22 pistol! And the timing couldn’t be better, with the 1911 celebrating 100 years.”Īll three Colt Government rimfire models are dedicated. Our team is absolutely stoked about this opportunity to offer shooters a high quality authentic Colt 1911. Adam Blalock, President and CEO for Umarex USA said, “.22 caliber pistols are utilized for their cost economy and target shooting capabilities.
22s manufactured by Carl Walther Germany under license from New Colt Holding Corporation. Umarex USA introduced the Colt M4 and M16 Tactical Rimfire replicas in 2009 and is continuing its relationship as United States importer for Colt. 22 long rifle (LR) platform is a new, licensed reproduction available in three rimfire variants-Government models 1911, 1911 Rail Gun, and 1911 Gold Cup. (Previously reviewed here) In May of 2010, Umarex USA issued the following announcement:įORT SMITH, ARKANSAS – (May 13, 2010) – Umarex USA, the leader in firearm replication,introduces the Colt Government 1911 chambered in. 22LR, bearing the Colt logo and manufactured and sold under a licensing agreement with Colt’s Manufacturing.
A few years ago, Umarex USA (pronounced "OO' mah rex" to reflect the company's German origins, not "YOO' mah rex" as it tends to roll of this writer's tangled tongue) also began selling copies of the Colt M4 tactical carbine chambered in. The announcement came, however, not from Colt’s Manufacturing Company but from Umarex USA, a company better known for high quality BB guns and blank firing replicas. 22LR market, there would once again be a. We were exceptionally excited when, a year ago as this article is being prepared, it was announced that after a long absence from the. The M1911.ORG has previously reviewed examples of what has been coming on the market. In the 1911 universe, conversion kits have been flying off the shelves, and new players have entered the marketplace with versions of the venerable 1911 chambered for the ubiquitous.
22LR caliber pistols and conversion kits of all kinds. Over the past two or three years, probably driven by increases in the price of pistol ammunition coupled with shortages of both ammunition and components for reloading, there has been a groundswell of interest in. 22 version of the iconic 1911.A new Colt in. The Walther Colt 1911-22 is a great addition to anyone’s collection who is looking for a quality. The 1911 is one of my favorite pistols of all time. I really enjoy going to the range with this gun. 22LR rounds that we could find without malfunction. Smaller children can shoot this gun without worrying that the recoil is going to hurt them.Ĥ.22 LR is a fun round to shoot all day without worrying about how much it is costing you.
You can train with use of a new laser or flashlight that you plan to attach to your full frame 1911 rail gun.ģ. 22 version at the range if you plan to carry a full frame 1911 and not worry about spending the $18 for a box of 50.
22 caliber 1911 has a few benefits really worth talking about.ġ. 22LR MSRP is $449.99 for the black and $499.99 for the flat dark earth.22 Caliber: 45ACP retails for around $1,200 where as the Walther Colt Rail Gun chambered in. This feels like a real Colt 1911 because it is one. The gun is not made of plastic so it doesn’t feel like a toy in your hand. I think the 1911 is a work of art that has clearly passed the test of time. straight down to the weight which matches the the real colt rail gun. Since this is a replica of the real 1911, Walther made this gun to look and feel like a full.
The Colt 1911 as suggested by the name was formally adopted by the US Army March of 1911 and given the designation M1911. I wanted to get my hands on one to review so I contacted Walther a few months back to see if we could review the FDE (Flat Dark Earth) but due to a shipping error we got the black rail gun instead (same gun just different paint jobs). At SHOT 2013 Walther introduced the FDE 1911 Rail gun. 22lr that was made by Carl Walther and distributed by Walther Arms (distributed by Umerex when the review was written). Last year I reviewed the Colt Government 1911 A1.
Safety: Manual Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Disconnector