Scramblerx Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have an STI 9mm Ranger II – it’s a full size frame with a 4” slide. It is going to be a slow build into a steel gun. I have been looking into getting a dedicated GSG / Sig .22lr pistol but now I am thinking about a conversion package. I think the GSG conversion is about 200 bucks. The question is, if I was to mount a cmore red dot to the frame of the 1911, would the 22 conversion still fit alright, and would the red dot be semi-accurate with the 22 barell? I was thinking the dedicated pistol would be the way to go, but if I could use the same optics, that would be pretty awesome. Any information would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I use my Tactical Solutions conversion unit. I purchased an extra rail so I can have either iron or C-More on it. I used a Browning Buckmark for a few years. This helped but using the TS on my actual competition gun was amazing. This unit fits both my SS and Wide body guns. I think it paid off since I was in the top 20 for the WSSSC standards and paper/plate rack stage which required freestyle,weak and strong hand sections (on the Standards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramblerx Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Thanks for the response! does the cmore shoot accuratly when using the 22 conversion or do you have to dial it in when you change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramblerx Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 also, the tactical solutions is twice the price, is there a major quality difference between it and the GSG? oh, and congrats on the top 20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I use a dedicated Caspian SS frame for my Marvel Unit 1 conversion. Much eaiser to have a reliable gun when you are not taking it on and off of the frame all the time. My frame was fir to the Marvel unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Gsg are good guns. Mine has been super reliable and accurate. I just have trouble finding ammo these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I use a dedicated Caspian SS frame for my Marvel Unit 1 conversion. Much eaiser to have a reliable gun when you are not taking it on and off of the frame all the time. My frame was fir to the Marvel unit. So true... I have a Para 18-9mm lower with a Marval Unit 1 upper... and it shoots GREAT... thinking about going with a 90 deg. mound off the frame and a C-more... But, I already have a 22/45 set up for steel open..... down side... I have about 1100.00 tatal in the setup.. But I think so worth it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I have a dedicated Marvel unit on a cheap imported 1911 frame. Bought the gun used then set it up to be a dedicated 22 and never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramblerx Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 I am thinking about going the marvel route, have heard good things in general. I see 2 websites - one at BobMarvelCustomGuns.com & another at MarvelPrecision.com. At Bob Marvels site is working on a new prototype. So when everybody says to go marvel, are they talking the Bob or Marvel precision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1valdez Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Will a marvel conversion kit work with a 9mm/38super frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramblerx Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronin16 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Are the STI .22lr conversions Marvel or their own proprietary brand? They sure look very similar to Marvel's Trying to cough some dough for a 2011 .22lr magazine! $90 is more than a standard 140mm mag!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norther Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 The GSGs work pretty good, but they're built cheap. You'll want to replace the plastic sights, and you can scratch the finish with your thumbnail. It's so soft it feels like it drags a lot in a kydex holster. It is more reliable than my Kimber conversion, but not nearly as nice. But, it's more important that it work than look pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramblerx Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think i'm going to pick up a marvel unit 1 - anybody know the best place? from the website or is there a cheaper place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Un4givin Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just my two cents but I got a M&P 22 and it runs like a champ, it takes all kings if ammo, even the cheap bulk pack and doesn't hesitate. The reason I say dedicated 22 is because their cheap and in the MP22 case it runs on the cheap easy to find ammo not the expensive high velocity which now a days is getting hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Just my two cents but I got a M&P 22 and it runs like a champ, it takes all kings if ammo, even the cheap bulk pack and doesn't hesitate. The reason I say dedicated 22 is because their cheap and in the MP22 case it runs on the cheap easy to find ammo not the expensive high velocity which now a days is getting hard to find. It really depends on what you want for accuracy. I tried out two M&P .22s, and was really disappointed that the the best groups I could get out of them, trying maybe 10 different types of ammo was about 4" at 25 yards, whereas with the right ammo, I can get groups undr an inch at 75 yards with my Marvel 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Just my two cents but I got a M&P 22 and it runs like a champ, it takes all kings if ammo, even the cheap bulk pack and doesn't hesitate. The reason I say dedicated 22 is because their cheap and in the MP22 case it runs on the cheap easy to find ammo not the expensive high velocity which now a days is getting hard to find. It really depends on what you want for accuracy. I tried out two M&P .22s, and was really disappointed that the the best groups I could get out of them, trying maybe 10 different types of ammo was about 4" at 25 yards, whereas with the right ammo, I can get groups undr an inch at 75 yards with my Marvel 1. Yep....... so true...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 What's the number one selling point of the GSG? Answer: It's cheap. Yes, yes it is. If money is a concern go cheap. If it's not, a Marvel type conversion mounted on a dedicated frame with a good trigger is just about the best .22 you can get IMO. I like mine more than I like my M41 Smith and Wesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knedrgr Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I love my GSG 1911-22. It pretty much goes on every range trip. I do have some time invested in bring the GSG up to where it's at now. But worth it. The barrel bushing, thumb safety, hammer, and trigger were replaced from spare parts I had laying around. Front FO sight was new from Brazos. ANd it has been fully coated in GunKote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Are the STI .22lr conversions Marvel or their own proprietary brand? They sure look very similar to Marvel's Trying to cough some dough for a 2011 .22lr magazine! $90 is more than a standard 140mm mag!!!! Edited April 25, 2013 by RayFromHouston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) Are the STI .22lr conversions Marvel or their own proprietary brand? They sure look very similar to Marvel's Trying to cough some dough for a 2011 .22lr magazine! $90 is more than a standard 140mm mag!!!! Edited April 25, 2013 by RayFromHouston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledavatar Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Sent you a PM on an STI Marvel unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Will a marvel conversion kit work with a 9mm/38super frame?Should have no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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