Wilson Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'm going to build a 22/45. Where are the best places to get stuff for it? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Check with the vendors on rimfirecentral.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetx40 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Rimfire Sports & Custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 If you want a total build volquartsen has an aluminum 22/45 that should be out soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks for the input. It's much appreciated. It was a good reminder for me to check forum vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetx40 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 To be honest...don't build a 22/45. Build a Buckmark. Less expensive and a far more reliable gun. Go On Gun Broker and buy a pre 2001 gun that has the older style slide and firing pin assy. Been down that road already with multiple Rugers....The biggest failing with the Ruger is the magazines wear fast and the load assist button on the side of the mags hags up. If you go down the Ruger road buy the Majestic arms mags at the start or you will be frustrated and buy them later and spend good money twice. The Ruger mags just don't hold up for a speed shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm all about a 22 top end on the race gun. Same feel, better practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I have a 22/45 Lite with an Allchin Cmore CTS Mount, Comp, and Volquartsen trigger kit. The gun is stupid fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 To be honest...don't build a 22/45. Build a Buckmark. Less expensive and a far more reliable gun. Go On Gun Broker and buy a pre 2001 gun that has the older style slide and firing pin assy. Been down that road already with multiple Rugers....The biggest failing with the Ruger is the magazines wear fast and the load assist button on the side of the mags hags up. If you go down the Ruger road buy the Majestic arms mags at the start or you will be frustrated and buy them later and spend good money twice. The Ruger mags just don't hold up for a speed shooter. I'm not sure about that. I started with a Ruger, shot, on average, two challenges a month and taken it to 4 World Championships. I got a Buckmark a couple of years ago and use it interchangeably with the Ruger. They both work well, provided you feed it with the ammunition it likes. I do like the River trigger a little better though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 The 22/45 is a great gun, after a little work. FIrst take out the mag safety and loaded chamber indicator. Replace with volquar trigger. Then change out the extractor with one from KIDD for the 10/22 they are the same and made from tool steel. Everything else is a gimmick including comps on a .22. I have tried it all including the light uppers. Oh yeah federal ammo high velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks for the great tips. I was never sensitive enough to notice much of a difference the comp made on a .22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks for the great tips. I was never sensitive enough to notice much of a difference the comp made on a .22.Not much difference from recoil, but it makes it a little louder for the timer:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I built a 22/45 lite. maybe one day I will be able to find some ammo and actually shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Does anyone know of (or have ever heard of) an ambi thumb safety on a 22/45? My MkII is a great gun, is full of Volq parts and is used in Bullseye matches, primarily. If it only had a usable safety, I could put it to work elsewhere too. I've found no mention of such a safety or modification but figured I'd ask if anyone had. Mark Edited August 18, 2013 by redial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Does anyone know of (or have ever heard of) an ambi thumb safety on a 22/45?My MkII is a great gun, is full of Volq parts and is used in Bullseye matches, primarily. If it only had a usable safety, I could put it to work elsewhere too.I've found no mention of such a safety or modification but figured I'd ask if anyone had.Mark You're in the steel challenge forum, safeties aren't required But no, I don't know of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Yeah, I know but it seemed an opportune moment ... ;-) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks for the great tips. I was never sensitive enough to notice much of a difference the comp made on a .22.Not much difference from recoil, but it makes it a little louder for the timer:) Good point about the noise. I have a Springfield 4 inch V-10 XD-40. That little guy is LOUD,especially with duty ammo. Nice big flames,too. I had a comp on my Marvel at one time. I hated cleaning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetx40 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The reason many shooters think comps don't help a rimfire is because they aren't using one made for the application. 2 problems with 22 comps...they need to be cleaned easily and they need to utilize the relatively small amount of gas. Most comps can't be cleaned easily with out removing them. I don't remove mine and it is clean in about 5 seconds....If You look at the TACCOM design and make a comp similar but don't put the 5/8 hole all the way through. Then turn it so all of the gas is exhausted straight up...it works great. The reason they are quick to clean is you can use a 5/8 end mill to clean it in seconds. If you ever shoot a lot of falling steel it makes a huge difference getting to the next shot....I think it makes a big difference in steel challenge also........Some people will never believe because they refuse to do the work to prove or disprove a theory. The comps that expel the gas every where might look cool but they don't work...keep the front of the barrel down and the gun running flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 With center fire guns I understand but it's a .22. Or maybe I'm not good enough to tell the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It would be nice if someone with a removable comp, could take slow motion pictures , with and without the comp (same gun) and show the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think a lot of factors, bullet wt. gun wt. ect. Also if it were one shot per target or two such as uspsa. Steel challenge I can't see it being a factor the gun would be down before you get to the next target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetx40 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 The lighter weight guns flip more. The lighter the weight makes it easier to start moving and get it stopped easier. The faster transition the better. Now what is easier to move ...? ...a gun that isn't flipping in recoil or one that runs flat. Just because it doesn't recoil as much as a center fire doesn't mean you won't gain from a proper comp. I have compared the same gun on target at 12 and 20 yds to see what the difference is. It's not difficult to see the difference in how far the dot moves....or doesn't. It may not matter in the bottom of c class but the higher you get the more those tenths of a second matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Comps on .22s really are effective. I have 2 Ruger 22/45s. One with a homemade comp that has ports pointing up and one pistol is stock. Shooting them side by side puts the naysayers to rest. Yes, it's just a .22, but a comp is a noticeable improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I don't want to high jack Wilson's thread any longer so I will kindly have to disagree. Only the timer can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onepocket Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Wilson pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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