1911’s are by far my favorite handguns. My problem is the ammo; 45acp is too heavy and much too expensive to spend a decent amount of time at the range. These 1911 .22lr would seem to be perfect for a day at the range. Fun to shoot, reasonable, and you can take the “heavies” out occasionally. Right now I’ve got my eye on a Colt (Walther) 1911 chambered in 22lr. Looking forward to buying it. One minor criticism with your video: you need much better lighting. Could hardly see what you were doing, especially in the beginning. Otherwise, we’ll done. Love to see you redo the video.
Thanks for the feedback....This was one of the 1st videos I did. - I started to delete it due to the poor lighting, and a couple of mis-speaks, but I figured it would be a reminder for me of the learning curve... Another option on the 1911 style is one in .380 I have had fantastic results with both Critical Defense and HST ammo on gel, as well as meat targets. They offer a good compromise between the .22lr and the .45ACP
Good video! Great little gun. I bought one of the “full length” and one of the compact models. They’re both excellent shooters. Right now, you can’t find them, 10/2020.
I actually found one online at this gun store in Minnesota called Reed’s Sports, and they were selling it for $479, with a $50 rebate as well that Browning was offering. I had it shipped to me here in CA, and I get to pick it on 11/23, can’t wait! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@talkinshit3735 I think you will like it a lot - unless you have really big hands. I have small-to medium hands and it felt great to me. Wish I would not have sold mine. I replaced it with a Walther P22 and put a laser and suppressor on it. Still miss the Browning though. Cheers!
I purchased one of these about a year ago, it was on sale and I couldn't turn it down, $438.89. The only issue that I have with mine is that I had to drift the back sight a little and now it no longer fits snug. I had a .22 shoot with friends and family and the little Browning 1911-22 received a lot of attention. I too hate that mag disco.
You might try using a punch and staking the sight down. (or drift it over, then put a little locktite on it and drift it back. That should help keep it stable.
I tried the locktite method after the shoot. I havent shot it since to see if it was a success, if not than plan B, staking. A fun little pistol indeed.
I prefer a 5 magazine minimum, one in the gun and 4 as a backup! WARNING: DO NOT TIGHTEN THE GRIP SCREWS BEYOND LIGHTLY SNUG INTO THE POLY FRAME AS YOU WILL STRIP THEM OUT!
Thanks - yes, this was the 1st youtube review-type video I had put together and posted. - Still not doing perfect production, but am having fun with them. Thanks for watching..
Mine was only $299 on clearance at Big R as it was a discontinued model. It only had pink grips so go figure. $299 add $100 for 4 additional magazines, ffl fees and all $420.ish for the set up! Correction, a female shooting friend just talked me out of it and wants the pink grips! Trading it for a Ruger 10/22 take-down @ $246, with a $109.95 Magpull back-pack stock and add a few of the 25 round magazines to get close to the $420 mark.
Most that do not like it, stems from gunfighting training. If you do a re-load before the gun is empty, and wind up needing to make a shot before you finish the re-load (for whatever reason, dropped mag, rush attack,etc) the gun will not let you fire the round in the chamber. Another reason is dryfire practice. With a mag disconnect, the slide locks back every time you rack the slide to re-cock the firing pin. On a plinker like this, neither is a big deal, other than wanting all your handguns to have the same general characteristics. - It was originally intended as a safety measure. (keep the gun and mag in separate locations, and it could not be fired even if someone loaded a single round. Also, some law enforcement departments think in a weapon retention struggle, the officer may be able to hit the mag release before he looses control of the gun, which would prevent the bad guy from using it immediately.
Beware of the recoil spring guide will crack/chip after about a 1000 rounds. I got a new one from Browning - no design change nor upgrade.
Never fails me so glad I bought it
How many mags did yours came with?
1911’s are by far my favorite handguns. My problem is the ammo; 45acp is too heavy and much too expensive to spend a decent amount of time at the range. These 1911 .22lr would seem to be perfect for a day at the range. Fun to shoot, reasonable, and you can take the “heavies” out occasionally. Right now I’ve got my eye on a Colt (Walther) 1911 chambered in 22lr. Looking forward to buying it.
One minor criticism with your video: you need much better lighting. Could hardly see what you were doing, especially in the beginning. Otherwise, we’ll done. Love to see you redo the video.
Thanks for the feedback....This was one of the 1st videos I did. - I started to delete it due to the poor lighting, and a couple of mis-speaks, but I figured it would be a reminder for me of the learning curve...
Another option on the 1911 style is one in .380
I have had fantastic results with both Critical Defense and HST ammo on gel, as well as meat targets. They offer a good compromise between the .22lr and the .45ACP
I agree, at least two magazines. I bought a Kimber stainless. It came with three magazines.
Great review, best one I have found so far and tipped me into buying one
Thank you...let us know how you like it....
Good video! Great little gun. I bought one of the “full length” and one of the compact models. They’re both excellent shooters. Right now, you can’t find them, 10/2020.
You are right....Unfortunately, I sold this one about a year after the video. It is one of the few guns I regretted selling.
Cheers!
I actually found one online at this gun store in Minnesota called Reed’s Sports, and they were selling it for $479, with a $50 rebate as well that Browning was offering. I had it shipped to me here in CA, and I get to pick it on 11/23, can’t wait! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@talkinshit3735 I think you will like it a lot - unless you have really big hands. I have small-to medium hands and it felt great to me. Wish I would not have sold mine. I replaced it with a Walther P22 and put a laser and suppressor on it.
Still miss the Browning though.
Cheers!
I purchased one of these about a year ago, it was on sale and I couldn't turn it down, $438.89. The only issue that I have with mine is that I had to drift the back sight a little and now it no longer fits snug. I had a .22 shoot with friends and family and the little Browning 1911-22 received a lot of attention. I too hate that mag disco.
You might try using a punch and staking the sight down. (or drift it over, then put a little locktite on it and drift it back. That should help keep it stable.
I tried the locktite method after the shoot. I havent shot it since to see if it was a success, if not than plan B, staking. A fun little pistol indeed.
2024 price is 699
I prefer a 5 magazine minimum, one in the gun and 4 as a backup!
WARNING: DO NOT TIGHTEN THE GRIP SCREWS BEYOND LIGHTLY SNUG INTO THE POLY FRAME AS YOU WILL STRIP THEM OUT!
Good advice!
Just got mine. Can’t wait to shoot. Great vid
It is a great little gun, and it fit in my hand really well. Enjoy it....
Interesting information and I look forward to purchasing, you may want to have better lighting for future videos. Thanks
Thanks - yes, this was the 1st youtube review-type video I had put together and posted. - Still not doing perfect production, but am having fun with them.
Thanks for watching..
Mine was only $299 on clearance at Big R as it was a discontinued model.
It only had pink grips so go figure.
$299 add $100 for 4 additional magazines, ffl fees and all $420.ish for the set up!
Correction, a female shooting friend just talked me out of it and wants the pink grips!
Trading it for a Ruger 10/22 take-down @ $246, with a $109.95 Magpull back-pack stock and add a few of the 25 round magazines to get close to the $420 mark.
Sounds like a good deal for both of you.
I did this review about 4 years ago, and these were a little higher priced back then.
Poker2145; That 10/22 priced gun is now out of stock! the next cheapest is $290!
That sounds like the problem I always have....A day late and a dollar short! - haha
Great video! Just ordered one.
Thanks...I think you will like it a lot. (Provided you are a fan of the single-action autos) and you do not have Shaq-sized hands :-)
lights lights, it is hard to see
Yes, this was one of my first attempts at doing a video review....Thanks
I agree with at least 2 mags.
Definitely two mags! Not to mention how much Browning's go for.
Not sure why so many people are concerned about the gun not being able to fire without the magazine in it. I can see the wisdom in the design.
Most that do not like it, stems from gunfighting training. If you do a re-load before the gun is empty, and wind up needing to make a shot before you finish the re-load (for whatever reason, dropped mag, rush attack,etc) the gun will not let you fire the round in the chamber.
Another reason is dryfire practice. With a mag disconnect, the slide locks back every time you rack the slide to re-cock the firing pin.
On a plinker like this, neither is a big deal, other than wanting all your handguns to have the same general characteristics. - It was originally intended as a safety measure. (keep the gun and mag in separate locations, and it could not be fired even if someone loaded a single round. Also, some law enforcement departments think in a weapon retention struggle, the officer may be able to hit the mag release before he looses control of the gun, which would prevent the bad guy from using it immediately.
It will fire if you push the magizene release button
only comes with one magazine? im pretty sure their hi power comes with two and I think the buckmark does as well. whats up with that?
My Buck Mark only came with one mag. Two would of been nice.
You got that kinda grip, sir? Suss
This is the compact model
Yes, it is probably about 70%-80% the size of a regular 1911
Think I’m choosing the beretta umarex m9 22 over this 😬