Is there a .22 Cal Conversion? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

**Mad Geek** · 09-25-2007, 08:08 AM

Has anyone seen or heard anything on a .22 cal conversion for the XD 45? I have one for my Colt 1911 and it is SWEET! Allows you to burn thru ammo cheaply and get the feel without the HUGE cost difference.

DeltaCharlie2 · 09-25-2007, 08:35 AM

I sent the following two emails to Springfield and to Advantage Arms yesterday about a kit for the .45acp. I'll let you know if and when either of them respond.

To SA: (sales@springfield-armory.com)
Hello,
I am the satisfied owner or an XD .45acp 4" service model and am interested in a conversion kit to fire smaller caliber ammunition. Are there any such kits that would work with my model pistol?
There is a rumor spreading on XDtalk.com that Advantage Arms is in the process of manufacturing a .22lr kit for the XD, but their website has no mention of such kit. Have you heard anything?
Thank you for your time and attention,
Aaron

To AA: (gunkits@advantagearms.com')
Hello,
There is a thread on Xdtalk.com that contains a picture from the Shot Show of a Springfield Armory XD with your .22lr conversion kit. Is this a product that you plan to release to the public, and if so, what models would the kit fit?
The XD chambered in 9mm/.40/45GAP is supposed to have a different frame than the .45acp. Will there be hope for the owners of the .45acp with a 4" barrel?
Thank you very much for your time,
Aaron

Liquid Rhino · 09-25-2007, 08:37 AM

Advantage Arms is introducing these by the end of the year supposedly. They're saying they're starting with the .22LR Kit for the .40 first and other models in the months to come. Give them a call and let us know what you find.

**Mad Geek** · 09-25-2007, 08:41 AM

That's great. Thanks.

CTrider XD · 09-25-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Geek

Has anyone seen or heard anything on a .22 cal conversion for the XD 45? I have one for my Colt 1911 and it is SWEET! Allows you to burn thru ammo cheaply and get the feel without the HUGE cost difference.

Thanks for bringing this up again. I also have the XD45 4" service model and would like a good 22 cal. conversion for it. I hope they make one.

DeltaCharlie2 · 09-26-2007, 05:07 AM

Here is the reply I got this morning from Springfield Armory when I asked about any conversion kits that they knew of for the XD. I'm still waiting to hear back from Advantage Arms.

Hi Aaron,

I do not know of or recommend any conversion kits for the XD’s at this time.

Thank You for your continued interest in Springfield Armory products.

Jon Yacapraro
Customer Service
Springfield Inc.
420 West Main St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
1-800-680-6866

**Mad Geek** · 09-26-2007, 07:40 AM

Thanks DC2 for keeping us all in the loop. I know how important an accesory like this CAN be to a lot of shooters.

Racklover · 09-30-2007, 06:37 AM

Good luck with AA, I sent them several e-mails and never got a reply back.

ArmyGuy45 · 09-30-2007, 06:39 AM

why would you want to go from a 45 to a 22?

Racklover · 09-30-2007, 06:42 AM

$ When it comes to practice. Granted recoil is different but for me, my daughter and wife could shoot the .22 all day long and it is cheap. Personally, I would put the kit on a .40 Service Model.

09-25-2007, 08:08 AM	#1
Mad Geek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Yosemite Posts: 1,059	Is there a .22 Cal Conversion? Has anyone seen or heard anything on a .22 cal conversion for the XD 45? I have one for my Colt 1911 and it is SWEET! Allows you to burn thru ammo cheaply and get the feel without the HUGE cost difference. __________________ Chuck NRA Patron Life Member US Concealed Carry Association Founding Life Member: Society Of The Honor Guard, Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Senior Member CalCCW - Helping Californians Legally Obtain A Concealed Carry License "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." Robert A. Heinlein

09-25-2007, 08:35 AM	#2
DeltaCharlie2 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, FL Posts: 215	I sent the following two emails to Springfield and to Advantage Arms yesterday about a kit for the .45acp. I'll let you know if and when either of them respond. To SA: (sales@springfield-armory.com) Hello, I am the satisfied owner or an XD .45acp 4" service model and am interested in a conversion kit to fire smaller caliber ammunition. Are there any such kits that would work with my model pistol? There is a rumor spreading on XDtalk.com that Advantage Arms is in the process of manufacturing a .22lr kit for the XD, but their website has no mention of such kit. Have you heard anything? Thank you for your time and attention, Aaron To AA: (gunkits@advantagearms.com') Hello, There is a thread on Xdtalk.com that contains a picture from the Shot Show of a Springfield Armory XD with your .22lr conversion kit. Is this a product that you plan to release to the public, and if so, what models would the kit fit? The XD chambered in 9mm/.40/45GAP is supposed to have a different frame than the .45acp. Will there be hope for the owners of the .45acp with a 4" barrel? Thank you very much for your time, Aaron __________________ "An unloaded gun is just a club" Currently: H&K USP Compact .45 w/Insight X2L Previously owned: XD9 subcompact w/ Insight XML XD45 service H&K USP 9mm w/ Streamlight TLR-1 Ruger LCP Desert Eagle .44mag Taurus PT24/7 Pro .45 S&W model 457 H&R Protector 12ga Romanian AK-47 (7.62x39 w/side-folding stock) Savage Arms model 111 (.30-06)

09-25-2007, 08:37 AM	#3
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 969	Advantage Arms is introducing these by the end of the year supposedly. They're saying they're starting with the .22LR Kit for the .40 first and other models in the months to come. Give them a call and let us know what you find. __________________ WARNING! There ain't no more continues, dog...

09-25-2007, 08:41 AM	#4
Mad Geek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Yosemite Posts: 1,059	That's great. Thanks. __________________ Chuck NRA Patron Life Member US Concealed Carry Association Founding Life Member: Society Of The Honor Guard, Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Senior Member CalCCW - Helping Californians Legally Obtain A Concealed Carry License "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." Robert A. Heinlein

09-26-2007, 05:07 AM	#6
DeltaCharlie2 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlantic Beach, FL Posts: 215	Here is the reply I got this morning from Springfield Armory when I asked about any conversion kits that they knew of for the XD. I'm still waiting to hear back from Advantage Arms. Hi Aaron, I do not know of or recommend any conversion kits for the XD’s at this time. Thank You for your continued interest in Springfield Armory products. Jon Yacapraro Customer Service Springfield Inc. 420 West Main St. Geneseo, IL 61254 1-800-680-6866 __________________ "An unloaded gun is just a club" Currently: H&K USP Compact .45 w/Insight X2L Previously owned: XD9 subcompact w/ Insight XML XD45 service H&K USP 9mm w/ Streamlight TLR-1 Ruger LCP Desert Eagle .44mag Taurus PT24/7 Pro .45 S&W model 457 H&R Protector 12ga Romanian AK-47 (7.62x39 w/side-folding stock) Savage Arms model 111 (.30-06)

09-26-2007, 07:40 AM	#7
Mad Geek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Yosemite Posts: 1,059	Thanks DC2 for keeping us all in the loop. I know how important an accesory like this CAN be to a lot of shooters. __________________ Chuck NRA Patron Life Member US Concealed Carry Association Founding Life Member: Society Of The Honor Guard, Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Senior Member CalCCW - Helping Californians Legally Obtain A Concealed Carry License "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." Robert A. Heinlein

09-30-2007, 06:37 AM	#8
Racklover XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	Good luck with AA, I sent them several e-mails and never got a reply back. __________________ XD .45C XD .40 Service XD 9mm Tactical XD 9mm SC

09-30-2007, 06:39 AM	#9
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,419	why would you want to go from a 45 to a 22? __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword!

09-30-2007, 06:42 AM	#10
Racklover XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 48	$ When it comes to practice. Granted recoil is different but for me, my daughter and wife could shoot the .22 all day long and it is cheap. Personally, I would put the kit on a .40 Service Model. __________________ XD .45C XD .40 Service XD 9mm Tactical XD 9mm SC

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