Browning 1911-22 Pistol Review
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Browning re-engineered the 1911 to optimize the 22 LR Caliber and dropped the size down to 85% of the original Government Model. Very reliable and fun to shoot with the classic 1911 design.
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I bought one for my wife as a new shooter. She took her first introduction class and received the gun as a gift, I thought she was going to cry for joy. We have shot all brands of ammunition without any problem,. I’ve had a lot of fun shooting this gun also. Thanks for making the video. Love your information videos.
In the 1970s , I was fortunate to be able to find an incredible deal on brand new Browning Hi-Powers , from Belgium yet , in beautiful hardwood cases , I like this 1911 plinker
Life was good in the 70's...found a Colt MK IV Series 70 and the Colt .22 Conversion Kit to go with it...still have both.
Nice to see quality mid-size .22LR pistols coming back.
I used to own a small 1911 style Llama pistol also in 22 LR with a ventilated rib. It was quite reliable and accurate for plinking fun. I will definitely buy the Browning next month.
American Tactical GSG 1911-22 is a great quality gun usually around $299 new (got mine for $239 😉) and used to be branded as a Sig Sauer, just changed the name and dropped the price but shoots incredibly well. I’ve shot a bunch of cheap bulk ammo and had zero issues with it so far! 😉
Please tell me how can I buy 1911-22?
Thanks for the info.🤠
Have over 7k rounds through one, broke the firing pin on it. Never had a single malfunction, like non at all
Beretta
I have the compact version. It shoots a bit high but never has issues feeding. Women and kids love it. It's expensive and so are the mags. I have no plans on selling it.
I have two of the black label models, I bought one for my daughter and one for me. Good thought but my wife took mine so have ordered another one.these browning pistols are excellent and very accurate.
I just took mine completely apart and am amazed how much all the little parts are like an original 1911. All except for the white plastic recoil spring rod and no tilting barrel, no “barrel link”, the hole for the slide stop is just part of the bottom of the barrel. The frame parts are all cute little 1911 part and function the same way. It’s a great little gun. I’m glade I found a used one for half off. The price of a new one is my only complaint. But it is reliable(mine is) where a lot of 22 autos this size are not.
Believe me these .22 pistols are amazing fun ! To me more so than full bore . Mine is a “Property of the US Government” WW2 1911 with a genuine Colt .22 conversion ! Its amazing 🙂
This is my very first pistol and I'm glad I got this one first. It prepared me for my second pistol which is a 9mm caliber (also a 1911 government style). Of course, this Browning is more fun than the 9mm because of the very low recoil. :)
Considering getting one of these for plinking. I love my 1911 but .45 is too expensive to be wasting on the range every weekend
Spent 17 years as a Company grade Armour. In my reserve tenure in the army combat engneers. All ways happy to learn and watch. New and classic guns. Tks SGT williams retired. De kv4li
I am addicted to 1911s and own a dozen different models. So I chose this 1911-22 and the 1911-380 version to teach my grandkids to shoot. I can then move them onto other calibers and sizes of 1911s. I have the Sig model you displayed as well but the Brownings are a good introductory firearm. Good review as always.
I love these little guns and own three of them in different configurations. They are accurate, reliable and just a pile of fun to shoot. I wouldn’t give mine up for anything. Great video, Sootch.
Have had mine for quit a few years. Great little pistol, love shooting it.
One of the most reliable pistols I’ve came across, they’re worth buying for sure.
I own this plinker. First and only firearm. It's a joy
Got one in the compact version and it’s a sweetie to shoot. EATS EVERYTHING NO HICCUPS!
Love mine. Very Nice pistol and a joy to shoot at the range. FYI, the manual says not to dry fire it as doing so will cause damage.
I'm aware. I bought this as my first firearm ever. Unfortunately I haven't gotten the chance to take it to the range as California has really stupid gun laws. They require you to carry it in the trunk of a car but I don't even own a car so I'm sort of screwed.
Great info. Shot the Navy 1911 in the service 85/96 and that was my First experience with small arms firing. I fell in love with that weapon and could field strip it in my sleep. I can't wait to try this one.Thanks.
Hey John, former GMG2 here. Vietnam era
a joy to shoot is an understatement. best 22 Ive ever shot
not cheap but nothing that's real good never is .. eats everything Ive ever tried ..
federal bulk, Winchester bulk, cci mini mags solids and HP and velocitors
I received a Llama .380 in 1968 when I graduated L.A. Sheriff's Academy and carried it as my 'primary' backup (with a .25 ACP Colt Jr. in my back pocket as my secondary backup).
The Llama and interestingly enough the .380 ACP are also some where around 75 % to 85% of a 1911 Colt; and although I've always enjoyed the quality and feel of the Llama, I've tried to locate one in .22 LR but with no luck until now, so if I can find either a GSG-22 or a Compact .22 Browning I will probably pick it up to practice with since it's more economical to shoot.
I have a GSG 1911-22 and I love it. I also like my Ruger SR-22,1022's and GSG-522. Having acquired more than 11,000 rounds of 22lr when .22 was cheap and available I can still practice with this caliber without depleting my stores of center fire ammunition. As a side note I have got a merger store of .22 air rifle ammunition for my non-scary non-assault air rifle AND a few hundred rounds of 1/2 inch slingshot ammo. At 76 years of age, I am not using my compound bow because I do not have the arm strength anymore but I keep it for my children....just in case !
I bought one and it’s a plinker for sure, but it works flawlessly. The only complaint is the plastic spring guide, but that can be upgraded.
Where would you get the upgrade?
Alan Schaub - Brownells should have them
bannanapancake Thank you!
A Legendary Rimfire in our testing. HAIL!
Watching your reviews is getting expensive, every time I see one I want to buy that firearm. Lol
The 1911 22 LR is a fun gun. The Buckmark is a great pistol, and if you can find an old 90's Micro Buckmark you will find a real gem.
I bought my Browning 1911-22 on February 23rd and a Buckmark on March 28th ('21). Turns out is a discontinued '95 Buckmark Micro Plus Pro Target. So its a 4" slab sided barrel, gold trigger, wood grips, adjustable irons. If that's what you're talking about, i DEFINITELY agree with you. Finest one I've seen.
I just added an OuterImpact base and YSS Micro Red Dot. Wow.
Of my (5) .22lr pistols, the Buckmark is now my favorite.
I got tired of the Fliers.
So, I've started weighing out my 22 rf ammo.
What I have found is that the heavy ones hit high and to the left and the Light ones hit low and right. By weighing, the ones in the middle shoot as well as Target ammo. I have shot 5 shot groups with all holes touching, at 50.
Keep in mind that ALL 22rf ammo is manufactured in BULK, by automatic machines.
F A M, 100 rds, a 1.1 grain difference from lightest to heaviest.
I reload for 357 magnum. When my recipe calls for 5 grains that is what is used. Not 4.9 or 5.1 it's 5 grains.
The powder charge in 22's is small as it is, and is the variable.
Now I want to get a "Bucket of Bullets" to weigh out.
Should be Interesting.
Sootch, nice little postol! I've carried a 1911 for 30+ years, so this lttle pistol would feel like a toy. It is however, an excellent first gun for younger shooters, and in introduction to shooting sports. A bit pricey, if I'm honest. I've owned a GSG .22 1911 for many years now, and I absoluty love it! Great video! Stay safe.
You are one of the best gun reviewers on YT. I did not know this gun existed until yesterday and went on a deep dive looking for reviews, both text and video, and yours is the most comprehensive that I've seen by far.
But then that's the case for all of your stuff I've watched. Thanks.
Rifleman magazine did a full two page review on this around 8 yrs ago
I had a Browning 1911-22 and my brother did also. I had feeding problems with either of my 2 magazines but my brother had no problems. Finally traded it in in frustration. Haven't given up on Browning as I have presently on order a Browning buckmark Rosewood udx.
My dad just picked one up. I haven’t shot it, but it had a very nice fit and finish!
I think you would need A LOT of magazines for this little gem.
I saw one of these at my local gun pawn shop, needless to say I bought it without question! It's so adorable, and I'm a sucker for 1911's
Looks like a nice gun but I went with the Kimber 22 target conversion. It has the exact same sights as my Ruger SR1911 in 10mm. Makes it great for switching back and forth for cheap practice.
I own two of these little guns 22lr and the 380.
Very reliable excellent gun.
Well made.
Thanks for the video..
Very Cool Browning 1911 - 22 Lr , Sootch00 !!!!!!!!!! I'm a huge Browning Firearms fan an have several of their products !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Browning 1911-380*
Surprised to find that the 1911-380 Black Label Full Size only weighs 18 oz with a 4-1/4" barrel, while the 1911-380 Black Label Compact weighs 16 oz with a 3-5/8" barrel (polymer frames). The SIG P238 (15.2 oz with a 2.7" barrel) is a terrible pocket gun compared to a small DAO revolver like the S&W 642 NO LOCK, is too small to shoot well, and has less than ideal ballistics due to the short barrel. A 1911 is a belt gun, in which case you want a decent sized grip and barrel length as on the 1911-380 series pistols, which are much easier to shoot well than a small revolver or a subcompact pistol like the P238.
A cocked and locked 1911 is much safer gun to carry than a Glock 43 (which has way too much recoil IMO), which lacks a safety catch so is prone to ADs and NDs. There are also some very good defensive rounds in .380 ACP (notably the +P 90 gr. JHP from Buffalo Bore). I like the .45 ACP 1911, but not the weight of steel frame variants or the recoil of aluminium frame variants, while aluminum frame 9mm variants like the Springfield EMP Champion (31 oz) are much heavier. I like the 1911-380 Black Label Pro Stainless Full Size best as a bad guy can see the gun easier with the satin silver finish on the stainless steel slide (also more corrosion resistant so better for an IWB holster), and it has the full length barrel for optium ballistics and the longest sight radius (it also looks better than the Compact IMO).
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Everybody always scratches the gun putting the slide stop back in. These are great little pistols. Great video. 🇺🇸
Yeah ... when you see the wear groove from people doing that , they call it the ‘ idiot mark ‘ lol 😂 I have to laugh because the first time I took down a 1911 , I did it !
Colt marketed a .22 Conversion kit to go along with their 1911's....they also produced a dedicated .22 on the 1911 frame called the ACE....my best friend has two of them...
Own a couple of Colt conversions, the floating chamber is a pain in the ass, excessive lead shavings build up freezes it shut. Made improvements that rendered flawless function. Colt got pissed claiming that I made them unsafe. I still shoot them.
Fun little pistol. Wish they made a quality full-size as well. In 9 and 45.
I bought my wife one and everybody just loves it.
Just got this for Christmas! My dream pistol
I wish browning would start making the hi power again.
Yes.
Agree !!
Plenty to be had at gun shows. $$$$$$$$$
I have the polymer lower Browning 22 I love it the 4 1/4 inch barrel very light and fun to shoot
Sweet! Need a .22 mag just like this. Only smaller.
The wild thing is: it's better than the Glock 44.
A slingshot is better than the Glock 44.
To be fair that’s not a high bar
Lol and same price
Drew Hirko 😂
The glock 44 is more effective at exploding than an actual hand grenade
600 dollars is not a value oriented Gun.
$429 at CDNN
349.00 in commiefornia
I don't see anywhere BROWNING claims this to be "budget-friendly". Their full size 1911's command a premium. This is no different, actually more rare. I could not argue with the price. I got one last night for $500. Excellent pistol! When my finger rubs the trigger guard it makes metallic sound, reminding you of the quality.
Two words of warning: Hammer Bite!
Americans are so cheaper considering you guys are overpayed for your skill/service 🥱
I could buy a proper, used 1911 for for that price.
Why you dont like magazine disconnect? It's good for safety when mag is out with a round in the chamber. People often forget to check the chambered round and think of the gun as empty if the mag is out. Especially new shooters. It's just safe to have this feature as you can't fire the chambered round without the mag in the gun.
Treat all guns as if they are loaded. If you practice this safety rule 100% of the time you always check, double check and triple check to make sure you know the firearm is empty.
When handling firearms you can’t “forget” any rules. That’s how people get killed.
@@jayroller7054 like I said, this feature is good for beginners. Trained people will check the chamber and treat every guns as loaded, I know that. But for those who aren't trained or who are forgetful, and for beginners, this feature will avoid accidental discharges with a round in the chamber as the beginners usually think the guns are empty if the mag is out.
CDNN Sports has this model in stock for $429. Great video.
just ordered it, my first firearm. very excited
@@horseradish4046 enjoy 🙂
Thank You for giving out options like a 1911 in 22 great videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Love my Browning Buckmark! If I were to get one of these I would pay a little more and get one with the skeletonized trigger and extended beavertail. I may have to check these out!
Colt also makes excellent 1911/22lrs that are quite a bit cheaper in price, but excellent quality.
I bought the .380 for my wife and I love it. My wife has failure to feed issues and I’m not sure why.
It’s a great little gun, but I’m not sure it’s a 1911. I feel like it functions like a 1911 hi-power hybrid.
Most likely she has a soft grip. Remember, the hand and arm are part of the recoil mechanism by adding the necessary mass. Try holding it very lightly and loosely yourself and see if it jamms
Tom Everett I held it with two fingers and never had a jam. I think she’s touching the slide stop, but she doesn’t want to practice since she has a Tanfoglio Witness in 9 mm that she’s pretty accurate with, so she’s resistant to try to move toward something that jams on her.
Interesting. Something to look at carefully
Just makes you wonder that if Browning is able to make a 1911 in .22 and .380 why not a 45
Probably for the same reason they stopped making Browning Hi-Powers. Misreading the market, money, and probably legal stuff over rights
The Browning's Black label 380 is an awesome 1911 at 550 everybody should at least one
Awww... it's sooo cute
A Browning in God’s caliber would be most welcome!
An already over saturated market of 1911s, 380 and 22 1911s are a small market.
I have the Kimber .22 conversion works quite nice on my Springfield .45
Bought one today (a bit more than the $239 that I see below...) but your video allowed me to disassemble, clean, oil, reassemble with no issues. Great video - thanks for posting.
I have had the Browning Buck Mark - 22 Long Rifle for many years and it is laser accurate and fires the best or the cheapest ammo, no issues. I expect this pistol to be the same. Stay safe.
Considering how finicky .22lr's are in semi-automatic firearms and with the possible finicky nature of some 1911's I'm surprised it isn't a "jammo-matic". Glad to hear this works well though.
Man, mine eats everything I’ve ran, bang every single time! I kid you not, as reliable as my Glocks or sigs
@@teiwazthewarriorgod9370
I can confirm this man's statement 👍
I love this gun, have put about 1200 rounds of all brands and bullet kinds. Had one fte with a really old Russian ammo that came covered in wax. Besides that, this lil shooter has been as every bit reliable as my Glocks or Sigs. the sights are not for the weak of vision but this lil shooter is beyond accurate. And whoever designed the firing pin and system went above and beyond, every time that hammer drops it goes band, no matter how cheap the ammo!!! Even the failure to eject I had went bang when I shot it! This gun gives another meaning to 22lr in terms of reliability. It’s as if it had a 10lb sledgehammer behind that firing pin 😂
I've always wanted one since it came out, but its 500+.
Yes its a bit pricey for a 22lr plinker. I like my S&W M&P 22lr. For quite a bit less money.
I pick her up on Friday the 5th and i’ll be taking her on a date Saturday morning 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍. Bought this to have fun but it really my daughters gun I’ll be buying a 1911 45acp this summer for myself.
I wish Browning made this 1911-22 same size as the original size of 1911.
I like that recessed barrel crown. Good looking firearm, Sooch.
A great review a good little pistol thanks.👍👍👍
Congratulations on the million subscribers!
I Like It, an Now I Want one! Thanks for the share 👍
I just wish they made after market night sights. I have the 1911-380
This is one of those "just because" guns. You know one of those guns you have just because is fun as hell to shoot and cheap being a 22.
Beautiful looking .22 thank you for the video. :)
i saw this in my shooting magazine. i like the .22 because of pain shooting bigger caliber. i also like the idea, if you have to pull this in a defensive way, the look of a 1911 pointed at you would scare the crap out of you, at least any sane person great review, as always. when you review a weapon, i know it's legit.
A sane person wouldn't be trying to rob you in the first place.
With the price of ammo and the trouble finding it at any price this pistol and my S&W M&P AR 15-22 are my go to fun shooting firearms.
Would love to see you review the 380 version.
Looks great, but...
has Sootch ever met a gun he didn’t like?
Now I'll have to watch all of his videos to find out. Thanks!
Jared G
He has stated numerous time that, he doesn’t bring to the channel, junky products or products he wouldn’t personally own. Have you ever seen him do a review of a Hi Point???
He said in another video that he only reviews firearms he likes. There are just too many good firearms. He has no time or patience to review crappy ones.
He doesn't review guns he has a negative opinion of.
Depends if a payment is received lol
Perfect. As usual! Thanks!
Damn!! I think that brass is landing in my yard!
Their are so many .. iconic pistol designs being made in 22lr . Wish they would make some in 22 magnum ! would be much more fun
I bought one (Black Label) and it's the only one of my handguns that my daughter can handle.
RIA makes a nice pistol similar to this in .380, all steel, around $400. This pistol reminds me of the Kimber 1911-22, though that is a full sized piece.
Looks like fun, going to get one. Thanks
Thanks Sootch!
I wish they retained the alloy frame for the .380 version. But the .380 came after the change-over to polymer frames, so unlike the .22 there never was an allow frame .380 Browning.
1911 👑
Bought one sight unseen as it was advertised as 85% of my .45. This .22 weights 16oz and felt like a toy. Wanted to really like it but sold it after a few months. Thanks for your review but my opinion is quite different. Cheers!
I was thinking about it but the polymer frame for that price you would think they would’ve made it in aluminum
@@Americanslivesmatter this versions frame is made of aluminum - the Black Label version is polymer over aluminum. I have this gun in the compact version and it’s been reliable with any and all .22LR ammo. I my opinion it’s worth the price but again that’s in my opinion only. Stay safe and be BLESSED.
I might pick this one up!
It would be great if Browning made a UK legal 12" version. All we have is the GSG 1911 currently.
Nice!
It may not have been a browning but i just found a nice one i wanna go back for
It was only 209.00
Love the looks! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
sootch00! I got one last night after a 4 hour road trip immediately after work. Bought for $500 and it is excellent! VERY accurate out of the box. But how do you like that hammer bite, lol...
If you want to decock it just push mag release button(while holding thumb between hammer of course)and pull trigger.Hope this helps
Got one for my wife, it is nice but came with only one Magazine, Glad you put in Gunmagwarehouse so I can get extra mags.
I have learned a lot from your videos as in all of your videos and I have one exactly like that and you are spot on on everything I've learned a lot from your videos thank you very much
great video.
On my Browning 1911-.380 I can bypass the mag disconnect by pulling the trigger while holding the mag release... Maybe the 22 is similar?
Very informative! That's a gem of a pistol.
I’m picking one up today!
Me : this is fantastic.
Checks Price
may as well just go cry in a corner
Try the GSG 1911-22 by American Tactical, it’s the same as the Sig version they used to sell for a lot but they changed the name a while back and dropped the price, picked mine up new at Gander Outdoors a few weeks ago for $239, hasn’t had a single misfire yet and is very accurate, only shot cheap bulk ammo so far too which just sweetens the deal. 😉
JD Tackett hold up 230$ that’s insane. Is it a full size?
Gavin M it’s the same size as the Sig 1911-22 which I think Don shows in comparison so it’s close but not quite a full size 1911 I believe 😉
Yeah I'm with you price is just like off the chart
Greg Schroer I could get a new sig p320 for 30$ more. That’s crazy. I could get 2 Turkish real 1911 for the price of 1 mini 22 1911
Excelente 22 magnu pistolas
Another great review Sootch ! Love your videos 👍
These are super cool. I would love to have one for plinking. But my gun stores are selling them for 689.99
Thats a little steep. I would have jumped on $400 too!
Another 1911 chambered in 22 long rifle
Yeah but this one works.
I know