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Browning 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro Compact .380 ACP

UPC: 023614443773

$949.99

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Description

John Moses Browning gets credit for both the 1911 platform and the .380 ACP cartridge, and this pistol is where those two ideas finally meet properly. Scaled to about 85 percent the size of a full-size .45 ACP 1911, the Medallion Pro Compact keeps a grip long enough for a real handful instead of the finger-pinching feel of most .380 pocket guns. That extra size over typical small .380s pays off on the range, since the added weight and longer sight radius help settle the snappy recoil this caliber is known for and make quick follow-up shots realistic instead of a hopeful guess.

Rosewood Grips and Blackened Steel Give the Medallion Pro Its Look

The Medallion Pro name comes from the finish work, and it shows. The slide wears a blackened stainless top with silver brushed polished flats, paired with checkered rosewood grip panels and a gold Buckmark inlay that nods to Browning's own history with both this platform and this cartridge. Underneath the good looks sits a composite mainframe reinforced with a 7075 aluminum subframe and slide rails, which keeps the unloaded weight down around a pound without sacrificing the durability a daily carry gun needs to hold up over time.

Controls That Feel Like a Full-Size 1911

Everything about how this pistol runs mirrors what 1911 owners already know: a crisp single-action trigger, a locked-breech tilting barrel, and a beavertail grip safety that has to be seated before the gun will fire. An extended ambidextrous thumb safety sits within easy reach for right and left-handed use, and a magazine disconnect means the trigger won't move unless a mag is seated, which is worth knowing if dry firing is part of your routine. Steel night sights come dovetailed into the slide with tritium inserts front and rear, so the sight picture stays visible even when the light starts to fade.

Sized Right for Daily Carry Without Feeling Like a Toy

With a 3.625-inch barrel and an 8+1 round capacity, the Medallion Pro Compact splits the difference between concealment and control better than most subcompacts in this caliber. Checkering on the front and back straps helps lock the pistol in place during rapid strings, and the natural grip angle and low bore axis carried over from the full-size 1911 make it point instinctively whether it's riding in a holster all day or running a few boxes of ammo through it at the range.

Key Specifications

  • Model: 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro Compact
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 051915492
  • UPC: 023614443773
  • Caliber: .380 ACP
  • Action Type: Single Action
  • Capacity: 8+1 Rounds
  • Barrel Length: 3.625 inches
  • Overall Length: 6.875 inches
  • Sight Radius: 4.75 inches
  • Weight (Unloaded): 16 oz
  • Frame Material: Composite with 7075 aluminum subframe
  • Slide Finish: Blackened stainless steel with silver brushed polished flats
  • Grips: Checkered rosewood with gold Buckmark inlay
  • Sights: Night sights, front dot and rear bar, dovetailed into slide
  • Safety Features: Ambidextrous thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, magazine disconnect
  • Magazine: 1x 8-round steel magazine

What’s Included

  • Browning 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro Compact pistol
  • One 8-round steel magazine
  • ABS carry case
  • Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .380 ACP a solid choice for carrying in the 1911-380 Medallion Pro Compact?

Paired with quality defensive ammunition, .380 ACP has long been a proven option for concealed carry, and the Medallion Pro Compact's larger-than-average frame helps tame recoil compared to typical small .380 pocket pistols. That added control means faster, more accurate follow-up shots than you'd get from a tinier gun in the same caliber.

Does the Medallion Pro Compact really handle like a full-size 1911?

It does. The single-action trigger, locked-breech tilting barrel, and natural grip angle are all carried over from the full-size design, just scaled down to 85 percent. Anyone who has run a 1911 before will find the manual of arms familiar right away.

What comes in the box with this pistol?

This model ships with one 8-round steel magazine, an ABS carry case, and the owner's manual. It's ready to go once you add your own choice of practice or defensive ammo.

Are the night sights already installed on this model?

Yes, this version of the Medallion Pro Compact comes with steel night sights dovetailed into the slide, giving a front dot and rear bar sight picture with tritium inserts that stay visible in low light. There's no need to send it out for an upgrade before carrying it after dark.

Does this pistol have a magazine disconnect safety?

Yes, like other Black Label 1911-380 models, this pistol will not fire unless a magazine is inserted. Worth keeping in mind if dry fire practice is part of your routine, since you'll want a magazine loaded with snap caps rather than pulling the trigger with the mag out.

How does field stripping work on the Medallion Pro Compact?

The process follows the same basic steps as a standard 1911: remove the magazine, clear the chamber, press in the spring-loaded bushing button below the muzzle, then rotate the bushing and slide the parts off for cleaning. Most owners get through it in just a few minutes without needing any special tools.

Additional information

UPC

023614443773

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

051915492

Action

ATF Type

Pistol

Barrel Finish

Matte Stainless

Barrel Length

3.625"

Caliber/Gauge

.380 ACP

Capacity

8 + 1

Color

Stainless

Length

12.5

Number of Magazines

1 8 rd.

Package Height

3.0

Package Width

11.0

Product Type

Semi-Auto Pistol

Safety

Ambidextrous Thumb/Grip

Shipping Weight

1.95

Sights

Night Sights

Sights Type

Night Sights

Slide Description

Serrated

Magazine Included

1 x 8-Round

Model

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