Description
The Browning 1911-380 Copper Full Size is the Browning 1911-380 Black Label Full Size Copper Cerakote, a 380 ACP pistol with a machined stainless steel slide in Copper Cerakote, a 4 1/4 inch steel barrel and a black composite frame. This listing is UPC 023614857662, Browning item 051987492. It weighs about 18 ounces and holds 8 rounds in a single stack magazine.
Browning 1911-380 Copper Full Size Overview
The 1911-380 is built at 85 percent of the size of the original Model 1911, so it has the look, controls and manual of arms of a classic 1911 in a smaller, lighter package that is easy to carry. The 380 ACP has more energy than a 22 and much less recoil than a 9mm, which many shooters find comfortable in a small pistol.
85 Percent Scale
Because the frame and slide are scaled down to 85 percent, the grip fits smaller hands well and the pistol carries easily on the belt. Standard 1911 holsters and magazines will not fit, so buy holsters and spare magazines made specifically for the 1911-380.
Copper Cerakote Stainless Slide
The machined stainless steel slide wears Copper Cerakote, a ceramic based coating that holds up to handling, holster wear and solvents much better than paint. The matte black frame and controls keep the copper slide from looking flashy.
Black Label Controls
The Black Label models have an extended ambidextrous manual safety, a beavertail grip safety and a skeletonized hammer. The ambidextrous safety is a plus for left handed shooters, and the beavertail helps prevent hammer bite.
Sights and Shooting
Browning fits steel combat style three dot sights with a 5 3/8 inch sight radius. The single action trigger and mild recoil of the 380 make it easy to shoot well, and it is a good choice for shooters who find larger pistols hard to manage.
Carry Considerations
At about 18 ounces the 1911-380 is light enough to carry all day. Like any 1911 style pistol it is single action, so practice carrying and drawing with the manual safety engaged until it is second nature. Pick a quality jacketed hollow point load for defense and test it for function.
Cleaning and Care
Field strip and clean the slide, barrel and breech face after range sessions, and wipe the Cerakote with a lightly oiled cloth.
State Laws
Some states limit which handguns can be sold or restrict carry. Check your state law before you order. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: 1911-380 Black Label Full Size Copper Cerakote (051987492)
- UPC: 023614857662
- Caliber: 380 ACP
- Action: Single action, semi auto
- Barrel: 4 1/4 in. steel
- Overall length: 7 1/2 in.
- Weight: About 18 oz
- Capacity: 8+1, single stack
- Slide: Machined stainless steel, Copper Cerakote
- Frame: Black composite
- Sights: Steel combat 3 dot, 5 3/8 in. radius
- Safety: Extended ambidextrous manual safety, beavertail grip safety
- Case: Pistol rug
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handguns to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer with a background check, and you must be 21 to buy a handgun from a dealer. Browning first offered this Copper Cerakote model as a SHOT Show special.
Who It Is For
The Browning 1911-380 Copper Full Size is a great fit for shooters who want a light, easy to shoot 1911 style 380 for carry, training or a first handgun.
Buy the Browning 1911-380 Copper Full Size at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Browning 1911-380 Copper Full Size online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Browning.
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