestions ? Thanks to all for the suggestions / opinions .
Jim