Keep in mind there are several .22 conversions available for the 1911. When I bought mine, pricing in the USA ran right around USD300. I wound up with a Kimber which is mediocre at best (purchased it with the Kimber Custom II that I owned and sold because it was such junk). Because they're not classified as firearms--in the USA, anyway!--you may be able to order one from overseas and have it shipped to you. Depending on the laws in your country, of course!.
Anyway, I like the idea of the .22 conversion because the basic platform stays the same. I just wish mine was more reliable. On the other hand, I get a lot of practice in failure drills...
