Para GI Expert & .22 Conversion

Geezasaurous

Has anyone out there used a .22 conversion with a Para GI Expert? I'm looking at purchasing my first 1911A1 (looking at the GI Expert) but I'd like to be able to also purchase and use a .22 conversion with it. Thanks!

tsr1965

Geezasaurous,

Hello, and welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.com

I have a Para-Ordnance S-14 Limited, and have the Ciener Platnum conversion, with adjustable sights for mine. It works very well, and you shouldn't have no problems either. It might need a brick of 22's thru it to break it in though. It is pretty accurate for what it is too.

Best

Geezasaurous

tsr1965,

Thanks for the reply. That's good news which I am happy to hear.

longspur rider

I have a GI expert also & went to the Ciener web site. Did not see the GI expert listed in the Para conversions. Would the S14 conversion be the same as the GI?

Geezasaurous

Interesting...it seems I have more homework to do. I was hoping that there was a conversion out there that would work with the GI Expert. Maybe the Para is not the way to go...

tsr1965

quote:Originally posted by longspur rider
I have a GI expert also & went to the Ciener web site. Did not see the GI expert listed in the Para conversions. Would the S14 conversion be the same as the GI?


All 1911's have the same frame rails...thats why the US armories could piece them together from a box of parts. you have to get the one for the Colt, as you have a single stack.

Best

longspur rider

Thanks for the info tsr1965.

iceracerx

Depending on your intent, you could also look for a KART 22 conversion or a DAY 30X conversion. Unfortunately neither are currently in production.

KARTS

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=223321127

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=224692352

DAY

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=223834027

dcs shooters

You might consider the Kimber 22 conversion, seeing as Ciener is such a B@$!@&D to deal with [B)]
Mine fits everything except Springfields for some reason.

joel_black

DCS,
I completely agree with you about Ciener. He is a horrible person. On the other hand he makes a good product. I solved my dilemma by buying a used Ciener kit. That way I wasn't giving him any new money.