Chiappa 1911-22 Compact Review | .22LR 

I remember when this gun was first released, in 2009. People were raving about it, even though it was made from zinc alloy/ZAMAK/pot metal, the grip safety was non-functional, with dreadful internal lock, and a heavy trigger (people were reporting 8 to 9 lbs trigger pull), because it was the only game in town. The next year, 2010, GSG version came out, got working grip safety, no internal lock (but got an equally unwelcome mag disconnect), more parts that could swap with real 1911, etc. And even though the GSG was/is made from ZAMAK as well, the fit and finish was miles and miles ahead of the Chiappa. People were even happier :) Then came the Walther/Umarex/Colt 1911-22 (slide made of aluminum, frame still pot metal), and Browning 1911-22 (all aluminum, no pot metal), the selection became so plentiful, I haven't heard much about the Chiappa ever since, until this video. Feels like 2009 again :)

Its a soft Zinc alloy. The finish will wear quickly, so use a matt on the bench to protect the finish. Contact from the hardened steel slide lock, will cause peening on the soft slide metal. Easy to maintain and accurate at least.

Sorry about the focus issues folks. I travelled with my Sony a7IV and forgot to switch the focus mode back to area (it was stuck on center point). Nevertheless hope you enjoy it :)

Definitely enjoyed your review of the Chiappa 1911-22. I just recently purchased one and I am loving it. It is one of the six pistols I will be bringing to the range next week. Along with the 1911-22 I will have another 22lr, a 380, two 9mm and a 10mm. Again thanks for the video and keep shooting 👍.

"Warning before using read owner's manual." Love it. I'm assuming that's a Canadian addition, like photos of cadaver lungs on cigarette packs?

Thanks for putting out these videos man, keep up the great vids !!

As usual a good technical presentation. I have always liked single action handguns; to be specific the old revolvers I inherited. I just get a sense of greater control than with them, as compared to for example, a Glock.

Gotta love Canadian laws

Nice vid. I'm thinking you have the Standard model and not the Compact. I too recently picked up the Standard and the grips are indeed wood, albeit unfinished wood. Any 1911 grips will fit btw, but I removed the grips and sprayed them with clear enamel and they came out great. Made the pistol look even that much better. And no, from my research here in the US, there are no higher capacity mags for these, yet. Hoping to get to the range soon to try it out.

isnt this not the compact model? I own the compact model and it says "compact" by 19-11 way shortter barrel. needless to say this is an awesome gun!

Yeah... I have one of these. And a Sig/GSG and a Walther. Do yourself a favor and buy the Walther instead of this. You won't regret it. Not even accurate. I have met a few guys who got these, and seems I got the good one. These are a questionable quality. Work OK if you get high-velocity ammo, otherwise they just don't. Golden bullet and CCI standard get a malfunction every 15 rounds or so. Do not recommend at all. Unless you are collecting these things, stay away.

Bro will handgun become legal again if poil wins

Meh, 10 rounds for 22.. Cool gun, though.