Just for the fun of it.
The general idea of converting early 1911 pistols to shoot .22 LR revolved around training. Rimfire ammo cost less and recoil was light. Back then the .45 ACP was a handful of gun and getting new pistol shooters rimfire “trigger time” helped them gain experience and sidestep bad habits.
Even today, Kimber gets more requests for a rimfire than any other version of a 1911. Some want one for practice, some for economy and others because they are so much fun to shoot. This year they are going into production.
Kimber is the world leader in quality 1911 pistols, and the new 17 is an amazing performer in both the black and silver versions of the Rimfire Target.
Even today, Kimber gets more requests for a rimfire than any other version of a 1911. Some want one for practice, some for economy and others because they are so much fun to shoot. This year they are going into production.
Kimber Rimfire Pistols are based on four different versions of the full size Custom. Even though aluminum frames and slides dramatically reduce their weight, recoil is light. Shooters can choose fixed or adjustable sights and from a silver or matte black finish. A ten round magazine is standard.
A conversion kit is great for the same reasons, maybe even better since it can be quickly installed on just about any brand of 1911 pistol. Installation is as easy as field stripping a pistol for cleaning, and changing between centerfire and rimfire takes about one minute. No modifications are necessary and Kimber Conversion Kits do not require changing mainsprings – keeping things simple.
Kimber Conversion Kits fit all Kimber .45 ACP pistols with either 4-inch or 5-inch barrels and single stack magazines. They also work with Kimber .45 ACP Compact models but the magazine protrudes below the grip frame. Conversions will not work with .40 S&W or 38 Super models.
They also fit dozens of different brands and models of 1911 pistols, provided they are “mil-spec”, use single stack magazines and do not have a ramped barrel (call Kimber [800] 880-2418 for help with fit information.)
Note: Kimber is now offering a fired case with any gun for sales in New York and Maryland. We are charging an extra ten dollars for this option, which will automatically be billed to you if you live in these two states.
