Browning
Browning 1911-380
85% scale 1911 in .380, aluminum frame, 8+1, easiest-shooting .380 available
Key Highlights
- •Easiest-shooting .380
- •8+1 highest in 1911 .380 class
- •85% scale aluminum 1911 frame
Specifications
- Price
- $799
- Weight
- 1 lb 2 oz
- Calibers
- .380 ACP
- Rail Type
- picatinny
- Best For
- range trainingconcealed carry
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Compatibility Tags
Overview
The Browning 1911-380 is the easiest-shooting .380 on the market. The 85% scale 1911 frame with aluminum alloy construction weighs 18 oz, absorbing .380 ACP recoil so effectively that the gun feels closer to a .22 LR than a defensive caliber. The 4.25-inch barrel is the longest of any .380, providing the best sight radius and highest velocity in the class. 8+1 capacity leads all 1911-pattern .380s.
This is a range gun that happens to be carry-capable, not a pocket pistol. At 7.5 inches overall and 18 oz, pocket carry is not practical. IWB holster carry is comfortable for most body types. The single-action trigger breaks cleanly at approximately 4.5 lbs. For shooters with recoil sensitivity or anyone who wants a .380 that is genuinely pleasant to shoot for extended sessions, the Browning 1911-380 is the clear choice.
Key Features
- 85% scale 1911 frame design
- Aluminum alloy frame at 18 oz
- 8+1 capacity, highest in 1911-pattern .380 class
- 4.25 inch barrel for best-in-class accuracy
- Composite grips
- Ambidextrous safety
Pros
- +Easiest-shooting .380 available (18 oz absorbs all recoil)
- +8+1 highest capacity in 1911-pattern .380 class
- +Longest barrel in .380 class for best accuracy
- +Excellent SA trigger (~4.5 lb)
- +Comfortable for extended range sessions
Cons
- −$799 premium price for a .380 caliber
- −18 oz and 7.5" overall too large for pocket carry
- −85% scale means non-standard 1911 parts
- −Limited aftermarket compared to full-size 1911
- −Overkill size for the caliber
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .380 ACP
- Barrel Length
- 4.25 inches
- Overall Length
- 7.5 inches
- weight
- 18 oz
- trigger
- Single action, ~4.5 lb pull
- barrel
- Stainless steel
- msrp
- $799
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