Kimber Conversion - The Firearms Forum

dons2346 · 11-27-2012, 06:19 PM

I'm thinkin' about getting the 22 conversion for my Kimber. Anyone have any experience with one? I'd like to know if it works ok before I go blow the bux.

Texxut · 11-28-2012, 01:04 AM

There are several 22 conversions for the 1911 pistols. Most work well, when you find the ammo they like. I've been using one from Wilson Combat for many years, and if you keep it clean and oiled, it works fine.

vaskeet · 11-29-2012, 06:53 PM

I went with the advantage arms conversion. I like the fact that it locks open after last shot (kimber does not) I have used it on a sti spartan 9mm, springfield loaded 45acp, and a taurus pt1911 38 super with no problems. mine likes mini mags, cci blazers and winchester m22 it hates all federals that I have tried Randy

dons2346 · 12-02-2012, 10:48 AM

Guess I'll take a look at some other conversions. I do have a Colt I could convert so I'm not stuck with the Kimber.

LDBennett · 12-03-2012, 09:01 AM

There are two distinct type 22 LR conversion units for 1911's: The type where the whole of the slide moves in recoil carrying the sights with it ; and the type where the sights and barrel are fixed to the the frame of the gun and only a small bolt moves in recoil. The former is used for tactical practice. The latter is more accurate and is typically used for bullseye competition.

One manufacturer that has a good reputation is the Marvel Precision Unit #1 which is the accuracy version and the Unit #2 which is the tactical practice version.

When considering a conversion unit you have to be sure the manufactures unit will fit your gun. It turns out that 1911's typically use different ejectors for different calibers and different manufactures may use different ejectors as well. It seems that some conversion units will not fit some 1911's because of the variation in ejectors. You must check with the manufacturer to be sure but the Marvel unit are not sensitive to the various ejectors Colt uses for the different calibers. Kimber and Ceiners units are ejector sensitive the last time I checked but that was years ago.

LDBennett

11-29-2012, 06:53 PM	#3
vaskeet V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 96	Re: Kimber Conversion I went with the advantage arms conversion. I like the fact that it locks open after last shot (kimber does not) I have used it on a sti spartan 9mm, springfield loaded 45acp, and a taurus pt1911 38 super with no problems. mine likes mini mags, cci blazers and winchester m22 it hates all federals that I have tried Randy

12-02-2012, 10:48 AM	#4
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,415	Re: Kimber Conversion Guess I'll take a look at some other conversions. I do have a Colt I could convert so I'm not stuck with the Kimber. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785

12-03-2012, 09:01 AM	#5
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,718	Re: Kimber Conversion There are two distinct type 22 LR conversion units for 1911's: The type where the whole of the slide moves in recoil carrying the sights with it ; and the type where the sights and barrel are fixed to the the frame of the gun and only a small bolt moves in recoil. The former is used for tactical practice. The latter is more accurate and is typically used for bullseye competition. One manufacturer that has a good reputation is the Marvel Precision Unit #1 which is the accuracy version and the Unit #2 which is the tactical practice version. When considering a conversion unit you have to be sure the manufactures unit will fit your gun. It turns out that 1911's typically use different ejectors for different calibers and different manufactures may use different ejectors as well. It seems that some conversion units will not fit some 1911's because of the variation in ejectors. You must check with the manufacturer to be sure but the Marvel unit are not sensitive to the various ejectors Colt uses for the different calibers. Kimber and Ceiners units are ejector sensitive the last time I checked but that was years ago. LDBennett

11-27-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
dons2346 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Move between WA and points south Contributor Posts: 1,415	Kimber Conversion I'm thinkin' about getting the 22 conversion for my Kimber. Anyone have any experience with one? I'd like to know if it works ok before I go blow the bux. __________________ "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Peter Carr, 1785 -->

11-28-2012, 01:04 AM	#2
Texxut V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 264	Re: Kimber Conversion There are several 22 conversions for the 1911 pistols. Most work well, when you find the ammo they like. I've been using one from Wilson Combat for many years, and if you keep it clean and oiled, it works fine.