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John Browning gave the world both the 1911 and the .380 ACP cartridge, and this pistol finally puts the two together the right way. The 1911-380 Black Label is a genuine 1911 scaled down to 85% of the original, and this full-size version carries a 4.25 inch barrel that squeezes extra velocity out of the .380 round while stretching the sight radius for easier accuracy. At roughly 18 ounces, it disappears on the belt in a way no steel-frame 1911 ever could.
Here is what separates the 1911-380 from the pocket pistol crowd: it runs a locked-breech, recoil-operated action just like a full-size 1911, not the stiff blowback system most .380s use. That means a lighter recoil spring and a slide you can rack without a wrestling match, which makes this a great fit for anyone with reduced hand strength. You get a crisp single-action trigger, a flared beavertail grip safety with memory bump, an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, and skeletonized controls. Even takedown follows the familiar 1911 routine.
This configuration is a looker. The machined stainless steel slide wears brush-polished flats set against blackened curves for a sharp bi-tone contrast, and the maple grip panels feature intricate checkering with a gold Buckmark medallion. Steel 3-dot sights sit low on the slide for a clean draw and quick target pickup, all riding on a lightweight composite frame.
Unlike micro .380s that leave your pinky dangling, the grip here gives all three fingers a full purchase below the trigger guard. Combine that with the soft-recoiling .380 cartridge in a slightly larger package and you get a pistol that is genuinely fun to run fast, with quick follow-up shots and mild muzzle flip. Browning includes two 8-round magazines and a pistol rug, so you are set for the range from day one.
Yes, and that is the whole appeal. It is built as an 85% scale version of the original Model 1911, keeping the single-action trigger, grip safety, thumb safety, and familiar 1911-style takedown. Browning even stayed faithful to details like the internal extractor rather than simplifying the design.
Very. Unlike most blowback-operated .380 pistols that need a heavy recoil spring, the 1911-380 uses a locked-breech, recoil-operated action like a full-size 1911. That allows a much lighter spring, so racking the slide takes noticeably less effort, which makes it a popular pick for folks with limited hand strength.
It is a bit larger on purpose. The grip gives you a full three-finger hold below the trigger guard, which tames recoil and makes follow-up shots faster and more accurate than what tiny pocket guns allow. The 4.25 inch barrel also adds velocity and a longer sight radius, yet the whole pistol still weighs only around 18 ounces.
This configuration ships with two 8-round steel magazines, so you have a spare right out of the box. Browning also includes a pistol rug to keep it protected on the way to the range.
| UPC | 023614861812 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 051998492 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .380 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Color | BI-TONE |
| Length | 15 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 7.6 |
| Product Type | 1911 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.3 |
| Sights | 3-Dot |
| Sights Type | 3-Dot |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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