Any opinions on the GSG 1911?

[u/Gladiator-class]

I'm looking for an affordable handgun for casual shooting. I like the look of the GSG 1911 and I can get one for $470 at a local place. I won't be locking in my decision for a little while, but I thought I'd get some opinions now.

On a related note, how would you compare it to a Beretta 92 or a Px4 Storm? Those are the other ones that stand out to me, since I happen to have a couple of magazines that would fit those.

[u/Beretta_errata]

personal opinion only

a pistol running 22LR that is designed to look like another pistol will never shoot as nicely or as accurately as one that was designed solely for 22LR and simple blowback like the Browning Buckmark, S&W Victory, Ruger Standard

my wife has a Walther PPQ in 22LR and while fun, it is nowhere near as clean and accurate as my Buckmark at the same $500 - $600 price range

[u/ohphee → u/Beretta_errata]

My GSG 1911 is doing pretty well with a high round count although the slide catch is peening some (rack it back to release the slide instead).

If I were to do it again I would have gone for a used Ruger Single-Six. I just get a kick out of running manual actions like bolts and levers.

[u/Beretta_errata → u/ohphee]

If I were to do it again I would have gone for a used Ruger Single-Six. I just get a kick out of running manual actions like bolts and levers.

for our new listeners, a Ruger Single Six is a revolver, and although i prefer mid 20^th century and newer autoloaders i am awaiting my first revolver to be approved

[u/ohphee → u/Beretta_errata]

Exciting times. Congratulations!

[u/Beretta_errata → u/ohphee]

sounds too much like

There is a curse. They say: May you live in interesting times.

[u/ohphee → u/Beretta_errata]

No curse intended nor offered. My range just opened up again, and things are looking up in BC and Canada. But do what you will. Have a great weekend. Not a curse either.