lawboy Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 So, who here shoots a dedicated 2011 rimfire pistol besides myself? I know at least a few of you have them. Mine is built on an aluminum frame and hosts a Marvel Unit 1. I use Nelson Custom magazines. Runs well using a #10 recoil spring and high velocity ammunition. Gun without magazine weights 27.5ozs with a Vortez Venom MRD mounted. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Never saw the value in a 2011 for RFPO. I run my Unit 1 on a 1911 frame. Same for my custom CWA Exo3 upper. Mags are cheaper and the lower is cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawboy Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 ZZT, I could never get my marvel to run well on any 1911 frame. Magazines are not cheaper. I paid $20 for my mags new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Interesting. I first tried a Nelson marvel conversion and could not get it to run on either my Sig 1911 or the custom one. The Unit 1 runs like a champ on either. Mags cost $18 for the plastic ones from Brownell's, and less for the AAs, etc. I've never tried it on my 2011s, because they both have 9/40 ejectors and the Unit 1 will only run with a 45 ejector, or none at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoracer Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Weighs the same as my Browning Buckmark and FrankenRuger open guns (Buckmark might be an ounce lighter). I also never saw the advantage of shooting a 2011 22 conversion unless it was for muscle memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksf141 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) ive been pouring over this topic for some time as well. While i do own both a Marvel unit 1 and a Tacsol Upper for a standard 1911 lower, I consistently compete with my Rugers and Volquartsens. The muscle memory thing for me doesnt pan out. The only thing I "really" like to be the same is the feel of a 1911 grip angle which you can acheive with a Ruger 22/45, a S&W model 41, and a Volquartsen. Other things like slide release, mag button, etc dont matter a whole lot because there is no reloading in steel challenge. If you have a significant jam to clear, your stage is over regardless so it doesnt matter if you have a slide racker in the same spot as your open major gun. These other guns have all proven ridiculously accurate, reliable, and cheaper than the 1911/2011 conversion builds. The conversions have a cool factor but if you're looking for pure competition, I think there are better options. Edited August 5, 2018 by ksf141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I thought there would be more interest in this post . I was hoping to get some ideas here on it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 S&W Model 41 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I shoot a dedicated 2011 for SC. I have it setup exactly like my Open gun. My reasoning here is that I want as close as the feel on both so that any variation would be negligible. Site acquisition, trigger pull, grip etc.. I did the same on my Limited gun as well, at least on the grip, frame trigger etc. I'm not concerned about wight, just the 'feel' of it. I'm using a TacSol conversion with Advantage Arms mags. To be honest it was pain to get it to run, however I am stubborn and I did finally get it to run consistently. On a side note to this setup; In the near future I will be building a backup gun to my Open. All I will have to do is build a new top end for the dedicated 22 and I'll be good to go. (another part of my reasoning for going this route) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I’m interested in a dedicated 2011 rimfire pistol too. Folks want to put some pics up so we can check em out ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) The top is my open, bottom the 22 conversion. The grip has been replaced on the conversion to match the open gun, but now needs replacing again as I went to an E2 steel grip and I added a thumb rest to it. Edited August 21, 2018 by schaet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) Those 2011's look really good. I can see putting a .22LR conversion on a competition frame, but since there's no draw in steel challenge with rimfire is it really worth the cost vs a regular rimfire pistol. If I can get my old Ruger MK1 to function I really like the way it handles, points and it's trigger vs the S&W M22 I have. I used it at a side event at the '85 or '86 (same year TGO won it) Bianchi Cup to take 16th and that was drawing from a chapman hi-ride holster which it happen to fit. If you have the money, the WOW COOL factor is definitely worth it though. Edited August 22, 2018 by pskys2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 For me it was for the consistency factor (My Limited gun is pretty much the same configuration without the comp and site), but I also had an ulterior motive; I'm going to build a 9mm top end for it down the road to use as a backup gun It's the old two birds one stone idea! (not to mention to the Mrs. it's only one gun! ) Allot of guys I shoot steel with are using the Ruger flavors very successfully. They are great guns. I myself started with a S&W 22A and that actually was very reliable, but I as I shot more and more USPSA for me the "all the same platform" route was the way I wanted to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Ok Steve showing off your guns . Just get that 170 mm running for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 BWAAAHAAAAA!!! Then there's this guy ^^^ Mr GM himself!! I'm working on it Scott .. I'm working on it. BTW Friday night @ MVGC .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 BWAAAHAAAAA!!! Then there's this guy ^^^ Mr GM himself!! I'm working on it Scott .. I'm working on it. BTW Friday night @ MVGC .. .I’m in Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revofan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I don’t know which to go with for rfpi nelson custom or tacsol 2211 It will be on a 2011 frame any recommendations ? and why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaet Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Revofan said: I don’t know which to go with for rfpi nelson custom or tacsol 2211 It will be on a 2011 frame any recommendations ? and why ? Well you know my opinion on this. Maybe next match I'll let you shoot mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Revofan said: I don’t know which to go with for rfpi nelson custom or tacsol 2211 It will be on a 2011 frame any recommendations ? and why ? Before you spring for a Nelson, call and make sure it will work on your 2011. The Nelson is very, very finicky about mag catch height and ejector profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revofan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Good info thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I thought you had you mind made up on this you crazy nut . You shoot everything great anyway Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revofan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I’m still on the fence as far as iron site rimfire love my 617 but want to run semiauto too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 You know where I stand . TacSol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revofan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Then just give me yours you only shoot rifles anyway lol or loan it to me permanently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer002 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 7:12 PM, Scootertheshooter said: I thought there would be more interest in this post . I was hoping to get some ideas here on it Should pretty much sum it up for you. In competition, especially high level, “conversion” is a four letter word. Plinking, or playing, sure. Racing a Yugo against Porsches no matter what the Yugo cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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