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There is something about a 1911 that never gets old, and Browning found a clever way to make that feeling a lot cheaper to feed. The 1911-22 A1 is a scaled version of the original Government Model, sized at 85% of the full gun because that proportion suits the .22 LR cartridge just right. This is not a full size pistol with a conversion kit stuffed inside. Every dimension shrinks together, so the grip angle, control placement, and overall balance still feel like the real thing, just trimmed down enough that smaller hands finally get a 1911 that fits.
This polymer frame version pairs a matte black composite frame with a machined aluminum subframe, which keeps weight down around 15 ounces without giving up rigidity where it counts. The serrated slide rides over a 4.25 inch steel barrel with a target crown, and the fixed A1 style sights keep the profile true to the classic GI look. The single action trigger, thumb safety, grip safety, and slide stop all work exactly the way a 1911 owner expects, and the pistol strips down for cleaning the same way a full size gun does. If you already run a centerfire 1911, everything here will feel familiar from the first magazine.
The blowback action feeds from a 10 round heat treated steel magazine with relief buttons that make loading easy on the thumbs, and the light recoil makes this a natural pick for introducing new folks to handgun fundamentals. Trigger time is where skills get built, and burning through a brick of .22 costs a fraction of what centerfire practice runs. Between the American made construction, the faithful manual of arms, and the sheer fun factor of ringing steel all afternoon, the 1911-22 A1 earns its spot in the range bag. It is the kind of pistol that gets passed around the firing line because everyone wants a turn.
Yes, and that is the whole point of the design. The thumb safety, grip safety, slide stop, magazine release, and single action trigger all operate just like a full size Government Model, and it field strips the same way too. Since everything is scaled to 85%, the balance and grip feel stay true, just in a smaller package.
No, because the pistol is scaled down to 85% of original dimensions, standard 1911 holsters and magazines will not fit. You will want holsters made specifically for the Browning 1911-22 line, and spare 10-round factory magazines are available from Browning and most major retailers.
The blowback action is designed to cycle standard and high velocity .22 LR loads reliably. Like most rimfire semi-autos, it tends to run smoothest with quality mainstream ammunition such as CCI Mini-Mags, and it typically gets even more consistent after a break-in period of a few hundred rounds.
It is one of the better options out there for that job. The 85% scale grip fits smaller hands well, .22 LR recoil is very mild, and the gun teaches the full 1911 manual of arms including both the thumb and grip safeties. It also builds skills that transfer directly to a centerfire 1911 later on, all while keeping ammo costs low.
| UPC | 023614864936 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 051063490 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 15.1500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 7.8 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Shipping Weight | 1.9000000000000001 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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