“Saga of a Sig: GSG 1911-22” by Nutnfancy

Not reliable in several outings, this Sig 1911-22 was sent back to Sig. Upon its return to TNP it did much better. This saga along with the results of all the outings is covered in this detailed Nutnfancy tabletop review on this 1911 .22 option. Competing against .22 1911 conversions like TacSol, Kimber, and Wilson Combat, this RTR .22 is made in Germany by GSG and marketed under the Sig name. It is functionally identical to other GSG 1911-22s. Different colors are offered. At 34 ounces, it mimics your centerfire 1911 well, with similar balance and ergos (discussed). Some low points in the design include a non-positive safety, a weird cupped beavertail, a magazine disconnect safety, proprietary slight dovetails, and of course errant reliability (until fixed). But in action we found the 1911-22 to be extremely accurate and fun. No a substitute for the real deal, the Sig .22 offers much improved economy and some practice with the 1911 form factor. Firepower is adequate at 10 rds though the Umarex produced 1911-22 beats its with 2 more rounds. Many say however this GSG 1911-22 is better built and it’s removable barrel beats that gun. This limited edition FDE version also offers some 2nd Kind of Cool as well. Overall, when it’s running well, this is a fun and enaging 1911 .22 that is recommended.////////////////Nutnfancy Likability Scale 8.5 out of 10 (after reliability mod)