Browning Black Label 380 Review

The browning black label 380 1911 is a well executed idea of shrinking down a 1911 into a smaller package. It makes a relatively easy to conceal handgun into a slim wunderkund that melts away into even summer clothes.

1911 380

The 1911 380 browningblack label pro is a dead ringer for a 45 acp 1911 but downsized for 380 acp.

Browning black label 380 review. During our limited exposure we found the black label 1911 380 was a very nice pistol that performed flawlessly on the range. In every test we conducted on paper on steel plates to 35 yards and through defensive and competitive drills the black label performed flawlessly. The 1911 380 which bears brownings tactically inspired black label brand above features lto r.

There are some very informative things that come out about the browning 1911 380 as frank and others put it to the test. An aluminum insert in its polymer frame. Photography by jeff quinn boge quinn.

When i first received word that a browning 1911 380 was on its way to me for a gun review i was less than enthusiastic. Browning black label 1911 380 compacts. This quote will be of interest to you.

Instead of building a me too type of 380 pistol browning dug deep into the roots of the legendary john browning and built their pistol to fit the cartridge. Brownings original inventions the model 1911 handgun and the 380 acp cartridge. Browning has expanded their black label 1911 380 line this year.

Combining two of john brownings greatest innovations brownings 1911 380 black label pistol takes the legendary 1911 to a new level. The browning 1911 380 black label medallion pro compact semi auto pistol is a scaled down version of the john m. As of the date of this review.

A rowel hammer extended safety and beavertail. Browning 1911 380 black label 380 acp semi automatic pistol. This new offering pairs two of john m.

The black label 1911 380 launched in 2015 and we were there on the range to test these mini 1911s. Perfect for self defense carry this modern lightweight 1911 is scaled down in size to 85 of the original 45 acp and modified to handle 380 acp cartridges. Image courtesy of the manufacturer.

For 2015 browning is proud to introduce the black label 1911 380 autoloading pistol. We know that john browning built the 1911 prototype had several 1911 part patents and essentially invented the 1911 and the 380 cartridge.

Hot New Pistols From Kimber And Browning Shoot It Out Gun Tests