OK, what do you guys think. Should I get a Kimber or Wilson 22 conversion for the Llama or go with the 1911 that Ati is importing?

Basically, would a relatively inexpensive 45 with a good conversion kit be better than a relatively inexpensive dedicated 1911 .22?  Once you have a hood conversion kit would you want one if those other guns? 

How well does it work? I don't want a lot of FTEs it screws with my rythm and fun.

Is it the switch over easy enough between the two I wouldn't notice will doing my regular after shooting cleaning?

Will it cause problems with the pistol in .45acp mode?

Umarex USA introduced the Colt M4 and M16 Tactical Rimfire replicas in 2009 and is continuing its relationship as United States importer for Colt .22s manufactured by Carl Walther Germany under license from New Colt Holding Corporation. Adam Blalock, President and CEO for Umarex USA said, ".22 caliber pistols are utilized for their cost economy and target shooting capabilities. Our team is absolutely stoked about this opportunity to offer shooters a high quality authentic Colt 1911 .22 pistol! And the timing couldn't be better, with the 1911 celebrating 100 years."

All three Colt Government rimfire models are dedicated .22 L.R.s, but they're engineered in true replica form with fully functioning thumb and grip safeties and the 1911's authentic half-cock mechanism. Grips and sights can be interchanged with after-market accessories and the barrel is threaded to accept a suppressor. The Rail Gun incorporates original features like a skeleton trigger, combat-style sights, beavertail grip safety, extended thumb safety, and a commander-style hammer.

"There are already a couple of .22 caliber 1911 pistols on the market, but none bear Colt's trademarks, full functionality, and quality," said Richard Turner, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Umarex USA. "If the barrel size was the same, you wouldn't know the difference by just looking at it."

The new Colt .22 replicas will be available through select distributors, local firearm dealers and some national retailers beginning in November 2010. They will come with one 12-round magazine and retails will range from $399 to $450 depending on the model.

Umarex was established in 1972 as "Uma Mayer Ussfeller GmbH" and served the market for tear gas and signal pistols followed by air rifles. After acquiring Reck Sportwaffen Fabrick Karl Arndt, they reorganized ultimately under Umarex. The company's Reck PK 800 enjoys worldwide acclaim and appears on the market as the perfect replica of the Walther PPK. Umarex has now become the largest maker of replicas by offering numerous German-made air guns, tear gas, signal pistols and replica firearms. Umarex is Europe's largest marketer of air rifles and Umarex USA is North America's fastest growing airgun and replica rimfire gun company. Umarex USA markets their airguns, airsoft, paintball and rimfire products under famous brands such as Walther, RWS, Smith & Wesson, Browning, Heckler & Koch, Ruger, Beretta, Colt, Magnum Research and others. For additional information regarding Umarex USA visit .

Put this together in 2000.  ;D

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Ammunition costs are on the rise, which in some cases limits the amount of time behind the trigger. Practicing with a .22 auto does not replicate the feel of a 1911. What’s needed is something that will allow you to use your existing 1911with low cost ammunition for practice. You need something that will retain the same trigger and characteristics of what you carry. We are extremely excited to announce our new 22 Conversion designed by Bob Marvel of Bob Marvel Custom Guns. It has been a long time coming, but good things are worth waiting for. We have been collaborating with Bob Marvel for over three years on this new design, and we know you will not find a better design anywhere.

This new unit incorporates everything, and then some, that shooters want in a 22 conversion. It is destined to be the leader in all 22 conversion units offered on the market today. Just take a look at the features and you cannot help but agree.

• One size fits both Commander and Government sized single stack 1911s No need to have two different units if you own both sizes of 1911s. (yes, double stack 2011 styles are on the drawing board and coming soon).
  
• Locks back on the last round
  
• Fits into every standard 5" 1911 holster
  
• Fully Adjustable rear sights that are completely dehorned and recessed into the slide protecting the blade while ensuring you don’t accidentally rip a shirt while practicing your presentation skills
  
• Match Grade Accuracy: More testing is being done at this time and will be updated in the near future, but with specified ammunition, one-inch ten shot groups at 50 yards are guaranteed
  

The unit comes with one polymer magazine, gun bag and easy take-down tool.

Future units with threaded barrels for suppressors, double stack magazines, magazine loaders an

A .22 1911…sacrilege, you say? Well they’ve been around awhile, just no one has done one quite like this. The Tactical 22 is available in two flavors. Shown is the version with a Picatinny rail along the top of the slide and there is also a model with adjustable sights. The Tactical 22 is built on a Caspian frame with an integral tactical light rail and flared magazine well. The upper crafted by Marvel Custom, features a match grade barrel threaded ½-28 with cap. The grips are Mil-Tac G10 laminate and each pistol comes with two 10-round magazines.