Need help buying ammo for new pistol - The Firearms Forum

Deacon_Man · 11-14-2011, 07:57 PM

I ordered my new Chiappa 1911-22. Can someone tell me what the best high velocity ammo for target shooting would be. From all the videos I have watched, I need to buy a powerfull high velocity to help work the action properly. I would really appreciate your input.

joncutt87 · 11-14-2011, 08:04 PM

I like the cci hyper-velocity ammo, works really well in my 10-22

CHW2021 · 11-15-2011, 06:46 AM

Depends on what the gun will "prefer" after break-in. Buy a few boxes of different speed and brand ammo, your gun may have a like for standard velocity or 36 grain over 40 grain.

You have an excuse to go to the range and play.

jlloyd73 · 11-15-2011, 06:54 AM

I am with Jon.......the CCI ammo seems to work best for me in my Rem 597, Moss Tac 22, and my 22 conversion for my AR15.

somawas · 11-24-2011, 08:35 AM

I own a Umarex Colt Government 1911 .22. With this pistol, I've done what I normally do with any and ALL auto loader, that I acquire, buy the smallest quantity of different ammo that's available and then find out which brand works best.

Having said that, since I own a number of .22 and have a number of different brands of .22 ammo on hand, so with my Umarex Colt, I've found that I can get by with CCI Blazer with minimal issues which costs me about $18.00- tax included- a brick at a local gun shop. Some of the other "bargain" ammo works OK in this pistol, but this stuff costs a dollar or two more than the Blazer, so I use Blazer for "bargain" ammo. I've also found that Stinger, Mini Mag, and Velocitor by CCI work well also.

Rhuga · 12-03-2011, 08:33 PM

Good advice.

1 Eyed Jack · 12-03-2011, 09:55 PM

CCI has worked well for me with almost all of my .22 cal guns, especially autoloaders,

mr.t7024 · 12-04-2011, 12:16 PM

I can not add any more advice than what has been given!

11-14-2011, 07:57 PM	#1
Deacon_Man V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 453	Need help buying ammo for new pistol I ordered my new Chiappa 1911-22. Can someone tell me what the best high velocity ammo for target shooting would be. From all the videos I have watched, I need to buy a powerfull high velocity to help work the action properly. I would really appreciate your input. -->

11-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#2
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol I like the cci hyper-velocity ammo, works really well in my 10-22 __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

11-15-2011, 06:46 AM	#3
CHW2021 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 468	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol Depends on what the gun will "prefer" after break-in. Buy a few boxes of different speed and brand ammo, your gun may have a like for standard velocity or 36 grain over 40 grain. You have an excuse to go to the range and play.

11-15-2011, 06:54 AM	#4
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,938	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol I am with Jon.......the CCI ammo seems to work best for me in my Rem 597, Moss Tac 22, and my 22 conversion for my AR15. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

11-24-2011, 08:35 AM	#5
somawas Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 19	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol I own a Umarex Colt Government 1911 .22. With this pistol, I've done what I normally do with any and ALL auto loader, that I acquire, buy the smallest quantity of different ammo that's available and then find out which brand works best. Having said that, since I own a number of .22 and have a number of different brands of .22 ammo on hand, so with my Umarex Colt, I've found that I can get by with CCI Blazer with minimal issues which costs me about $18.00- tax included- a brick at a local gun shop. Some of the other "bargain" ammo works OK in this pistol, but this stuff costs a dollar or two more than the Blazer, so I use Blazer for "bargain" ammo. I've also found that Stinger, Mini Mag, and Velocitor by CCI work well also. Attached Images

12-03-2011, 08:33 PM	#6
Rhuga Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 656	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol Good advice.

12-03-2011, 09:55 PM	#7
1 Eyed Jack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 673	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol CCI has worked well for me with almost all of my .22 cal guns, especially autoloaders,

12-04-2011, 12:16 PM	#8
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 735	Re: Need help buying ammo for new pistol I can not add any more advice than what has been given!