Browning 1911-380
85% scale 1911 in .380, composite frame with 7075 aluminum subframe/rails, 8+1, easiest-shooting .380 available
- Price
- $577
- Weight
- 1 lb 2 oz
- Calibers
- .380 ACP
- Rail
- none
- Best For
- range trainingconcealed carry
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Key Highlights
- •Easiest-shooting .380
- •8+1 highest in 1911 .380 class
- •85% scale 1911 with composite frame and 7075 aluminum subframe/rails
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Browning 1911-380 Black Label Full Size 380 ACP 8 Round Pistol, Black - 051904492
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Overview
The Browning 1911-380 is the easiest-shooting .380 on the market. The 85% scale 1911 frame uses a composite shell with 7075 aluminum subframe and slide rails, keeping common full-size variants around 18 oz while 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 among the longest in the class, providing excellent sight radius and velocity for the cartridge. 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
- Composite frame with 7075 aluminum subframe/rails
- 8+1 capacity, highest in 1911-pattern .380 class
- 4.25 inch barrel for best-in-class accuracy
- Composite grips
- Ambidextrous safety
Capability Profile
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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
- −Pricier than basic pocket .380s
- −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
- width
- 1.13 inches
- weight
- 18 oz
- capacity
- 8+1
- trigger
- Single action, ~4.5 lb pull
- barrel
- Stainless steel
- frame
- Composite frame with 7075 aluminum subframe/rails
- sku
- 051904492
- msrp
- $576.84 street baseline
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