Hi-Power Jack Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just read, in the May issue of American Rifleman, that Chiappa is launching a new 1911 style .22 that sounds accurate, reliable and has the feel of a 1911 .45 acp. And, costs only $300. That sounds intriguing to me - despite the heavy (10 lb trigger) - I presume a gunsmith could lower that to 4-5 lbs?:? Anyone actually handle or better yet, shoot one? Would appreciate any details on your reaction to this gun, including what type of ammo you used. Thanks, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHunter Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I would also like to know the same thing. The target model is the one I am interested in. TDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Welcome to Hi Point Firearms, thats as far as I got.-----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 They did a little piece on it in the little Dillion catalog this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 There are two at my local P&G. They feel and look just fine. I already have a dedicated .22 cal 1911 or I'd buy one. The American Rifleman review was positive. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Hmm... I gotta check that out. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Arg, yet another none CA approved gun, I have little hope of ever buying. But it looks cool and the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETexPops Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 While the American Rifleman review was good (ever see a magazine review that wasn't?) I have seen several threads on other forums expressing a great dislike for them. Lots of issues with feeding. Like most new gun maybe once the bugs are worked out it will be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das550B Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 The "blurb" in the Blue Press focused on bad trigger pull as a "negative"; the author says Chiappa had sent an "early production model" and they're "working on..." getting a lighter trigger pull (than the 8+ lbs. the author noted....).... Seems to "eat" most .22LR ammo OK....for (MSRP)$300.....doesn't sound too bad..... Oh, well...MINE will have to wait.....just paid to inspect/register my car....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUTO Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 The Chiappa is actually quite a good little gun. Fixed barrel so the accuracy factor is consistent. Early models had a crappy trigger but as mentioned earlier the new model are coming in with far better triggers. All in all not a bad gun if your not going to buy a conversion top for your existing 19/2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 The target models seem to be available. Davidson's had a dozen of them when I looked a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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