Browing 1911-22

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Anyone have one and have any feedback? Held one the other day at the gunshop and fell inlove the smallness of it, being only 85% of a full size 1911.
My concern is I cant find mags for it anywhere and If I buy the gun I would like atleast 5 additional mags.
So feedback and a source for mags? Thanks guys!
 
One of the distributors told me that Browning will be shipping extra mags in August... they're obviously behind in their production. The 1911-22 seems to be in short supply as well.
 
Apparently the magazines where the cause of the original launch delay. I, like you, fell in love with it and did purchase one knowing that magazines will be available eventually.
 
i dont know anyone who picked one up who didnt want/buy it !
i have a sig mossy too
the browning tops it in every way, looks, feel, accuracy, trigger, pointability,materials, balance, finish, you name it, oh yah it eats everything i feed it!
 
Saw one this week at one of the local shops. Didn't handle it. It does look very cute at ~ 7/8 scale of a full size 1911/1911A1.

With the $560 price tag & lack of spare mags, I think I'll stick with my GSG 1911 .22 lr for now, though.

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NAA said:
Saw one this week at one of the local shops. Didn't handle it. It does look very cute at ~ 7/8 scale of a full size 1911/1911A1.

With the $560 price tag & lack of spare mags, I think I'll stick with my GSG 1911 .22 lr for now, though.

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Same here, and i find it to be way to small. Sticking with my GSG.
 
I had a look at one at Cabelas. I wouldn't buy one because of the 85% size compared to a full sized 1911. I don't think any of the parts are interchangeable and it would be hard to find any aftermarket parts.
 
jackrabbit000 said:
I had a look at one at Cabelas. I wouldn't buy one because of the 85% size compared to a full sized 1911. I don't think any of the parts are interchangeable and it would be hard to find any aftermarket parts.
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the size is part of what makes it great, hold one before you make up your mind
its a browning, what parts do you want to change?
after market parts? its been released what, 4 or 5 months
sounds like sour grapes
 
I handled one for the first time today, and I'm probably one of the few that aren't smitten with its size. The GSG 1911s have been around for a while, and proven to be quite good. I'd prefer something similar in size to my Kimber, so I'll likely purchase the GSG when its time to pull out my wallet.
 
Craig0ry said:
Anyone have one and have any feedback? Held one the other day at the gunshop and fell inlove the smallness of it, being only 85% of a full size 1911.
My concern is I cant find mags for it anywhere and If I buy the gun I would like atleast 5 additional mags.
So feedback and a source for mags? Thanks guys!
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Just saw it listed @ Williams Arms - Port Perry. Call or send them email regarding extra mags.
 
I have one and like it lots too. The recoil spring guide is plastic and mine split after about 300 rounds. I took it back to the store and they replaced the guide with one they had in stock. I'm glad they did because spare parts are probably a year away at least. I like how it feels and shoots although I don't like the sights. It'll be at least a year before aftermarket ones available (if at all) and they will probably be expensive because its an oddball size. If you're looking for something customizable you might want to pass but it is a well built gun (despite the recoil spring guide).
 
Who actually makes this gun? I know it's a Browning, but I'd be curious to know who makes this gun FOR Browning.
 
I'll be picking up one of these Browning 1911-22's.
I take various people to the range so they may experience the enjoyment of shooting. Women and children with smaller hands are far more comfortable shooting a gun of this size and may continue in the sport if it's enjoyable.
Frankly, I'm tired of so many guys insisting that 1911's need to be full size and steel.
People with various physical limitations have different needs so why not different sizes and weights of the 1911's?
My grandson doesn't enjoy prolonged shooting with a full size 1911 because of the weight and wrist strain but says he will go to the range more often when this little Browning shows up.
 
I handled one of these and thought it felt awful... felt like I was holding a cheap watergun in my hands...

to each his own I guess
 
mr00jimbo said:
Who actually makes this gun? I know it's a Browning, but I'd be curious to know who makes this gun FOR Browning.
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Browning does ...in their Morgan, Utah plant. They make some other .22 pistols there. The magazines, which are the issue are outsourced, to whom , I do not know.
 
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