I agree with you about the mag disconnect safety. I had a Browning HiPower I used shooting USPSA matches and I had to disable that safety. It was simply removing the tab in the mag well. Amazingly, after I “fixed it” it improved the trigger AND let the magazine drop properly as well as allowing me to show clear and drop the hammer with no magazine. I’m guessing your 1911 might work the same. Thanks for posting this. I may see if we can find a couple of them. One for me and one for my wife.
Thanks for this comment. Considering this piece. Such a bummer this isnt in 9. Or hold 10+1 like 1911s in nine typically do. Holding it, its understandable why though. Even if dimensionally possible itd be suuuuper snappy and probably beat itself to death like 40. And 10. Does to alot of auto loaders. Might try a csx but i love how this is a dead nuts 1911.
the mag safety in this pistol is totally different than the hi power, it does not affect trigger pull in any way, nor affect mag drop. that said, there are 2 ways to deal with it. 1 drop the mag, ensure gun is empty then press mag release, and pull the trigger. it will drop the hammer. 2- take the gun apart and note the nub that interferes with the trigger, mag release interface, and cut the nub off. that will completely remove the mag safety from the gun.
It's 85% the size of a 1911 shouldn't it be 85% of the price. I had the pleasure of shooting one a few years age and I loved it. it did have a snappy recoil being so light.
I know the MSRP has always been astronomical, but pre-2020 you could get them all over the place for 425-450. I got mine at the tail end of 2019 for that price, plus a $50 manufacturer rebate from browning. I’d expect those prices to return, eventually.
This is my EDC. Very light and easy to carry. Plus it has the 1911 controls, so it's vary familiar to me. I don't' want an EDC with different controls from my larger firearms. Muscle memory is important.
I just love mine, at 79 it's my favorite CC now. Been carrying it for almost three years. Also have tree other Browning 1911-22 LR and three other 380 ACPs. The 1911-22 with the white dots is great for squirrel hunting (five for five). Good video.
I have the .22 lr version with a threaded barrel. I love it. And mine has the magazine disconnect safety. But if you hold the magazine release it disabled the disconnect safety and you can fire a round off.
Shooting the Bull did a great video on 380 ammo. Pretty much anything with the XTP passed FBI requirements. HST's and Gold Dots came up a little short on penetration but expanded amazingly well.
My wife is a tiny woman...5'1 to be exact...after shooting one mag with my 9mm her wrists are so sore....but yet she can go through 3 mags of .380 before her wrist even gets sore....it's perfect for her and she just got her Concealed carry permit it fits in her purse perfectly and it does indeed disappear on her body.
I would love to have one. It reminds me of the old colt 1908 pocket hammerless. Similar size And thickness. I love the .380, when I’m not carrying a larger gun my go to is the Glock 42. Quite a bit smaller similar in capacity to this browning and shoots like a freaking laserbeam.
Hey buddy. Great information and opinion. Also your committment in your service to our proud military is much appreciated. I have one of these pistols and I love it. I carry it cocked and locked and have much respect for it. Thanks again brother.
This has been my EDC for over 3 years now and I love it. One buyer beware note when it comes to ammo; DO NOT purchase 56gr NOVX for this pistol as none of them fed into the chamber properly. Take note of this so you do not waste 30 bucks... I am guessing it was just too underpowered for this gun's 4.25 inch slide. For a self defense/carry round, I'd recommend Sig Sauer 90gr JHP. I fired over 100 rounds of this and did not have a single malfunction, also it is just as accurate as most of the brand name FMJ ammo. As for full metal jacket rounds; Armscore, Winchester, Sig, Remington, Federal, etc. All big brand name ammo wwas reliable... Just be mindful of those lightweight self defense rounds. The main criticism of a 380 is "it is too underpowered and inaccurate" While it may be a fair criticism for most pocket sized 380's, it certainly is not for this one. That 4.25" barrel gives it a huge advantage in terms of accuracy, velocity, and stopping power, and it passed the FBI ballistic gel test. This little 1911 will certainly get the job done, and carrying it in the waistband of your shorts on a hot summer day is not inconvenient like most bulky 9mm's. Browning took all the pros of a 9mm and a mini-pocket 380 and packed it all into the iconic frame of a 1911. For the civilian CPL holder, this is probably one of the greatest most underrated EDC handguns ever made.
Never been a 1911 for carry guy but for the reasons you mentioned overall all weight and barrel length I just picked up one of the new Sig P365s in .380. 3 something ounces lighter than the 9mm variant in unloaded weight and even more when you consider the fully loaded mag weight when comparing the two calibers- super comfortable to carry, would love to see Iraq Veteran do a review of that gun!
The people who claim 380 is an inaccurate round don't understand ballistics. The round isn't inherently inaccurate, my daughter's lil Browning is a pin driver. People think the 380 is inaccurate because it is usually shot through tiny micro pistols with a short barrel and short sight radius. In a bigger gun with a good shooter, the light recoil means you can make fast follow up shots that are on target. I bought one because my teenage daughter wanted a "big" pistol, but I shoot it at the range as much as she does.
John Browning developed the 380 round and these Browning 380s have the barrel length to give you max performance out of the round. I love mine and carry it often. Love the 380 round. Thanks for reviewing
Shot placement is key. I shoot my .22 a fingernail out to 25 meters. Fast shooting, a bit larger than a hand. Bigger bullets, more recoil. Anyway, a pistol bullet is no comparison to a rifle bullet in a defensive way. (as said in adnausium on every channel out there). Good video. Keep on keepin on Eric and team :)
I'm not embarrassed to say that I carry the .22LR version when I'm out on my bike. Like you said, it disappears on your body. I'm going to get one of these.
I respect that you don't regard the 380 as only being for women, the elderly and the disabled (unlike nearly all other reviewers). That, alone, made me subscribe. I'd like to see a comparison between the Browning Black Label and Kimber Micro 380. I look forward to more.
I've got one of those and I do enjoy getting it out there. Though mine is the fullsize and not the compact you're shooting. Just a 4 1/4 barrel as opposed to the 3 5/8 so it has the same proportions as a milspec 1911. One thing I've thought about with .380 when people give it shit, is they complain about it being underpowered, but then stick it in a 3 1/4 barrel or 3 1/2 barrel. If you put it in a 4 or 5 inch, full size barrel, modern rounds can get damned close to 9mm performance (when in a short barrel obviously).
Yeah, I also think that there’s a lot of bullcrap surrounding 380 and just in general the use of a pistol for self defense One of my summer concealed carries out here in hot as hell az..is my Bersa combat double stack 380…I run it and practice strictly with buffalo bore 90 grain 380+P JHP and upgraded the blow back spring to the walther 9mm 18 lb Wolff spring. It’s seriously no joke and cycles beautifully. 15+1 and I do not feel like it lacks at all. Very concealable too.
Colt really needs to return the Mustang to the regular product line. I'd bought one for my brother but 24 years later when he died,none of his friends knew what happened to it. So far there haven't been any detectives asking where it is now.
380 is good to go and even 32 acp is not to be underestimated. Law enforcement and US military used 32 Colt automatics for decades and they did the job!
I carry a Bodyguard .380 running Hornady Critical Defense.. Easy to conceal and beats throwing a rock. Small gun, but it's more for "oh crap" situations.
The RIA Version of this is super sweet as well. I have 4. One for me and 3 for my daughters and son. The RIA is all steel. Got a pretty good heft to it. The RIA is $300 here in Eastern Washington. Some pretty good shootin' there Tex.
I know the MSRP has always been astronomical, but pre-2020 you could get them all over the place for 425-450. I got mine at the tail end of 2019 for that price at CDNN, plus a $50 manufacturer rebate from browning. I’d expect those prices to return, eventually.
I’m holding one in my hands right now. Inherited from grandpa Joe. It’s a beautiful little handgun. And I’ve got some decent, defensive 380 cartridges for it. I’ve been looking at the Ruger LCP max, but holding this little pistol, it’s got about twice the barrel on it And won’t be much harder to carry. With 8+1 in the gun, and a very slim light back up magazine of eight more, I do not feel under prepared. And, it’s just a thing of beauty. Two world wars, and shit…
Anybody that hates at 380 don’t know what they’re talking about it is a perfectly good gun actually quite good gun for self-defense almost no recoil to speak of and a good caliber especially with today’s around 380 is more than sufficient all these people who push 9 mm they only like 9 mm because the availability of the ammo if 380 was the cheapest 9 mm they’d be more 380s out there
I have a Rock Island 1911-380 baby rock. Yeah I wish I got the Browning. The firing pin has broken twice and haven't gotten 1 box of 50rnds through it. I will point out the first time it broke Rock Island sent me a new firing pin without hesitation or question. The second, well they sent shipping labels and I sent it to them to see what was going on. VERY IMPRESSED WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I really hope they can get it on point.
Reminiscent of the FI model D; which, IIRC, was a clone of an early Colt Pony. All steel miniature of the 1911, small, thin, very concealable, controlable and accurate. Other than cost of mfgr., makes me wonder why the polymer frame?
I'd use one of these as my backup pistol for my Smith and Wesson m&p9 m2.0 compact. In all honesty, with the frame being polymer, if browning would make it in 9mm I think a lot of folks would get one. I'd use the polymer frame and make double stack and make it compatible with maybe flock mags ya know cheapo double stack mags. This thing is a GOLD MINE
I have this pistol . I would never use it as a primary carry. Its a great backup though. Fits comfortably in a hightop boot with a clip retention leather holster (bend it around to mold to your body). Shoots well and uses a 90 grain Federal HST that I never want to be shot with. Thanks for the video.
@@RayDoyouagree I'm a .45ACP man, I suppose with a good old Colt government. This 1911 in the .380 just seems better suited to be parked in the boot...just in case I need it. It's a very reliable firearm and very lightweight.
The whole topic of backup pistols is interesting, right? If 1911, then this Browning is great. If Glock 9mm is primary, then the Glock 43 in 9mm is the backup. Keeping consistent in the platforms is important for me as far as primary/backup.
I bought one for my 15 year old daughter because she wanted to step up a little from the Ruger 22/45. I wanted her to have a range toy, but I bring it even when she isnt there. One of the most fun to shoot pistols I've ever owned.
@@jacktheaviator4938 Thanks for the info. I've found that blowback .380's recoil at least as much as a locking action 9mm of the same size, so you lose the main advantage of shooting .380.
@@GhostFoxvonBohmen it is by far the least snappy 380 I have ever shot. Even with really hot self defense rounds, my wife and daughter have no issue using it. I keep it in the kitchen drawer for that reason, it's a pistol anyone with basic firearms skills can use, even if they weigh 110lbs.
@@GhostFoxvonBohmen I agree. The slide of a blowback 380 is often heavier than the slide on a 9mm. And that extra weight, which is needed to maintain safety, causes a weight shift and it's often harder to keep a snappy 380 on target. I've tried explaining that to people, but nobody listens.
my daughter turned 21 back in october and she got a 380 Kel Tec for her birthday and she likes it other than the trigger but she has just taken her CCW class so the little 380 will easy to to conceal , I think the 380acp is a good cartridge and is easy for conceal carry because in my opinion most cases of self defense is going to be really close range but i do think you need to experiment with different ammo and pick the right ammo that has expansion and penetration at close ranges and practice with that ammo even though it is expensive , my self i always carried 40 SW in Springfield XD then i switched over to the Glock 27 and really like it but recoil has never been an issue with me but for my daughter i raised her shooting long guns and pistols so she's comfortable with the lower recoil 380 but i think she's looking in to getting a micro 9 like maybe the Taurus G2C or G3C i like the Sig 365 but it's so expensive
I bought one about 4 years ago when they came out. Pros - Super accurate, I could hit paper off hand at 35 yards with almost no recoil. Cons - That blacked out rear sight and white dot front is useless at night or low light conditions, and it wasn't replaceable on that model, so I got rid of it. I really need tritium on any of my carry guns.
I bought one of these pistols about a year ago to replace my LCP both is .380. You are correct, these pistols are great. The pistol is also available in .22lr. NO thank you < I lovr my Browning Black label.
I bought one of these had it out shooting it love it better than my Glock 19 gen 5 not putting the Glock down but can’t hit shit with it browning never miss
My wife loves this little 380 1911 and I admit, it is very fun to shoot. I would enjoy it more if it was more reliable. Very particular with ammo type.
so the gun isnt reliable? Im looking for my first gun. what stuck me is a beretta 92fs and any glock because of how it looks, and also a 1911 browning. what would you choose?
Why this pistol? Light , flat, won’t over penetrate. With the 4.2 inch barrel you will be getting well over 1000 fps with a 90 gr and you will be able to get loads of 100gr that will also go over 1000 fps, equal to or better than Makarov load. No weak sister and a short range fight stopper. You will also be able to place rapid burst hits on target. Mouse gun? How many rounds would you like to be shot with?
Thanks for the upload and review. However, it's worth mentioning that Gold Dot in .380 is not an excellent round because it fails to penetrate adequately (consistently less than 12 inches in ballistics gel).
I take it, you did not experience the last round in a magazine ejecting from the gun instead of feeding into the chamber. I had two of the early models do this with 10 different mags.
Cool little gun. Its like having a dead nuts 1911 in what feels like a sleeked down glock 48 with all the fat/blocky geometry shaved off. The mag safety blows but seems like that can be worked around. Too bad its not in 9 or even a 10+ 1 mag but holding it you see why its pretty damn tiny itd be snappy as hell and probably like 40. Or 10. Tends to do to autoloaders that get shot alot, beat itself to death if even dimensionally possible.
The mags are probably dragging and not dropping free because of the magazine disconnect "safety". I had a Star BM that did that, but after I took out the magazine disconnect and they dropped free without an issue.
When u carry it’s common for the slide release to get bumped or mashed down where the mag spring pushes itself low 1/8” or so.. and then when u need to fire in a big hurry u think the safety is on. Otherwise atleast the gun would shoot and knock the mag out of the bottom so you’d know atleast what u need to do. Otherwise you’d be clueless!?! Is the safety on? Is it chambered etc. the mag safety is for safety from idiots that think when u remove the mag a gun is empty. I don’t want a gun that’s made for fools. I’m sure it has saved so real idiots though
I own and love this gun but I've recently encountered a failure to feed that needs a gunsmith. The problem is described by a video at the channel "the nsa knows my real name". Basically there's an extractor piece in the upper slide that gets bent. Hopefully the gunsmith can give insight if it can be fixed or reinforced in a way to not come back. This was my EDC and my stomach dropped at the range when I imagined this failure happening in a life or death situation. I also heard browning isnt being very supportive of this issue which blows mind when you think of the origin of both 1911 and .380. I'll come back after I've met with the gunsmith.
@@AlexDonnett not only did I manage to find the problem, as I was scared per my main comment, but I also learned and managed to inform the TH-camr I mentioned that it's common to the 1911 platform that springs need replaced and the extractor needs tuned so the strangest thing if all this is that his simple extractor issue was not recognized and this not supported by the Browning effing company. He said they tried to charge him 50 from sending it to get checked but he negotiated out of it. Im sure Browning turned in his grave at tasmanian devil rates.
Update. I went with the Rock Island because I am poor, or lazy, one of them. The baby rock, with an Azula iwb, small of the back. Its wonderful, can sit, drive what ever. That Browning would be the same holster I bet. If I get rich or famous, I will Have to try that Browning. PS no disconnect safety. lol
I agree with you about the mag disconnect safety. I had a Browning HiPower I used shooting USPSA matches and I had to disable that safety. It was simply removing the tab in the mag well. Amazingly, after I “fixed it” it improved the trigger AND let the magazine drop properly as well as allowing me to show clear and drop the hammer with no magazine. I’m guessing your 1911 might work the same. Thanks for posting this. I may see if we can find a couple of them. One for me and one for my wife.
Thanks for this comment. Considering this piece. Such a bummer this isnt in 9. Or hold 10+1 like 1911s in nine typically do. Holding it, its understandable why though. Even if dimensionally possible itd be suuuuper snappy and probably beat itself to death like 40. And 10. Does to alot of auto loaders. Might try a csx but i love how this is a dead nuts 1911.
the mag safety in this pistol is totally different than the hi power, it does not affect trigger pull in any way, nor affect mag drop. that said, there are 2 ways to deal with it. 1 drop the mag, ensure gun is empty then press mag release, and pull the trigger. it will drop the hammer. 2- take the gun apart and note the nub that interferes with the trigger, mag release interface, and cut the nub off. that will completely remove the mag safety from the gun.
I LOVE this guy. So fun and easy and accurate. No recoil. Coming from a female with small hands this .380 is simply AMAZING!
As a man with small feminine hands, I’m so glad to hear this😅😂
@@xsweat1618same 😅
Llama had a shrinked 1911 copy in .380 in the 70s and 80s.
The first time I held one I was like yeah I want one of these! Then I saw the price tag and was like nope not that much! Nice gun though.
It's 85% the size of a 1911 shouldn't it be 85% of the price. I had the pleasure of shooting one a few years age and I loved it. it did have a snappy recoil being so light.
I think Rock Island is now making then. Harder to find but much cheaper.
I know the MSRP has always been astronomical, but pre-2020 you could get them all over the place for 425-450. I got mine at the tail end of 2019 for that price, plus a $50 manufacturer rebate from browning. I’d expect those prices to return, eventually.
@@johnnyk5 Gun prices don't go down when Inflation is up. Guns and ammo generally don't have slumps in prices
@@WrenchHead rural king has them in stock usually.
This is my EDC. Very light and easy to carry. Plus it has the 1911 controls, so it's vary familiar to me. I don't' want an EDC with different controls from my larger firearms. Muscle memory is important.
It's interesting that we call .380 ACP a mouse gun caliber, but in Europe 7.65 Browning (.32 ACP) has been used as a military and police cartridge.
That explains why yall buy american guns and ammo when the spooky russians invade.
I just love mine, at 79 it's my favorite CC now. Been carrying it for almost three years. Also have tree other Browning 1911-22 LR and three other 380 ACPs. The 1911-22 with the white dots is great for squirrel hunting (five for five). Good video.
I’ve always wanted one of these
I have the .22 lr version with a threaded barrel. I love it. And mine has the magazine disconnect safety. But if you hold the magazine release it disabled the disconnect safety and you can fire a round off.
I bought one of these for my mother a couple years ago,… she absolutely loves it.
Shooting the Bull did a great video on 380 ammo. Pretty much anything with the XTP passed FBI requirements. HST's and Gold Dots came up a little short on penetration but expanded amazingly well.
My wife is a tiny woman...5'1 to be exact...after shooting one mag with my 9mm her wrists are so sore....but yet she can go through 3 mags of .380 before her wrist even gets sore....it's perfect for her and she just got her Concealed carry permit it fits in her purse perfectly and it does indeed disappear on her body.
I would love to have one. It reminds me of the old colt 1908 pocket hammerless. Similar size And thickness. I love the .380, when I’m not carrying a larger gun my go to is the Glock 42. Quite a bit smaller similar in capacity to this browning and shoots like a freaking laserbeam.
I agree
Hey buddy. Great information and opinion. Also your committment in your service to our proud military is much appreciated. I have one of these pistols and I love it. I carry it cocked and locked and have much respect for it. Thanks again brother.
Bought one for my wife... she loves it... it is very accurate too...
This has been my EDC for over 3 years now and I love it. One buyer beware note when it comes to ammo; DO NOT purchase 56gr NOVX for this pistol as none of them fed into the chamber properly. Take note of this so you do not waste 30 bucks... I am guessing it was just too underpowered for this gun's 4.25 inch slide.
For a self defense/carry round, I'd recommend Sig Sauer 90gr JHP. I fired over 100 rounds of this and did not have a single malfunction, also it is just as accurate as most of the brand name FMJ ammo.
As for full metal jacket rounds; Armscore, Winchester, Sig, Remington, Federal, etc. All big brand name ammo wwas reliable... Just be mindful of those lightweight self defense rounds.
The main criticism of a 380 is "it is too underpowered and inaccurate" While it may be a fair criticism for most pocket sized 380's, it certainly is not for this one. That 4.25" barrel gives it a huge advantage in terms of accuracy, velocity, and stopping power, and it passed the FBI ballistic gel test. This little 1911 will certainly get the job done, and carrying it in the waistband of your shorts on a hot summer day is not inconvenient like most bulky 9mm's. Browning took all the pros of a 9mm and a mini-pocket 380 and packed it all into the iconic frame of a 1911. For the civilian CPL holder, this is probably one of the greatest most underrated EDC handguns ever made.
Never been a 1911 for carry guy but for the reasons you mentioned overall all weight and barrel length I just picked up one of the new Sig P365s in .380. 3 something ounces lighter than the 9mm variant in unloaded weight and even more when you consider the fully loaded mag weight when comparing the two calibers- super comfortable to carry, would love to see Iraq Veteran do a review of that gun!
Sold! Now i have to find a good one on gunbroker
The people who claim 380 is an inaccurate round don't understand ballistics. The round isn't inherently inaccurate, my daughter's lil Browning is a pin driver. People think the 380 is inaccurate because it is usually shot through tiny micro pistols with a short barrel and short sight radius. In a bigger gun with a good shooter, the light recoil means you can make fast follow up shots that are on target. I bought one because my teenage daughter wanted a "big" pistol, but I shoot it at the range as much as she does.
John Browning developed the 380 round and these Browning 380s have the barrel length to give you max performance out of the round. I love mine and carry it often. Love the 380 round.
Thanks for reviewing
Shot placement is key. I shoot my .22 a fingernail out to 25 meters. Fast shooting, a bit larger than a hand. Bigger bullets, more recoil. Anyway, a pistol bullet is no comparison to a rifle bullet in a defensive way. (as said in adnausium on every channel out there). Good video. Keep on keepin on Eric and team :)
Just beautiful...
I recently picked up a baby rock 1911. It's the first 380 I've owned. It's such a fun little gun to shoot.
What kinda price point are those RIA .380's at?
@@justinthompson2887 I got mine for $370 I believe
I was looking for one of those and they were selling so fast that everyone was sold out.
I'm not embarrassed to say that I carry the .22LR version when I'm out on my bike. Like you said, it disappears on your body. I'm going to get one of these.
I respect that you don't regard the 380 as only being for women, the elderly and the disabled (unlike nearly all other reviewers). That, alone, made me subscribe. I'd like to see a comparison between the Browning Black Label and Kimber Micro 380. I look forward to more.
I'VE CARRIED A WALTHER PPK IN 380 FOR 50 YEARS! I'VE NEVER HAD A STOPPAGE, AND I HAVEN'T MISSED WITH IT YET!!!
Thanks for the time you two take bringing this great information to me good or bad Hello from Washington state
Sorry to hear the news about the WA mag cap ban. I hope you guys can fight to have it overturned somehow before things get much worse for you.
Looks like the Rock Island Armory 1911. Nice shooting brother as always 🤘
Difference is it's nearly half an inch narrower
I've got one of those and I do enjoy getting it out there. Though mine is the fullsize and not the compact you're shooting. Just a 4 1/4 barrel as opposed to the 3 5/8 so it has the same proportions as a milspec 1911. One thing I've thought about with .380 when people give it shit, is they complain about it being underpowered, but then stick it in a 3 1/4 barrel or 3 1/2 barrel. If you put it in a 4 or 5 inch, full size barrel, modern rounds can get damned close to 9mm performance (when in a short barrel obviously).
Yeah, I also think that there’s a lot of bullcrap surrounding 380 and just in general the use of a pistol for self defense One of my summer concealed carries out here in hot as hell az..is my Bersa combat double stack 380…I run it and practice strictly with buffalo bore 90 grain 380+P JHP and upgraded the blow back spring to the walther 9mm 18 lb Wolff spring. It’s seriously no joke and cycles beautifully. 15+1 and I do not feel like it lacks at all. Very concealable too.
Colt really needs to return the Mustang to the regular product line.
I'd bought one for my brother but 24 years later when he died,none of his friends knew what happened to it.
So far there haven't been any detectives asking where it is now.
So much fun! Luv that upside down shot!
380 is good to go and even 32 acp is not to be underestimated. Law enforcement and US military used 32 Colt automatics for decades and they did the job!
I carry a Bodyguard .380 running Hornady Critical Defense.. Easy to conceal and beats throwing a rock. Small gun, but it's more for "oh crap" situations.
The RIA Version of this is super sweet as well. I have 4. One for me and 3 for my daughters and son. The RIA is all steel. Got a pretty good heft to it. The RIA is $300 here in Eastern Washington. Some pretty good shootin' there Tex.
You should do a top guns for lefties video
Nice shot on the soda Eric!! that is a good looking little gun..
Lucky shot Eric. No just kidding. Love your videos man. This is an awesome looking little gun.
Nice Job Eric!
I know the MSRP has always been astronomical, but pre-2020 you could get them all over the place for 425-450. I got mine at the tail end of 2019 for that price at CDNN, plus a $50 manufacturer rebate from browning. I’d expect those prices to return, eventually.
"With single-stack, you get more mag changes!"
Holy cats, Pollyanna! That is tremendous. 🤣
Really like the Black Label edition too
I’m holding one in my hands right now. Inherited from grandpa Joe. It’s a beautiful little handgun. And I’ve got some decent, defensive 380 cartridges for it. I’ve been looking at the Ruger LCP max, but holding this little pistol, it’s got about twice the barrel on it And won’t be much harder to carry. With 8+1 in the gun, and a very slim light back up magazine of eight more, I do not feel under prepared. And, it’s just a thing of beauty. Two world wars, and shit…
GRAMPA JOE SEEMS PRETTY COOL,TWO WARLD WARS GOBLESS
Bought a 380 thinking “ it’s a smaller round it’s gotta be cheaper than 9mm”
Same
That's a common rookie mistake.
At least it's an accurate round.
I bought one of those when they first came out because it fits my little hands just perfect.
YEEEEESSSSSSSS finally!!!!
It’s a great gun for training kids too
For the perp looking down the barrel, it would look 45ish, just good.
I have a Bersa combat Plus in 380 it's double stack I take it with me everywhere I go super easy to conceal
I have the standard full size black label. This one shown here is my dream configuration. Mine is more of a colt government model.
Anybody that hates at 380 don’t know what they’re talking about it is a perfectly good gun actually quite good gun for self-defense almost no recoil to speak of and a good caliber especially with today’s around 380 is more than sufficient all these people who push 9 mm they only like 9 mm because the availability of the ammo if 380 was the cheapest 9 mm they’d be more 380s out there
I have a Rock Island 1911-380 baby rock. Yeah I wish I got the Browning. The firing pin has broken twice and haven't gotten 1 box of 50rnds through it.
I will point out the first time it broke Rock Island sent me a new firing pin without hesitation or question. The second, well they sent shipping labels and I sent it to them to see what was going on. VERY IMPRESSED WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I really hope they can get it on point.
I enjoy shooting the ez line from Smith and wesson. With modern 380 ammunition, it's a good edc choice.
What a cool little pistol
Reminiscent of the FI model D; which, IIRC, was a clone of an early Colt Pony. All steel miniature of the 1911, small, thin, very concealable, controlable and accurate. Other than cost of mfgr., makes me wonder why the polymer frame?
I'd use one of these as my backup pistol for my Smith and Wesson m&p9 m2.0 compact. In all honesty, with the frame being polymer, if browning would make it in 9mm I think a lot of folks would get one. I'd use the polymer frame and make double stack and make it compatible with maybe flock mags ya know cheapo double stack mags. This thing is a GOLD MINE
Neat little piece.
Got my mom one of those a couple years ago fun little thing
I have this pistol . I would never use it as a primary carry. Its a great backup though. Fits comfortably in a hightop boot with a clip retention leather holster (bend it around to mold to your body). Shoots well and uses a 90 grain Federal HST that I never want to be shot with. Thanks for the video.
Why wouldn't you use it as a primary carry?
@@RayDoyouagree I'm a .45ACP man, I suppose with a good old Colt government. This 1911 in the .380 just seems better suited to be parked in the boot...just in case I need it. It's a very reliable firearm and very lightweight.
The whole topic of backup pistols is interesting, right? If 1911, then this Browning is great. If Glock 9mm is primary, then the Glock 43 in 9mm is the backup. Keeping consistent in the platforms is important for me as far as primary/backup.
I bought one for my 15 year old daughter because she wanted to step up a little from the Ruger 22/45. I wanted her to have a range toy, but I bring it even when she isnt there. One of the most fun to shoot pistols I've ever owned.
Is the Browning straight blowback or short recoil operated like a regular 1911?
@@GhostFoxvonBohmen it's a locking action. They basically built a scale model 1911.
@@jacktheaviator4938 Thanks for the info. I've found that blowback .380's recoil at least as much as a locking action 9mm of the same size, so you lose the main advantage of shooting .380.
@@GhostFoxvonBohmen it is by far the least snappy 380 I have ever shot. Even with really hot self defense rounds, my wife and daughter have no issue using it. I keep it in the kitchen drawer for that reason, it's a pistol anyone with basic firearms skills can use, even if they weigh 110lbs.
@@GhostFoxvonBohmen I agree. The slide of a blowback 380 is often heavier than the slide on a 9mm. And that extra weight, which is needed to maintain safety, causes a weight shift and it's often harder to keep a snappy 380 on target. I've tried explaining that to people, but nobody listens.
Nice shooting
my daughter turned 21 back in october and she got a 380 Kel Tec for her birthday and she likes it other than the trigger but she has just taken her CCW class so the little 380 will easy to to conceal , I think the 380acp is a good cartridge and is easy for conceal carry because in my opinion most cases of self defense is going to be really close range but i do think you need to experiment with different ammo and pick the right ammo that has expansion and penetration at close ranges and practice with that ammo even though it is expensive , my self i always carried 40 SW in Springfield XD then i switched over to the Glock 27 and really like it but recoil has never been an issue with me but for my daughter i raised her shooting long guns and pistols so she's comfortable with the lower recoil 380 but i think she's looking in to getting a micro 9 like maybe the Taurus G2C or G3C i like the Sig 365 but it's so expensive
They should have released it in John Moses Browning's true caliber, .32ACP.
That was fun!
I’m a big fan
I bought one about 4 years ago when they came out.
Pros -
Super accurate, I could hit paper off hand at 35 yards with almost no recoil.
Cons -
That blacked out rear sight and white dot front is useless at night or low light conditions, and it wasn't replaceable on that model, so I got rid of it. I really need tritium on any of my carry guns.
Could have tried glow in the dark paint on the front sight; I use fishing lure paint (for jig heads).
A good buddy of mine has one, I've been wanting one for awhile.
I bought one of these pistols about a year ago to replace my LCP both is .380. You are correct, these pistols are great. The pistol is also available in .22lr. NO thank you < I lovr my Browning Black label.
Although my collection is predominantly 9mm, I freaking love the .380 and it's bigger brother the .45 ACP 😁👍
Great 1911 brawning black label
I love my gun
Have you tried the extended mags for this gun from Pro Mag?
On the Bersa Firestorm the Mag disconnect can be removed.
I bought one of these had it out shooting it love it better than my Glock 19 gen 5 not putting the Glock down but can’t hit shit with it browning never miss
Whish is more heavy the glock or the browning black label ? Both are of polimer?
I have one of those mini-Brownings on my hip as I watch this. It's loaded with ammo from Double-Tap.
Please do not forget the .380s little brother the .32ACP, do not count it out, but it needs about 4in of barrel to do well, please explore that!
Hey Eric and Chad, how about a video of the most unique handguns are rifles you have that are very very hard to find
John Moses Browning, invented it. Don’t matter that its expensive. It will work the one time you need it. Sides it looks American. St. Paul Minnesota.
I splurged on stainless engraved model but didn't shoot t it yet, and then ammo shortage hit, it's easy to look at though
Is the safety switch on this gun metal or polymer?
Eric - My Seecamp 25 is a little tiny gun - that one looks quite large compared to it. : )
My wife loves this little 380 1911 and I admit, it is very fun to shoot. I would enjoy it more if it was more reliable. Very particular with ammo type.
so the gun isnt reliable? Im looking for my first gun. what stuck me is a beretta 92fs and any glock because of how it looks, and also a 1911 browning. what would you choose?
I'm curious if this would be the ideal gun for a grandma? My mother is 72, and I am considering buying her one of these.
failed to go into battery? was it an extractor issue (straighten and/or polish)?
Why this pistol? Light , flat, won’t over penetrate. With the 4.2 inch barrel you will be getting well over 1000 fps with a 90 gr and you will be able to get loads of 100gr that will also go over 1000 fps, equal to or better than Makarov load. No weak sister and a short range fight stopper. You will also be able to place rapid burst hits on target. Mouse gun? How many rounds would you like to be shot with?
Right ,MB!
Thanks for the upload and review. However, it's worth mentioning that Gold Dot in .380 is not an excellent round because it fails to penetrate adequately (consistently less than 12 inches in ballistics gel).
The .380 CZ 83 was/is a decent .380. a Chonk, but not bad to shoot because of the steel frame.
Size wise, how does this compare to the Springfield EMP?
I take it, you did not experience the last round in a magazine ejecting from the gun instead of feeding into the chamber. I had two of the early models do this with 10 different mags.
If you want to drop the Hamer with the mag out just press in the mag release
Since you said you will rep 380 more. Why not a Czech Point VZ 61 in 380 ACP
how much less recoil would you say compared to plastic Glock ? Was thinking of getting 380 but possibly the 1911 9mm varient.
What's next? A Deagle in .327?
Cool little gun. Its like having a dead nuts 1911 in what feels like a sleeked down glock 48 with all the fat/blocky geometry shaved off. The mag safety blows but seems like that can be worked around. Too bad its not in 9 or even a 10+ 1 mag but holding it you see why its pretty damn tiny itd be snappy as hell and probably like 40. Or 10. Tends to do to autoloaders that get shot alot, beat itself to death if even dimensionally possible.
I have a thing for small handguns, particularly small 1911s
Omg, its so cute!!!
Try the cz p07 .380.
Greetings from México
The mags are probably dragging and not dropping free because of the magazine disconnect "safety". I had a Star BM that did that, but after I took out the magazine disconnect and they dropped free without an issue.
I have to ask... Exactly why do you hate the magazine disconnect safety??
When u carry it’s common for the slide release to get bumped or mashed down where the mag spring pushes itself low 1/8” or so.. and then when u need to fire in a big hurry u think the safety is on. Otherwise atleast the gun would shoot and knock the mag out of the bottom so you’d know atleast what u need to do. Otherwise you’d be clueless!?! Is the safety on? Is it chambered etc. the mag safety is for safety from idiots that think when u remove the mag a gun is empty. I don’t want a gun that’s made for fools. I’m sure it has saved so real idiots though
In this video, Eric shows and demonstrates the polymer-framed, Browning Black Label 1911 in 360 ACP. oops. good vid!
You can override the magazine disconnect safety by pressing the mag release button.... If you hold the mag release it WILL fire with no mag in it!
I own and love this gun but I've recently encountered a failure to feed that needs a gunsmith. The problem is described by a video at the channel "the nsa knows my real name". Basically there's an extractor piece in the upper slide that gets bent. Hopefully the gunsmith can give insight if it can be fixed or reinforced in a way to not come back. This was my EDC and my stomach dropped at the range when I imagined this failure happening in a life or death situation. I also heard browning isnt being very supportive of this issue which blows mind when you think of the origin of both 1911 and .380. I'll come back after I've met with the gunsmith.
I'm back to eat crow, never made it to gunsmith, found broken casing ring in barrel, so I still love this pistol.
@@illumitommy good cause you scared me
@@AlexDonnett not only did I manage to find the problem, as I was scared per my main comment, but I also learned and managed to inform the TH-camr I mentioned that it's common to the 1911 platform that springs need replaced and the extractor needs tuned so the strangest thing if all this is that his simple extractor issue was not recognized and this not supported by the Browning effing company. He said they tried to charge him 50 from sending it to get checked but he negotiated out of it. Im sure Browning turned in his grave at tasmanian devil rates.
this would be fun
Update. I went with the Rock Island because I am poor, or lazy, one of them. The baby rock, with an Azula iwb, small of the back. Its wonderful, can sit, drive what ever. That Browning would be the same holster I bet. If I get rich or famous, I will Have to try that Browning. PS no disconnect safety. lol
I luv 380