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Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:45 pm
by flowrie
Greetings,
Last weekend I participated in an action pistol match at NTSA and used my SA 1911A1 45ACP.
Had lots of fun and can't wait for next match next month.

There is also a rimfire action pistol match about once a month and I am looking at the S&W Victory 22lr for that match or the Browning 1911-22.
I like the Browning look, it's almost identical to my 45acp 1911, but I think the S&W Victory might be more enjoyable in the long run (match barrels, red dots, etc...).

Does anyone have any feed back on either weapon? Any pros/cons for each? Or perhaps another model?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:58 pm
by Pawpaw
Don't overlook the idea of putting a 22lr conversion on your 1911.

I have a Kimber conversion on one of my 1911 frames and it is the most fun to shoot pistol I own. It's more accurate than I am.

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:58 pm
by bblhd672
I have Victory with Tandemkross compensator
[url][https://www.tandemkross.com/22-Muzzle-B ... nsator/url]

Can't speak as to it's suitability for matches as I've never shot in one, but it is a good shooter. Lots of accessories available for it.

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:15 pm
by warnmar10
I have a Victory, bone stock. Just point it at something you want a little hole in and pull the trigger. What's not to like?

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:17 pm
by warnmar10
bblhd672 wrote:I have Victory with Tandemkross compensator
https://www.tandemkross.com/22-Muzzle-B ... ompensator

Can't speak as to it's suitability for matches as I've never shot in one, but it is a good shooter. Lots of accessories available for it.
Ungnarled your link.

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:21 am
by Rex B
For a match, I would only consider a modern design. I love mini-1911s, and have the Browning and a dozen other varieties in that size 1911, but they aren't target pistols. The .22 conversion for a 5" 1911 is a good one, My Ciener kit on a dedicated frame is very accurate and has great adjustable sights.

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:52 am
by cheezit
If your looking for a .22 competition gun there are a few good choices out there off the top of my head these are what comes to mind.
High standard victor
S&W mdl 41
Sig trailside
Ruger mk seires

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:55 am
by QB
I have a couple of Victory handguns with threaded barrels. I haven't competed with them but I do shoot them primarily suppressed and they have been 100%. I've had lots of other 22s and currently only have the Victory 22LRs, really like them.

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I recently mounted an UltraDot PanAV red dot optic and Tandemkross charging handle and really like that set up (not pictures).

Re: Victory 22LR or 1911-22 - Any onwers out there?

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:24 pm
by flowrie
Thanks to everyone for the input.
Leaning heavily towards the Victory.
Now, sell a gun to buy the Victory or just buy it outright?
Ask wife for permission or forgiveness later on?
Life is full questions, thanks again to all!