Colt Government Model 1911 22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol from Umarex USA - Gunblast.com

[donny29dsm]

Nice pistol,Very nice shooting!

[archiguitarchi]

Jeff, two things: There is about $30 difference in price between the Colt and the American Tactical 1911 .22. Do you think they about equal in quality? Also, is is normal for ammo form different manufacturers to vary that much in accuracy? I had a disappointing day at the range with my Beretta 92F but a guy told me it might be an ammo issue. Is that right?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Yes, accuracy is very dependent upon the ammo used.

They are pretty much the same, but I would pay extra for the Colt name.

jeff

[zachn11]

has this gun ever jammed on you? how reliable is it?

[Gunblastdotcom]

As documented in the review, it did not run well with low-velocity target ammo, but did very well with everything else. For an excellent, affordable 22 LR ammo, I recommend the CCI Blazer from luckygunner-dot-com.

Jeff

[717sport]

I like this gun,I want this gun,but dadburnit! I cant find this gun in South Georgia but one place and they want $500.00 for it, I know it aint worth that much. Anyone have any suggestions?,maybe a place I can get one?.

[Gunblastdotcom]

That is way too high - go to Lipsey's web site (lipseys-dot-com) and click the DEALER FINDER to locate a Lipsey's-affiliated dealer in your area. Or click the GUN GENIE at Davidson's (galleryofguns-dot-com) to buy online.

[ThemightyVille]

This gem is one of the best kept secrets out there! Got the rail model and love it! Very nice gun.

[largemouthbass1100]

Do you suggest the colt 1911 .22 or the ruger SR22 pistol

[Gunblastdotcom]

I like both, suggest both, but prefer the Ruger.

jeff

[timmyjunior1]

Do you think that mag would work in a Puma 1911 .22lr?

[bornagain001]

@timmyjunior1 ....I hope nobody calls you a MORON for asking a dumb question.

[Gunblastdotcom]

I do not know.

jeff

[dmcglasson66]

How much should I pay for this gun?

[pcountyredneck]

Does this come in 22 mag

[Gunblastdotcom]

It does not.

Jeff

[airsoftforlife6]

thanks ill be sure to check with californias laws thanks

[airsoftforlife6]

is this legal in california

[Gunblastdotcom]

I do not know, nor do I care to try to keep up with the rat's nest of laws out there. I suggest you check with a California dealer, it's their business to know.

[hlads66]

Anyone know of any after market sights that will fit this? I took it to a gunsmith who said the front sight specs aren't standard.

[VicariousReality7]

Then it's a Walther 1911

Umarex makes shitty soft air guns, i've broken several during normal use

[tranklerd1]

@Gunblasdotcom love all your videos! they're short and sweet and right to the point lol........i have a gsg 1911 .22 i really like it

[celestialobserver]

The music in your videos is always good

[hoosier44]

Why do all the newer guns have all that ugly white lettering? hate it. looks like a toy

[markquimby82]

I have one of these except mine is the "rail gun" version. I love it. It's a very fun little plinker and is fairly accurate. It eats any .22lr I have found with no issues. I have well over 2500 rounds though mine with no issues except the typical bulk ammo problems that weren't the gun's fault. One of my favorite range toys!

[Mystery207]

Why do they call it a rifle?

[sprink85]

@Mystery207 It's .22 Long Rifle Ammo. They're not calling the pistol a rifle.

[Mystery207]

@sprink85 Thanks

[jeremywendelin]

Thanks Jeff! Sort

[ZZRgirl11]

Just went to the range with my GSG 1911-22... Shot 100+/- rds of LRN cheap ammo... No malfunctions and awesome accuracy... Better than the .22 6" revolver we had out... Added black rubber Kimber grips and i love it even more...

[TheEnglishRedneck45]

That PMC Match ammunition looks mighty impressive at 25 yards. Top shooting to match too.

[machineguntongue]

Match Ammo really shines in that comparison. Steady hands!

[mrmezmureyz]

THANKS Jeff and Merry Christmas bro !!!

[andrewvanrhoberts]

Do you know of any stainless steel finish .22 1911's?

[ivrdg51]

@andrewvanrhoberts kimber makes one i think

[WesternShinigami]

Great trainer gun.

[rlvilleman]

Just wanted to say happy holidays, and I love the longer videos youve been doing this year. Not too long not too short. Perfect! I always watch your playlists when considering a purchase.

[amacro11]

Excellent review as usual I've seen this at some guns shops was a little skeptical at 1st, nice shooting! Thank's for all the great video's this year Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[MrM2hb]

Jeff can you get a threaded barrel model? I have a couple silencerco sparrow cans waiting on tax stamp.

[Gunblastdotcom]

I have not yet seen a threaded barrel offered for this pistol.

Jeff

[pcnotpc59]

@Gunblastdotcom I believe all the barrels on these Colt/Walther/Umarex 1911-22 pistols are threaded. The wrench you highlight with a photo in your blog entry is used to remove the thread protector. I also believe it then accepts the same thread adapter as the Walther P22 for suppressors and such.

[D3Pp3nP0WeR]

its a shame that we germans produce these weapons but cant buy them because of our laws

[vcMalice]

Loving the music, Jeff!

[OilTheGun]

Thank you sir for a very informative year. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[GforceBK]

I liked the Christmas music. You as Santa Claus would be epic! 

[TheJACKCOLORADO]

I sure hope it is better quality than the Walther built and Colt licensed AR .22 That's a poor piece.

[captainpegs07]

I'm amazed at the accuracy!

[2024JayZ]

Do you shoot left handed with your right eye ?

[MavHunter20XX]

@2024JayZ That's what it looks like, doesn't it.  I shoot left because I'm left eye dominant, not because I'm left handed. I think shooting opossite of your eye puts you at a disadvantage.

[Gunblastdotcom]

Yes i do.



Jeff

[choopdewoot]

always loved how theres diffrent music at the begining of every vid. would this be able to be converted into another caliber? does it take down the same way as any other 1911?

[Gunblastdotcom]

It cannot. Please read the review for pics of the pistol disassembled.

jeff

[choopdewoot]

@Gunblastdotcom just did. im adding this to my things to buy list.

do you have any experiance with 556 aks? been lookin to get one with an m16 mag adapter

[Gunblastdotcom]

I have very little experience with that. The one that i fired worked well, but I did not get to test for accuracy.

jeff

[Redshift21]

Would be nice if they made a double stack mag that hold more but other than that it'a a winner in my book

[MarchingBlueNGold]

Such a cool guns. I'm really a sucker for full sized looking 22's. Great review as always.

[KiLoMeMpHis]

Great vid brother..hope u and yours have a blessed and wonderfull Christmas..

[ProGunTexan]

Great video. Have a Merry Christmas Jeff.

[Gunblastdotcom]

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you as well!

[theDUKE197908]

So this gun don't seem too finicky with ammo?

[Gunblastdotcom]

Not at all. From the referenced review:

"Functioning of the Colt 22 was very good, with all high-velocity ammunition tested running perfectly. Only with low-velocity target ammo did the Colt bobble. That ammo just does not have enough power to reliably cycle the slide. However, with most ammo, even the cheap bulk Federal ammo from Wal-Mart, as well as everything from CCI and Remington that I tried, worked perfectly. The PMC Match ammo worked perfectly also."

[SuRihtanil]

@Gunblastdotcom Federal = good for me, I am glad this gun will fire those walmart feds. I plan on buying this .22 very soon for shooting around.

[Jesses001]

That pistol seemed to really like the PMC Match.

[Saltycrabs]

Love the music during the intro. Who was it?

[sgtbeefy1]

@Saltycrabs Andy Reiss buddy

[Saltycrabs]

@sgtbeefy1 Thank you, I saw it scroll across right after I posted that. I need to pay attention better.

[Gunblastdotcom]

That's Nashville session guru Andy Reiss, who is a good friend of my brother/Webmaster, Boge Quinn.

[flexx1987]

@Saltycrabs It scrolls the name and artist on the screen at the beginning

[MyHollowpoint]

Don't think I've seen one of those. Thanks for showing it.