Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray 22 LR Pistol – Reliable 4.25″ Full Size with Walnut Grips

Description

The Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray is a rimfire pistol built at 85 percent the size of a government model 1911, which is exactly what makes it such a satisfying trainer. A 4.25-inch barrel, a matte gray anodized slide, Grade I walnut grips and a ten-round single stack magazine deliver authentic 1911 handling at 22 LR running costs.

An Honest 1911 Trainer in the Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray

Most rimfire 1911s are full-size guns with a conversion kit dropped in.

Browning went the other direction and scaled the entire pistol to 85 percent, so this is its own design rather than a compromise. Every control sits where a 1911 shooter expects it: a beavertail grip safety, a thumb safety, a slide stop and a single action trigger that resets short and clean.

Gray Anodized Slide and Alloy Frame

The slide is machined alloy finished in matte gray anodizing with cocking serrations, and it rides on a matte black anodized aluminum frame. That two-tone contrast is where this model gets its name, and the alloy construction is why the Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray weighs only 15 ounces. It is light enough to carry in a range bag all day and light enough that new shooters do not fatigue after a box of ammunition.

Grade I Walnut Grips

Grade I walnut grip panels with a diamond pattern and laser checkering wrap the frame, and they do more than look good. The checkering indexes the hand the same way every time, and the slim single stack grip suits smaller hands better than a double stack rimfire pistol. Combined with the gray slide, this pistol looks considerably more expensive than it is.

Fixed A1 Sights and a 5.5-Inch Sight Radius

Black A1 front and rear sights are fixed, snag free and quick to pick up against paper or steel. The 5.5-inch sight radius is generous for a pistol this size and it helps you see small alignment errors before they turn into misses. There is nothing to adjust, nothing to lose and nothing to catch on a holster.

Steel Barrel and Single Action Trigger

A corrosion-resistant steel barrel block anchors the front of the pistol, so rimfire fouling and humidity will not pit the bore. The single action trigger breaks cleanly, and because the Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray uses the same manual of arms as a centerfire 1911, everything you practice here transfers straight to a 45 ACP or 9mm government model. This build also ships California compliant.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Browning
• Model: 1911-22 A1 Gray, Full Size
• Type: Semi-automatic, single action
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Capacity: 10
• Barrel: 4.25 in.
• Overall Length: 7.375 in.
• Weight: 15 oz.
• Sight Radius: 5.5 in.
• Frame: Aluminum alloy, matte black anodized
• Slide: Alloy, matte gray anodized
• Grips: Grade I walnut, laser checkered
• Front Sight: Fixed black A1
• Rear Sight: Fixed black A1
• Safeties: Thumb safety and beavertail grip safety
• Included: One magazine and pistol rug
• Manufacturer Part Number: 051879490
• UPC: 023614742715

Who Should Buy It

Anyone who shoots a centerfire 1911 should own one of these, because the training value per dollar of ammunition is hard to beat. It also suits new shooters learning a single action pistol, plinkers, small game hunters and buyers in restricted states who still want a proper 1911 experience.

The Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray does carry a premium over budget rimfire pistols, and like every 22 LR firearm it is ammunition sensitive, so plan on testing a few brands before you settle on one. Shooters who want a full-size grip or the power of a centerfire cartridge should look at another model in our catalog. Every firearm we list ships to your chosen FFL and is transferred in accordance with federal and state law. Browse our full firearms catalog for more rimfire pistols, revolvers and rifles, and check factory specifications for the Browning 1911-22 A1 Gray at Browning before you order. Our team can help with ammunition selection, spare magazines, holsters or transfer paperwork.