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Browning Introduces 1911-22 L.R. Autoloading Pistol.
Morgan, Utah – In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the classic 1911 pistol designed by John M. Browning, Browning is pleased to introduce a scaled-down, 22 L.R. version of this great firearm for 2011.
The new pistol is almost an exact replica of the original 1911, just smaller. The new Browning 1911-22 is proudly made in the USA. Guns shipped in 2011 will include a special first year of production collector’s certificate plus a free limited edition commemorative canvas and leather zippered pistol case.
The frame and slide of the Browning 1911-22 are machined from aluminum alloy with a matte blued finish. The barrel has a stainless steel barrel block and target crown. The new 1911-22 has a single action trigger and a straight blow back action for enhanced simplicity and reliability. Other features include fixed sights, detachable 10-round magazine, manual thumb safety and grip safety. The new Browning 1911-22 is 85% the size of the original 1911 John M. Browning design. The smaller size makes it very light and easy to handle, especially for smaller shooters.
An A1 version of the 1911-22 will be offered with a 4 ¼” barrel and 5 1/2” sight radius that weighs 15 ½ oz. Overall length on the A1 is 7 1/8”. A Compact 1911-22 version will also be offered with a 3 5/8” barrel and 4 7/8” sight radius that weighs 15 oz. Overall length on the Compact is 6 1/2”. Grips on both models are brown composite.
All controls operate just as those on the original John M. Browning-designed Model 1911. New Browning Model 1911-22 L.R. A1 and Compact models have a Suggested Retail price of $599.99. Shipments are expected to start in the first quarter of 2011.
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Martin
November 23, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Maybe this will eventually lead to a .380 or 9mm in this size.
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poo-poo anythingbut acp 45
January 24, 2011 at 11:31 pm
gotta’ be a good trainer on the cheap!
robert j. walters
March 2, 2011 at 7:21 pm
nice going Browning on the new 1911-22 !!! please make the full size 45 acp that will have John Moses Browning cheering from the grave !!! as well as a whole lotta us Browning fans that have always wanted a little more than the Hi-Power !!!
matt
March 29, 2011 at 8:38 pm
duuude just shot one yesterday and thought it was asome
matt
March 29, 2011 at 8:41 pm
and shot about ten clay pigens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JD
October 23, 2011 at 9:41 am
I think this is going to be a decent seller “as is” due to the fact it may be a limited anniversary production, there are few mid size 22 autos to choose from and the more famous ones like Walther PPKs (22.5oz)and Beretta 87 (20 oz)are at least 50% more expensive and hard to find. Of course, you could buy a Bersa 22cal (18oz) for 50% less but none of these are American Made, and not offered in 1911 style which is a proven seller. Maybe next year, if the production continues, Browning will increase the price a reasonable amount and make this pistol with a real steel slide like the previous three models mentioned as it would only add about ~30% more in weight, give it a nice hefty, quality feeling that it is going to last 25K rds.,thus putting it in the range of those mentioned. Perhaps the extra weight found in those others is not just in their steel slide but a beefier frame. Whatever the weight of the steel slide on those three examples, the 22cal has no problem cycling in those models with any HV 22 ammo you feed them based on all the reviews I have found. Next, put real walnut grips with US engraved on it, offer it in polished blue, matte black and OD green finishes and there would be a one year waiting list to get one!!!
Curt
November 21, 2011 at 6:41 pm
when wil this gun be in stores it looks nice on my PC but if i can’t buy woooopy doooooo. Next question is this going to be a limited production. last question is this gun going to say morgan Utah ( made in japan) like there shotguns