The Rock Island Armory M1911-A1 XT22 combo is two pistols in one: a full-size 1911 frame that ships with a .22 LR upper for cheap, low-recoil practice and a .45 ACP upper for the real thing. Swap slides and you go from an afternoon of plinking to the cartridge John Browning designed the platform around, all while keeping the same grip, trigger and controls. Both barrels measure five inches, and the whole package wears a durable, non-reflective Parkerized finish. The rimfire side runs on a dedicated .22 slide assembly rather than a conversion kit, so it is tuned for reliable feeding with standard high-velocity ammunition. It is a smart buy for anyone who wants to master the 1911 trigger without burning through .45 ACP.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.