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12-10-2015, 11:54 PM
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Browning Black Label 1911-380
Just bought one today and took it to the range
WOW! This thing is really hard to describe. It shoots much more like a 22 pistol than a 380. Very light recoil, very light muzzle blast, and from a VERY light pistol (15 oz empty) The 4.25" barrel helps. Longer sight radius, higher velocity, lower muzzle blast. My big fat fingers even fit on the grip... The sights are off a little so I only shot one box today until I can drift the rear sight over a little. No stoppages in the first 50 round box. When lowering the slide slowly by hand, however, the slide did not go into battery and had to be nudged once. But there were no hiccups while shooting. This thing slides nicely into a pocket. This seriously is just like shooting a 22 pistol. It's that comfortable and easy to shoot. One handed was a breeze.
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Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell Last edited by DrHenley; 12-11-2015 at 12:37 AM. 
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12-11-2015, 12:20 AM
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Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell Last edited by DrHenley; 12-11-2015 at 12:36 AM.
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12-11-2015, 02:55 PM
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Neat gun.....
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12-11-2015, 04:31 PM
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Nice. I have one, Sig Sauer.
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03-05-2016, 12:55 AM
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Been on a search for the compact Black Label .380. For some reason they are hard to find.
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03-05-2016, 11:36 AM
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A couple of weeks ago I took it out on an armadillo patrol at deer camp. Laid a few 'dillos in the dust with it. Dispatches them much much better than a 22.
It was really supposed to be a backup gun, but I find that I'm grabbing it pretty often as my primary when I'm in a hurry or just don't feel like carrying a 45. It's not the gun so much as the mags which are so much thinner and lighter. Oh, and while at deer camp, I did a water jug test. (I previously did 9mm and 45 ACP water jug tests) It actually had a little more penetration than the 9mm and slightly less than the 45 (all using XTPs). Went through three jugs, hit the fourth, then bounced back into the third. The 9mm stopped inside the third jug. The 45 stopped inside the fourth jug.
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Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell
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03-05-2016, 12:34 PM
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I picked one up on Gunbroker about 3 weeks ago. I have very large hands so it is not a natural pointer for me, yet. It is tiny in all dimensions and indeed feels more like a kids toy gun when you pick it up than a 1911. Function is great Even with the 4.25" barrel it is only 17 ounces. Accuracy at self defense distances is surprising. I have a standing order for the short barrel version when they are shipped in June. I am that impressed with it. Look for Browning 1911 380. Fit and finish is about on par with other 1911's at the price point. Jim is right, it is fun and it is easy to carry. It is ground breaking with a lot of Tupperware content but function, handling and controls are ALL right up our 1911 alley.
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Last edited by pony up; 03-05-2016 at 12:38 PM.
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