I picked up one of these last monday 7/13/2020, after a 17 day wait (gotta love california), and I must say the wait was well worth it. After two trips to the range and 450 rounds thru this bad boy, Im very impressed. The pistol has functioned flawlessly, with only one malfunction which was operator related (my buddy racking the slide after his 4th shot causing a double feed). But otherwise the gun has been beasting (for a .22) . 290 rounds of cci mini mag 100 rounds of fiocchi performance HV 60 round of cci ar tactical. No issues whatsoever. This gun was definitely purchase because now I can hoard all my 9mm ammo, and still go have a fun , cheap day at the range. Thanks 4 reading & Stay blessed.
@@smrodgz164 it came out to like 450 after taxes and fees at turners. Ive ran maybe like 200 rounds too, and only 1 jam. Its a fun gun to take to the range. Really recommend it.
Just ordered mine. Looking forward. Taking the 357 magnum out for shooting is getting expensive and I feel I need to save the ammo as much as I can. So this 22 will be my fun gun.
Hey, I got two of this 1911 original, &1911 tactical both over ten years old!!! Pick up each one for less then 200.00 . They are still running GREAT. Thousands& thousands of rounds through them and they are still running like a fine sowing machine!!!!!! Thanks Ham&egger
I have a gun just like this one that I bought months ago. Since I didn’t wanna waste a bunch of 9 mm ammo. I use this GSG 22 to qualify for my concealed carry permit. A great shooter.
Love my GSG 1911 22. Wife gave me one for a birthday present the first year they came out. It is a lot of gun for the price. If you are a fan of the 1911, I highly recommend it. I cant speak for anyone else, but mine is definitely a keeper. when I go plinking, I always bring it along. Just a fun gun to shoot.
GSG makes guns for a lot of companies. Colts 22 is made by them with a 12 round mag for the free states. Mine runs everything but Winchester. Just keep it clean. Cheers. 🇱🇷
No, Colt 1911-22 is a Umarex/Walther product that licensed the brand name from Colt. That's why the barrel setup is totally different: GSG's barrel can come off with the slide for field strip, Colt's can't :)
I got myself a used one for a good price however I have only shot one round out of it so far. It didn't cycle the 2nd round so I stopped and disassembled it. It had a bunch of metal slivers inside the mechanics of it so I cleaned it up the best I could and am waiting to go back to the range with it. It's a comfortable gun in the hand with a light trigger. My background check took less than 10 minutes here in Alabama. Wish me luck.
I bought one of the 'good looking' GSG .22's and used it a fair bit,..then the slid catch on indent on the actual 'aluminum' slide started to wear out,..quickly. The slide was replaced quickly by my Gunsmith/Dealer ( not the GSG distributor herein Canada, apparently ) but that slide too started to wear out. The GSG Distributor was reluctant to send along new replacement slides to my Dealer,.and I do not know the reason. So,...I got rid of this GSG 1911 .22 . For that reason alone, I never bought another GSG product, in this case only, if you can get the promised warranty repair parts when there`s an obvious weak spot on an item, then you simply do not buy those products.( at least I don`t and the "once bitten, twice shy" saying applies! ) Note: I think I have seen newer ( about a year later ) GSG .22 slides with a steel insert piece right there on the slide release area. I don`t know, because I stayed clear of these .
I've often thought about grabbing one of these. I'm gonna have to blow up my TX22 first though. It's keeping me from owning a lot of other fine firearms.
I own one. I like it very much and I did not receive the extra front sights. Mine is the one that has U.S. on both grip panels. Otherwise, it looks just like yours in the video. Wife really likes it. Easier to rack the slide than my 10mm , 45acp and 9mm 1911's. If it begins to have any difficulties while shooting. A dab of oil on slide rails will make it perform great again. I like to shoot dry, drop the mag, insert fresh mag and release the slide with the slide release on all of my 1911's. DO NOT USE THE SLIDE RELEASE ON THIS FIREARM. The slide is made out of something other than steel and you will round off the slot where the slide fits. Load and pull slide back and release. The really sad part of this story, is my wife can out shoot me with my own firearm.
I love the coat on that gun. Ads just that little extra something. The mag looks so well made. Properly machined, sturdy materials, just well made. That is just dandy. Ran smooth as silk too, as far as I could tell, even when you stretched it out at forty yards. Might even work as an EDC in places where you're under some form of restriction. I don't know is such a place exists where you can carry a .22lr but not much else, but you never know. Have a nice weekend, and thank you for sharing 😊
Mine had so much overspray on the rails that it wouldn’t run any kinds of ammunition until after I used emery cloth to polish them, then I used Outers GunSlick grease on rails. I have three magazines and bought new followers and base pads, now it shoots 17 rounds per magazine. Mine did not come with extra sights and shoots 5” high.
I like that adjustable trigger concept. Different sights being included, along with a threaded barrel is cool, too. A good start on making it your own just by opening up the case.👍 I'll give it a pass on that malfunction for being a new firearm. As far as not being a fan of grip safeties, that's just me, but I'd have to say that the full size 1911 style platform would make it very controllable.
If you live in Illinois, make sure you buy one from a private owner. I just found out the hard way they are illegal to transfer if purchased online out of state nor can a gun shop in Illinois sell them under ILCS 5/24-3, Section A, Subsection (h). Now I have to fight with the seller who did not disclaim this to get my money back. So now my gun is sitting with the FFL and I can’t have it.
I have one of these. Mine is the two tone, but functionally the same. I have experienced a couple things worth noting. First, I have some painted mags and some unfinished aluminum (like yours). I have found the aluminum ones work best. Also, the hotter the ammo, the better it runs. Best performance out of stingers in the aluminum mags.
Paul, is it ok to use LRN ammo in these GSG 1911's...I've put a lot of CPRN through mine flawlessly..My son brought home a box of Federal Champion Training, .22LR, LRN, 40 Grain and I put 40 rounds of it through it and it ran like a beast. Im just wondering will the lead nose be detrimental to my gun. I do clean after every time I use my gun by the way.. I enjoy your content and thanks in advance, Ed
California resident. Is this recommended for a first gun? I’ve been to the range and really liked the 45ACP Kimber 1911 and the SIG P220. Friends back in NC WANT me to get a Glock but I really love the 1911. Have to find someone to go to the range with but I’ve never fired a 22.
Thanks for the demo. I am old & plan to buy an edc now that Texas has passed open carry. Will this work in a Klydex holster like a regular 1911? I have 2 C02 1911 pistols that fit it like a glove. The bad folks all carry guns here in Houston. Thank You for your time. Got my first gun at 8, I know how to use a pistol.
Always wanted a gsg mp22, good company good firearms. You and the pistol look ready for ipsc, great shooting! When l see a rim fire 1911 I often wonder what would John Browning think, probably consider it a youth mod or fun target conversion.
I just bought this gun for Father’s Day as a gift also bought the gsg 922 but I was looking online for magazines y are thay so expensive for this gun I pick them up on 21 witch is Father’s Day so that convenient
I just picked mine up. I love it but I really really wish they would charge $50 more and make the damn slide out of aluminum instead of zamak(zinc alloy aka pot metal). The slide is so cheesy feeling compared to the aluminum frame. you could crush the slide just by standing on it
Have you dry fire yours with out any snapcaps I have done that to mine like 20 times while practicing when I first bought it left marks on the top of the chamber the pin didn't broke or it might be near to break. Please help 🆘
Thanks great video, i actually just ordered 2 last night and yours is the first and only video im gonna watch and I'm satisfied with my purchase. Thanks again!
Great video, thanks for the info. I have one of these coming in OD Green Wednesday this week. Oh ... best part of your videos is the USA Flag waving in the breeze. Nice job ...
That's a nice pistol, I have one over here in the UK although it's not quite the same (due to our gun laws here) interesting to see the US version. Thanks
@@titiduru61 All firearms in the UK have to be minimum 24 inches overall length. (Except black powder revolvers) due to this the UK version has a 12 inch barrel and an arm brace - to give an over all length of 24 inches. Other than that I believe it is the same as in the video. As you probably know our gun laws suck.
@@titiduru61 No they aren’t totally banned. We aren’t allowed firearms for self defence. We have a licensing system and in my case I am a member of two shooting clubs. I own 3x bolt action rifles. 1x lever gun, 1x semi auto .22lr rifle 1x gsg 1911 .22lr and 2x 12g shotguns. So not banned but tightly controlled.
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I picked up one of these last monday 7/13/2020, after a 17 day wait (gotta love california), and I must say the wait was well worth it. After two trips to the range and 450 rounds thru this bad boy, Im very impressed. The pistol has functioned flawlessly, with only one malfunction which was operator related (my buddy racking the slide after his 4th shot causing a double feed). But otherwise the gun has been beasting (for a .22) .
290 rounds of cci mini mag
100 rounds of fiocchi performance HV
60 round of cci ar tactical.
No issues whatsoever.
This gun was definitely purchase because now I can hoard all my 9mm ammo, and still go have a fun , cheap day at the range.
Thanks 4 reading &
Stay blessed.
Too cool!!
Thanks for your review on it... I’m looking into buying this one tomorrow. Also in beautiful California 🙄 lol
How much did u pay for it?
@@smrodgz164 it came out to like 450 after taxes and fees at turners. Ive ran maybe like 200 rounds too, and only 1 jam. Its a fun gun to take to the range. Really recommend it.
Just ordered mine. Looking forward. Taking the 357 magnum out for shooting is getting expensive and I feel I need to save the ammo as much as I can. So this 22 will be my fun gun.
Got my backround back in and picked mine up today.
Cool!!
How's the pistol after a year of owning it?
Hey, I got two of this 1911 original, &1911 tactical both over ten years old!!! Pick up each one for less then 200.00 . They are still running GREAT. Thousands& thousands of rounds through them and they are still running like a fine sowing machine!!!!!! Thanks Ham&egger
Cool !!
That’s a nice looking pistol buddy.
1911 based pistols are my favorites! We know the Main Man fell in love with it; LOL!
Heck ya!!
I have a gun just like this one that I bought months ago. Since I didn’t wanna waste a bunch of 9 mm ammo. I use this GSG 22 to qualify for my concealed carry permit. A great shooter.
Cool !!
Love my GSG 1911 22. Wife gave me one for a birthday present the first year they came out. It is a lot of gun for the price. If you are a fan of the 1911, I highly recommend it. I cant speak for anyone else, but mine is definitely a keeper. when I go plinking, I always bring it along. Just a fun gun to shoot.
I do like them !!
Looks pretty awesome
Thanks WTW!!
@@HeavyMetalGuns
Is it okay to dry fire these little suckers like 20 times and stop after being scared
GSG makes guns for a lot of companies.
Colts 22 is made by them with a 12 round mag for the free states.
Mine runs everything but Winchester. Just keep it clean.
Cheers. 🇱🇷
Thanks Charlie!!
No, Colt 1911-22 is a Umarex/Walther product that licensed the brand name from Colt. That's why the barrel setup is totally different: GSG's barrel can come off with the slide for field strip, Colt's can't :)
That trigger is smooth now I like it
@@themainmanchannel You lucky [whooooot] 😁
I got myself a used one for a good price however I have only shot one round out of it so far. It didn't cycle the 2nd round so I stopped and disassembled it. It had a bunch of metal slivers inside the mechanics of it so I cleaned it up the best I could and am waiting to go back to the range with it. It's a comfortable gun in the hand with a light trigger. My background check took less than 10 minutes here in Alabama. Wish me luck.
Cool
Paul your having to much fun now lolllllllllllllllllllll again that’s a good lookin pistol 🔫
Thanks Randle!!
I bought this gun over the ruger because of the clip. Heavy duty.
Cool !!
Thanks for the intro to gsg1911 have on on order
Cool !!
i bought one a few years ago from my buddy who only ran a few mags through it. got it for 170. mine is all black, the build quality is sharp.
Cool!!
saw one at my gun shop, getting it tomorrow, thanks for the review
Cool!!
I have the same exact one as in the video, such a smooth and accurate hand gun!
Cool !!
Just picked this pistol up. Thanks for the great video!
Cool !!
I bought one of the 'good looking' GSG .22's and used it a fair bit,..then the slid catch on indent on the actual 'aluminum' slide started to wear out,..quickly.
The slide was replaced quickly by my Gunsmith/Dealer ( not the GSG distributor herein Canada, apparently ) but that slide too started to wear out. The GSG
Distributor was reluctant to send along new replacement slides to my Dealer,.and I do not know the reason.
So,...I got rid of this GSG 1911 .22 .
For that reason alone, I never bought another GSG product, in this case only, if you can get the promised warranty repair parts when there`s an obvious weak spot on an item,
then you simply do not buy those products.( at least I don`t and the "once bitten, twice shy" saying applies! )
Note: I think I have seen newer ( about a year later ) GSG .22 slides with a steel insert piece right there on the slide release area. I don`t know, because I stayed clear of these .
Thanks for the info!!
You're having too much fun, Mr. Paul! Great video and that pistol looks like a winner!
Thanks Scott!!
I love that shirt! Had fun talking to you guys today! We will be back!!
Thanks Lori!! Was nice to meet yall!!
Thanks Lori!! Was nice to meet yall!!
Plain and simple review straight to the point. Enjoyed the video and nice range sir.
Thank you!!
I was thinking about picking one up. It is one of only two 1911s in 22lr on the California handgun roster,
Cool
That's a good shooter. Lots of cheap fun. Thanks Paul.
Heck ya!!
Just got mine in green too , Can't wait to try her out 👌
Hope you enjoy it!
I really like the color on that GSG, looks great
I think so too!
Thanks for the vid, I just bought one of these. Excited to pick it up
Hope you enjoy it!
I have this pistol, my first gun. I love it!
Cool!!
I've often thought about grabbing one of these. I'm gonna have to blow up my TX22 first though. It's keeping me from owning a lot of other fine firearms.
You would like this!!
Thank you for the video. I have been looking at the GSG 1911 22lr. It feels good to hold . And it looks like it shoots well also.
Thanks for watching!
Kinda looks like a Kimber nice very nice 👍
I’m waiting to pick up my Browning 1911-22, but judging by your reaction I may have to get my hands on this GSG
Fun shooter !!
It loves the CCI’s for sure I want one lolllllllllllllll
I would like one also!!
Great 22 lr 1911 . Great shooting gun it looks like
Thanks James!!
Great video my friend be safe out there and GOD BLESS you and your family Amen 🙏
Thanks, you too!
I own one. I like it very much and I did not receive the extra front sights. Mine is the one
that has U.S. on both grip panels. Otherwise, it looks just like yours in the video. Wife
really likes it. Easier to rack the slide than my 10mm , 45acp and 9mm 1911's. If it begins
to have any difficulties while shooting. A dab of oil on slide rails will make it perform
great again. I like to shoot dry, drop the mag, insert fresh mag and release the slide
with the slide release on all of my 1911's. DO NOT USE THE SLIDE RELEASE ON
THIS FIREARM. The slide is made out of something other than steel and you will
round off the slot where the slide fits. Load and pull slide back and release.
The really sad part of this story, is my wife can out shoot me with my own firearm.
Cool!!
I’ve got a black one, it has run all ammo I’ve fed her! Even the cheapo stuff! Love it!
Cool!!
Jist picked one up and ran some old .22 threw it and it jammed everytime.gonna try it with some new ammo
Runs like a top buddy
A cool little 22 for the price point thanks, Paul.👍👍👍🍺😷
It sure is!
I love the coat on that gun. Ads just that little extra something. The mag looks so well made. Properly machined, sturdy materials, just well made. That is just dandy. Ran smooth as silk too, as far as I could tell, even when you stretched it out at forty yards. Might even work as an EDC in places where you're under some form of restriction. I don't know is such a place exists where you can carry a .22lr but not much else, but you never know. Have a nice weekend, and thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks Thomas!!
@@HeavyMetalGuns My pleasure 😊
Good morning Paul. Great looking gun!
Good morning Arthur!!
Nice lookin 22 buddy. Goodmorning Mr.Paul hope ya have a great weekend.
Morning
Thanks for the video! LOVE mine!
Thanks for watching!
Nice, I love mine. They make a magazine follower that makes it 14 rounds, I think.
Very cool!
Mine had so much overspray on the rails that it wouldn’t run any kinds of ammunition until after I used emery cloth to polish them, then I used Outers GunSlick grease on rails. I have three magazines and bought new followers and base pads, now it shoots 17 rounds per magazine. Mine did not come with extra sights and shoots 5” high.
Dang
@@HeavyMetalGuns I’ll get a higher front sight, I’ll buy yours if you don’t want it.
@@mafirearmsafety no longer have it
I like that adjustable trigger concept. Different sights being included, along with a threaded barrel is cool, too.
A good start on making it your own just by opening up the case.👍
I'll give it a pass on that malfunction for being a new firearm.
As far as not being a fan of grip safeties, that's just me, but I'd have to say that the full size 1911 style platform would make it very controllable.
It is a fun shooter!!
dude just found your channel. You're great!! totally enjoyable, experienced but not pretentious like some guys here. please keeping great content!!!
Thanks, welcome!!
Paul I value your opinion. I just purchased one and I like it. Thank you
Enjoy it,Thanks!!
nice pistol.I like it also. have a great day Paul.
Thanks, you too!
The grip safety from this day forward will be known to me as the lemon 🍋 squeezer 😄
Cool !!
Which size sight did you use? Which hold; combat, center, or 6 o'clock, did you keep on the targets?✌🏾
Regular, center, yes .
Just bought mine looking forward to posting vids of it on my channel
Cool
If you live in Illinois, make sure you buy one from a private owner. I just found out the hard way they are illegal to transfer if purchased online out of state nor can a gun shop in Illinois sell them under ILCS 5/24-3, Section A, Subsection (h). Now I have to fight with the seller who did not disclaim this to get my money back. So now my gun is sitting with the FFL and I can’t have it.
That is not cool.
I just ordered mine... Can't wait to pop it off 😎😼👉💨
Cool!!
I have one of these. Mine is the two tone, but functionally the same. I have experienced a couple things worth noting. First, I have some painted mags and some unfinished aluminum (like yours). I have found the aluminum ones work best. Also, the hotter the ammo, the better it runs. Best performance out of stingers in the aluminum mags.
Cool!!
Paul, is it ok to use LRN ammo in these GSG 1911's...I've put a lot of CPRN through mine flawlessly..My son brought home a box of Federal Champion Training, .22LR, LRN, 40 Grain and I put 40 rounds of it through it and it ran like a beast. Im just wondering will the lead nose be detrimental to my gun. I do clean after every time I use my gun by the way.. I enjoy your content and thanks in advance, Ed
Since you clean it alot,you should be fine.
@@HeavyMetalGuns Thanks
I had one, always regretted selling it. Think I am going to buy another.
Cool !!
Wow, sweet hand gun! Love the colour and finish. Cheers from Australia.
Thanks !!
Are these legal in Australia ?
@@paratrooper629 1911's are legal here, I just wish I had one.
@@payres48 good to know. 45 ACP or just 22 LR?
@@paratrooper629 certainly .22 and 9mm and I'm fairly sure .45 is also
These are pretty cheap at a shop on my area. They are suffering a shortage and just have 22s in my price range. Between this and a hi-point 22
Everyone has a shortage nowadays.
So cool!
Thanks Ralph!!
You can buy this thing for the gun magazine that makes it hold 16 rounds.
Cool
Why did you shoot 6 rounds on your clip of the video. Was there problems?
No problems.
Great review. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
California resident. Is this recommended for a first gun? I’ve been to the range and really liked the 45ACP Kimber 1911 and the SIG P220. Friends back in NC WANT me to get a Glock but I really love the 1911.
Have to find someone to go to the range with but I’ve never fired a 22.
This is a great pistol,low cost and fun to shoot!! I suggest to shoot any you can and see what fits you best.
Great video nice looking pistol almost bought one. Went with the tx22 instead
Thanks Michael!!
Nice little pistol Paul ....
Thanks!!
Thanks for the demo. I am old & plan to buy an edc now that Texas has passed open carry. Will this work in a Klydex holster like a regular 1911? I have 2 C02 1911 pistols that fit it like a glove. The bad folks all carry guns here in Houston. Thank You for your time. Got my first gun at 8, I know how to use a pistol.
Yes it will .
NICE pistol Paul
Thanks Doug!!
Always wanted a gsg mp22, good company good firearms.
You and the pistol look ready for ipsc, great shooting!
When l see a rim fire 1911 I often wonder what would John Browning think, probably consider it a youth mod or fun target conversion.
Thanks!!
@@HeavyMetalGuns you're welcome
Very nice looking .22.
Right on
I just bought this gun for Father’s Day as a gift also bought the gsg 922 but I was looking online for magazines y are thay so expensive for this gun I pick them up on 21 witch is Father’s Day so that convenient
Cool!!
I just picked mine up. I love it but I really really wish they would charge $50 more and make the damn slide out of aluminum instead of zamak(zinc alloy aka pot metal). The slide is so cheesy feeling compared to the aluminum frame. you could crush the slide just by standing on it
I see your point
I just bought one. Have not shot yet Dave T
Cool !!
Looks like a good shooter.
It sure is!!
Will this pistol fire 36 grain ammo?
I do not remember .
All kinds of goodies in that box
It was quite a treat. Extra sights and what have you 😊
Got me 7 mags for my gsg 1911 .22 haven’t had any issues and cheap to shoot too 👍 getting some trigger time
Heck ya!!
They think those mags are made of gold . I need to search for a couple more myself.
Have you dry fire yours with out any snapcaps
I have done that to mine like 20 times while practicing when I first bought it left marks on the top of the chamber the pin didn't broke or it might be near to break.
Please help 🆘
@@5162-b8y i do have snap caps but I don’t use them because when I do use it I’m shooting live ammunition
Thanks
Welcome
Just picked one up today! Stoked to shoot it! Jst subed to your channel brother
Thank You!!
Great video.
Thanks!
I wonder if these will cycle the cheap federal white box target loads. (36gr)
I bet it would.
Thanks great video, i actually just ordered 2 last night and yours is the first and only video im gonna watch and I'm satisfied with my purchase. Thanks again!
Hope you enjoy it!
I have a Walther P22 that is very disappointing to shoot...this might be a good option for a plinker...
It is a shooter!!
how much ammunition does the magazine carry ..?
10 rounds.
I need one of these things.
Fun shooter !!
Great Video!
Thanks!
Great video, thanks for the info. I have one of these coming in OD Green Wednesday this week. Oh ... best part of your videos is the USA Flag waving in the breeze. Nice job ...
Thanks !!
I think the jamming problems cuz of subsonic ammo
Could be .
Could you use regular 22 rounds on it
Any 22 lr.
Lo❤e 1911 !🇺🇸🗽👍
Thanks Jerry!!
Morning buddy
Morning
Is it ok to dry-fire these? Nice looking unit.
I would not,they come with a snapcap.
What if I did already like 20 times
Do you think it's garbage already
U would think that its a 45 acp nope it’s a 22 LR and it’s cool 😎as heck !!!!!
Fun shooter!!
Mine didnt come with any tools or sights.
Never mind. Just didn't have the patch.
Enjoy!!
how much your gun the 1911-22lr
It sold and i am out of stock.
Hi bro! This is a great pistol !! I like, like this pistol💓 ! And good shooting , Paul 👍👍
Thanks!!
I am with you. I like that a lot and at the price at my local gun store it's a steal! Peace To All!
Hey Scott!!
That's a nice pistol, I have one over here in the UK although it's not quite the same (due to our gun laws here) interesting to see the US version. Thanks
Thanks Simon!!
What are the differences ?
@@titiduru61 All firearms in the UK have to be minimum 24 inches overall length. (Except black powder revolvers) due to this the UK version has a 12 inch barrel and an arm brace - to give an over all length of 24 inches. Other than that I believe it is the same as in the video. As you probably know our gun laws suck.
@@toecutter6968 I thought that guns are totally banned .
@@titiduru61
No they aren’t totally banned.
We aren’t allowed firearms for self defence.
We have a licensing system and in my case I am a member of two shooting clubs.
I own 3x bolt action rifles.
1x lever gun, 1x semi auto .22lr rifle 1x gsg 1911 .22lr
and 2x 12g shotguns. So not banned but tightly controlled.
can i change slide to higher caliber like 40 cal from 22lr
Not om this model.
What does it cost?
I've seen them on sale for less than $250