Best .22 Host for 22Sparrow - Updated with pics

goteron · Post by **goteron** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:30 pm

Looking to buy either a Mark III, 22/45, or Buckmark. I am leaning towards the 22/45. I want to build a setup close to what is pictured here.

What are the major differences between the Mark III, 22/45 and buckmark. I plan on putting a Bushnell TRS and TLR-2 on it.

I just saw USP9C's 22/45 Spectre combo, looks good, and I am leaning toward the 22/45

Thanks

cyclone72 · Post by **cyclone72** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:45 pm

Id get a MKIII over the 22/45.I had the 22/45 and hated the fact that I couldnt put different grips on it so I sold it.

goteron · Post by **goteron** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:18 pm

I have seen the grip mod and mag disconnect mod for it, so. Would probably do those. What about the controls, safety, slide release, mag release?

Plunky · Post by **Plunky** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:43 pm

I have a MKIII 22/45 and a MKII stainless, both with 4.5" Pac-Lite barrels for hosts pistol wise. I disabled all the extra crap on the 22/45 that is on all the MKIII's. I am more than pleased with the suppression the Silencerco Sparrow does on those hosts. Never tried it on a Buckmark, but I will at some point.

On a side note, it sounds spooky quiet on a CZ 452 American as well.

Also, you can put different grips on the 22/45. Just have to do a slight mod, which I did (among other mods). There are several mods that can be done, just look around at the rimfirecentral forums:
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php

Abiqua · Post by **Abiqua** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:32 am

I looked at both the 22/45 and the MKIII and went with the MKIII b/c I wanted an all metal lower and I can change grips without dicking around with any mods. I had it threaded by Mike at Tornado Tech, who did a great job, and am waiting on my 22Sparrow paperwork.

ASP2001 · Post by **ASP2001** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:03 pm

The MK II/III retains a little more weight in the frame than the 22/45. This adds stability when shooting. The Pac-lite with a 22/45 frame is extremely light weight and I find it harder to keep still....

uspc9mm · Post by **uspc9mm** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:12 pm

The 22/45 and TacSol combo is almost absurdly light without the can and sorta front heavy with it.

Personally I like the angle of the grip on the 22/45 more than the mark IIIs.....

I would definitely upgrade the front sight on the TacSol upper if you get it, the factory one is tough to see.

goteron · Post by **goteron** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:49 pm

uspc9mm, I just added a fiber optic front sight to the order, thanks for the advice. I bought all the stuff to do the grip mod and mag disconnect mod. Hoping I can find a 22/45 at the gun show this weekend.

goteron · Post by **goteron** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:40 pm

Finally got everything in. Still waiting on paperwork for the 22Sparrow, but so far, love the Pac-Lite. Here are some pictures.

I did the 1911 Grip Mod, Slingshot Mod, and Mag Disconnect Mod, plus added 1911 Bumper Pads for all the mags (From Tech Teach). Have a CAA TLL and Bushnell TRS-25 - $175 compared to what a H-1 and TLR-2 would have cost $650+

Super happy with this combination so far. Probably going to replace the trigger with a VQ when I get the chance.

chingon · Post by **chingon** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:29 pm

Where do I find instructions on the grip mod for the 22/45?

coyote223 · Post by **coyote223** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:03 pm

chingon wrote:Where do I find instructions on the grip mod for the 22/45?

Here's one,,,
http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/showthread.php?t=68671