I see all these descriptions on pistol using lingo such as "model 1911" or "22/45." What are they referring to? Is one better than the other?
2007-09-11 17:19:54 · 12 answers · asked by sol_survivors 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Model 1911 was a goverment issue pistol originally invented by John Browning and put into servive in 1911. Standard issue was 45 caliber, but a conversion kit exists so that cheaper 22 caliber ammunition can be used.
2007-09-11 17:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by MontyH 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Model 1911 refers to the style of .45 ACP and its many descendents. These are sometimes referred to as Colt .45 autos or Army .45s. Actually, they are semi-automatics not full automatics. The model 1911 was invented by John Browning and adopted as the official side arm of the Army in the year 1911. It remained the Army's official side arm until sometime in the 1980s when it was replaced by a 9 mm semi auto. Bad choice in my estimation.
The term 22/45 can mean many different things, actually. There are .22 conversion units that can convert a model 1911 .45 ACP to shoot .22 rimfire ammo. They are cometimes referred to as 22/.45 conversions. Ruger makes a handgun that is chambered for the .22 rimfire round but it has the grip set at the same angle as that of the 1911 model .45 . Sometimes this is referred to as a .22/.45 style. So without know exactly how the term is being used, I cannot tell you exactly what it means. But. from what I have said, you can probably now figure out what it means within the context of what you are reading.
2007-09-14 04:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1911 is one of the most famous handgun designs ever. It was used in the military for over 70 years. Just type in 1911 into a image search engine, and you will find many pictures of the guns. The original maker of the gun was Colt. But during war time other companies were licensed to make them. Then after the patent expired, companies specializing in the 1911 popped up. It remains possibly the greatest handgun of all time. There are also variations that are built on the "1911" design. 1911's are generally made in .45 caliber. My avatar has me pointing one at the camera.
The 22/45 is a Ruger pistol that has a similar grip to the classic 1911. But the shape and look of the gun is completely different. It LOOKS more like a German Luger pistol than the 1911. It is also chambered for .22 caliber, and is used for people just starting out, or for target practice.
Which is better? I have never shot the 22/45, but I can assure you that they would be totally different simply based on the caliber. Do you want to plink around? If so, you would want one in .22 which has much cheaper ammo. Or if you want to familiarize yourself with the 1911 style grip, but want to start off with a little less recoil. I jumped right in with the 1911 because I love the gun so much. I got used to the recoil quick enough. .45 rounds aren't that cheap, but they are worth it.
2007-09-11 17:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by The GMC 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ruger make the 22/45, which is a polymer framed .22 caliber pistol with the grip demensions like the Colt .45 auto. The "1911" refers to the famous Colt .45 auto which was in continuous use by the U.S. military from 1911 until 1986, when it was replaced with the Beretta 92-F semi auto pistol. The military designation of this new pistol is the M9 .
2007-09-12 00:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1911 Style 22
2016-11-06 20:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by fenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
22/45 refers to a handgun that is .45 caliber originally, but thru a change of the barrel assembly and magazine, (A Colt Conversion Kit) is capable of shooting 22 LR caliber ammunition too..out of the same gun. *There is also a modern Ruger semi-automatic pistol, similar in size and weight to the 1911A1, that is strictly 22LR caliber and is not interchangable as far as caliber, with the model 22/45 as it's designation.
"1911" Refers to the 1911A1 45 Colt .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The 1911 pistol was the standard issue sidearm for the American Military throughout WWI and WW II.
2007-09-11 17:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1911 is the year Browning's design for one of the greatest handguns ever was started. still going strong almost one hundred years later. it is .45 cal
22/45 is a Ruger design .22 cal handgun. Ruger makes quality guns. they came out with the 22/45 to put the gun controls in the same placement as a 1911. this made it a lot easier for a 1911 carriers to use the 22/45. also training is a lot cheaper to shoot a few hundred .22's than .45's, so you are more likely to practice. more practice makes you safer.
2007-09-12 04:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by ron s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, "1911" refers to the Colt .45 acp (automatic Colt pistol) that was invented in, you geussed it, 1911!
22/45, if refering to a rifle cartridge, would mean a .22 bullet with 45 grains of powder, but is probably refering to some conversion for the 1911 colt that lets it fire the much weaker and cheaper .22 LR ammunition!
2007-09-12 13:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
"Lingo"? It is a title given to it by the US Army in the case of the 1911, that hardly counts as lingo. The model 1911 was used during WWI by the US Army. The updated 1911A1 was used in WWII. It is a semi automatic, 7 shot handgun firing .45ACP. John Moses Browning invented it. It is one of the most celebrated handguns ever.... it is even used in some parts of the world still and is loved by many.
The 22/45 is given to the gun by the company that makes it, it means sometihng but I can't say what.
2007-09-13 10:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by Colter B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
22 and 45 are calibers 1911 is the date that John M. Browning's pistol was adopted by the US Army. And it has served faithfully until some pansy politician decided to change to a Beretta 9mm.
Sarge
2007-09-13 07:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋