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Browning didn't just bolt a rimfire conversion kit onto a 1911 frame and call it done. The 1911-22 A1 was engineered from scratch at roughly 85% of John Browning's original 1911 dimensions, a ratio Browning's team settled on after plenty of testing to find what actually felt right for the .22 LR cartridge. Pick one up and the resemblance to a full-size Government Model is immediate, from the grip angle down to the way the controls sit under your thumb.
Everything that makes a 1911 a 1911 carries over here. The thumb safety, grip safety, slide stop, and magazine release are all positioned right where a 1911 shooter expects them, and the pistol field-strips the same way too. Checkered walnut grips with the classic double-diamond pattern dress up a lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame, while the matte black slide wears vertical rear serrations for a solid grip when racking it. Fixed A1-style front and rear sights round out the GI-inspired look.
Instead of the swinging-link barrel setup found on centerfire 1911s, this one runs a straight blowback action, a simpler and more reliable way to cycle the .22 LR round. The 4.25 inch barrel uses a stainless steel block with a target crown, and a polished feed ramp helps keep ammo moving smoothly through the action. It ships with one 10-round magazine built from heat-treated steel with a coil spring, designed to hold up to years of range trips without losing feeding reliability. The single-action trigger breaks clean, giving new and experienced hands alike a familiar, confidence-building press.
This pistol picked up Field & Stream's Best New Handgun award back in 2011, and it's remained a go-to choice for anyone who wants to practice 1911 fundamentals, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, without burning through centerfire ammo prices. It's also a natural pick for introducing a new shooter to the platform before they move up to a full-size 1911, since the manual of arms translates directly. Just keep in mind this is a dedicated rimfire design, so dry firing isn't recommended, and it runs best on mainstream quality .22 LR loads rather than the lightest subsonic bulk ammo.
Yes, that was the whole point of the design. Browning scaled it to 85% of the original 1911 dimensions and kept the same grip angle, control layout, and takedown process, so the manual of arms transfers directly if you already own a full-size 1911.
It ships with one 10-round heat-treated steel magazine. Plenty of owners pick up a spare or two down the road just to keep range sessions moving without stopping to reload.
Mainstream, quality .22 LR loads like CCI Mini-Mags, Federal, or Aguila tend to cycle the straight blowback action reliably. Very light subsonic or quiet rounds sometimes lack the energy to fully cycle the slide, which is common with rimfire blowback designs.
No, Browning specifically advises against dry firing this pistol since it can damage the chamber face or firing pin over time. Snap caps are the safer route if you want to work on trigger technique at home.
Because it's scaled down, most full-size 1911 holsters won't fit snugly, though some owners have had luck with holsters cut for Commander or Officer-length 1911s with a little adjustment. It's worth checking fitment before assuming a holster will work.
It's one of the more popular choices for exactly that. Low recoil, familiar controls, and inexpensive .22 LR ammo make it easy to focus on fundamentals like grip and sight picture before moving up to a centerfire 1911.
| UPC | 023614072003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 051802490 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 4.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 10 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 15.4500 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 7.8 |
| Product Type | Pistol |
| Safety | Grip/Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 1.85 |
| Sights | Black A1 Front & Rear |
| Sights Type | Black A1 Front & Rear |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Barrel Finish | Matte |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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