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The 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro 250 is one of those guns that does two things at once, and does both well. It's a limited commemorative piece marking 250 years of American independence, with laser-engraved rosewood-colored grips featuring a waving flag motif and a blackened stainless slide with silver brushed polished flats. But underneath all of that, it's also a genuinely capable carry and range pistol built on Browning's proven 1911-380 platform. Chambered in .380 ACP and scaled to roughly 85% of a Government-model 1911, this thing hits that sweet spot between pocketable sizing and real shootability.
Most .380 pistols use a simple blowback operating system, which is cheap to build but rough to shoot. The 1911-380 uses a locked-breech, tilting-barrel design with a much lighter recoil spring, which does two things: it tames the snappiness that .380 ACP is known for, and it makes working the slide considerably easier. The frame is built from a composite mainframe reinforced with a machined 7075 aluminum subframe and steel slide rails, keeping weight down to 18 ounces empty while maintaining durability. Controls are skeletonized and ergonomic, with an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, a flared beavertail grip safety with a memory bump, and a flat mainspring housing with textured grip. The 4.25-inch corrosion-resistant steel barrel is topped with dovetail-mounted steel three-dot combat sights.
Anyone who has spent time behind a 1911 will feel right at home here. The single-action trigger is clean and consistent, the grip fills the hand properly rather than leaving your pinky dangling, and the low bore axis keeps muzzle rise in check. The 8-round single-stack magazine keeps the grip slim enough for concealed carry while giving you a full-hand purchase. Real-world range testing of this platform has shown excellent reliability over extended strings of fire, with the magazine feeding and ejecting cleanly. The slide features seven serration grooves per side for a solid grip whether your hands are dry or not.
Beyond its function, the Medallion Pro 250 is a standout piece for collectors and enthusiasts who want something with a little history behind it. It ships with two heat-treated steel 8-round magazines and a black ABS carry case.
Better than most, by a fair margin. Where the majority of .380s use a basic blowback design that transfers a lot of snap to your hand, the 1911-380 uses a locked-breech, tilting-barrel system with a lighter recoil spring. Combined with the longer barrel, proper grip geometry, and low bore axis, the recoil is noticeably softer and more controllable. Follow-up shots are faster and easier to stay on target.
The Medallion Pro 250 is a commemorative edition released in 2026 to mark 250 years of American independence. It features unique laser-engraved rosewood-colored grips with a waving flag design and is built on the standard proven 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro platform. These types of commemorative releases from Browning tend to have limited production runs, so availability won't last forever.
It works well for carry. At 18 ounces empty and just 0.85 inches wide, it's slim and light enough to carry comfortably inside the waistband or in a good OWB holster. The 4.25-inch barrel makes it slightly longer than a true compact, but the grip-to-height ratio and slim profile keep it manageable. The ambidextrous controls are a genuine plus for carry use.
Yes, it ships with two 8-round heat-treated steel magazines along with a black ABS case. Having a spare mag out of the box is a nice touch whether you're heading to the range or setting it up for carry.
The single-action trigger on the 1911-380 is clean and light, which makes it easier to shoot accurately than a heavier double-action trigger. The slide is also notably easier to rack than most blowback .380s thanks to the lighter recoil spring. Throw in the familiar 1911 controls and the full hand grip, and it's a much more confidence-inspiring gun than a typical compact .380.
Not quite. It's built to approximately 85% of the scale of a full Government-model 1911 in .45 ACP, which is the right size for the .380 ACP cartridge. It still has full 1911 ergonomics and familiar controls, but it's sized more like a compact carry gun than a duty pistol. Think of it as a 1911 that fits the hand of a wider range of shooters.
| UPC | 023614872139 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 051124492 |
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| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .380 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
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