When it comes to a distinctly American autoloader, it is hard to top the classic 1911. Born from the genius of John Moses Browning and adopted by the U.S. military more than a century ago, this classic single-action defensive pistol soldiers on today in the hands of not only select military and law enforcement units, but also everyday citizens. But, feeding these .45 ACP pistols a steady diet of practice ammunition can quicklybecome an expensive endeavor.
For those looking for a cheaper way to keep up their shooting skills with the 1911 platform, there are several rimfire variants of this classic design available on the market today. While the internal mechanical operations of these .22 LR pistols differ from the original (namely straight blowback replacing the locked breech/delayed blowback operation of centerfire variants), with similar handling characteristics and control placements they can do an excellent job of replicating the centerfire 1911 experience at a fraction of the cost. Click through the gallery above to see what options are available on the market for shooters today.
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Sig Sauer
http://www.sigsauer.com
Walther
http://www.waltherarms.com
American Tactical
http://www.americantactical.us
Chiappa
http://www.chiappafirearms.com
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