Review: Browning 1911-22 A1

[@SAVAGE308SNIPER]

I also have an issue with this gun that I think everyone should know about before buying this gun. The issue is that I find myself using this 22 over all my other 22s and I feel bad for neglecting my other 22 handguns. I feed this gun more ammo than my other guns I have in 22lr.

[@g0679]

SAVAGE308SNIPER I’m surprised you haven’t yet heard from a lawyer.

[@SAVAGE308SNIPER]

@@g0679 That's funny. Unfortunately, Savage has passed away not long ago. We have a tribute video. I am a family member with access to his channel. Thank you for the comment.

[@Eray-fy5bz]

Wow u really have an issue😉

[@SAVAGE308SNIPER]

@@Eray-fy5bz ?

[@Eray-fy5bz]

@@SAVAGE308SNIPER it was a joke ...

[@davidnoot4995]

I’ve done a complete disassembly on it and am amazed how 1911 everything is on it. I polished some surfaces(sear,hammer,trigger etc.) and it really smoothed out the trigger. I love it. Not an inexpensive gun but I really enjoy having it. Reliable(don’t need and special ammo), accurate, lightweight compact and durable. I’ve heard some magazines have an issue, mine functions flawlessly, wish I had two. Mine has the plastic grips which give it a ww2 look. The plastic is a little soft on these plastic grips. I painted them to make them look a little more like the full size original WW2 grips I have, and to protect them. Scuffs get really ugly on the plastic grips, they scuff a really light color, very salient. Great 22 gun for the trail or out camping.

[@bryancallado4395]

I just bought a used black label with laminated grips for 500 bucks. So far I put about 100 rds of cci mini mags and federal auto match without a single issue. I'm in love with this little beast.

[@llewellynb592]

I’ve got that exact pistol , bought 2 more magazines and all I can say is it’s a great pistol. It works flawless with all 22 lr I’ve tried : love this little pistol: Great Vid.

[@Kornball426]

I got mine used for $250 used in like new condition. I wouldn't pay any more than what I did because I don't really like it. I've never had any failure to fire, eject, feed, etc. I just don't care for it. I like how it feels in hand, the trigger is good, but it feels like a toy gun. It's so light and the slide makes a lot of noise if you shake it. Plus it's really hard to clean. The "target crown" as he calls it in this video rips the patches when you try to put patches down the barrel to clean it. It is my least favorite gun to have to clean. Plus I don't think the grips are wood, I'm pretty sure they're plastic, they do look like real wood though. I don't have any super expensive .22 hand guns, but I've got a single six Ruger, a Ruger Mark 2 Target, an H&R .22 revolver, and a Ruger SP 101 in 22, and this thing. This is my least favorite.

[@silvershelbygt500]

Just bought this exact pistol last Tuesday and got to shoot for the first time Saturday. It's a really fun and nice shooting firearm. It'll make a great sidekick for my Ruger 10-22.

[@bflochip8129]

Thank you. I have been having feed failures and you are the only reviewer who has given me an answer. I will try new mags.

[@sejrec56]

I just picked one up for under $500 and right, pride of ownership I’m really happy w it. Picked it up yesterday and fired about 80 rounds and it was real smooth and after I got hang of it became quite accurate. THANKS For THE REVIEW! Very Informative review!

[@RandyLunn]

I have now owned my Browning 1911-22 Compact for about one year. It is usually flawless even after 300 round shooting sessions. It has become my favorite pistol for casual target practice and outdoor plinking. Pure fun!

[@brent8434]

can ya put other sights on it?

[@RandyLunn]

Brent, the sights are fixed. They are relatively low sights so it is easy to point and shoot. I painted the ramp on the front sight with fluoresent paint.

[@brent8434]

ok, thanks Randy!!!

[@corey2477]

Randy Lunn do you think the sights would be too low to clear a silencer?

[@RandyLunn]

Yes too low ....... this gun is not a candidate for a silencer.

[@christianetzel3794]

I'd love to get one of these as my first handgun.

[@stalecoffee9649]

Lol i got this as my first handgun haven’t sold it since probably never will beautiful fucking gun

[@heavy-gauge]

I bought the Black Label full size model and had several misfires and jams right out of the box (about 10%). A call to Browning revealed the issue. I needed to clean the gun before firing the first time. They put a heavy coat of cosmoline at the factory which if not removed will result in jams. I cleaned the gun and no issues since! Not one misfire.

[@donttrip3685]

Thank you for the Info picking one up today

[@MyHollowpoint]

It's a fun pistol. Perfect miniature.

[@gapster46]

MyHollowpoint And, it even has it's own hammer.

[@BlueTJay]

I bought this model and while at the store I bought another browning mag. Teaching my wife to use the 1911 .22 cal before i move her up to bigger rounds, I use Browning 1440 ft/sec 40 gr and not one failure or miss fire. This is one of the best .22 lr 1911 models bar none.

[@mig50cc]

Great vid, thanks. I just bought a Buckmark and LOVE it. I've been looking at other 22lr target pistols and might stick to Browning because this 1911-22 seems awesome.

[@kevinjuarez5999]

I am turning 11 I am getting this for my bday on Aug 11 felt it at bass pro shop great weapon

[@cody_janssen831]

Kevin Juarez my birthdays august 12

[@yasminesmith7338]

That’s where I found this

[@redgeypedersen41]

Got one coming, should be here any day. Glad to hear it's a good pistol.

[@jettschenker]

I just posted a videon on the Browning 1911-22 and yes it's rediculous to send a pistol with only one magazine. My camo shot show special fortunately came with 3 magazines and with a soft case. I have also taken care of ALL of the magazine release safties on my handguns.

[@1zootxiv]

I own this pistol for few years now, shot over 1,000x and not a single shot fell. Im shooting high velocity ammo

[@garychynne1377]

i got one. i use cci mini mag in it. works perfect. i never had to adjust the sights. right on out of the box. regular iron sights. but fine. it is small but handy. unbelievably light. if the safety protruded slightly more it would come off more positive. if the gun is not pressed into the web of the hand the grip safety may not come off so a good. the israely grip works good. double thumb safety so good for weak hand practice. i enjoy the gun. 22 is the only affordable round these days. have fun gare

[@sacp2273]

Not the Mag release! It's the slide release, LOL! Mine came with plastic wood look grips and 2x Mags. They're garbage (the grips). I called Browning Parts and got a Commander Hammer and Beaver Tail for $17 total with shipping. Called High Figure Grips and added some Cocobolo Grips too. ($65) A browning Kydex Holster for $17 (Amazom). Now Hear this....Semper Fi nut! As You Were.

[@adrianotero7963]

My pawnshop has one for 450.....excellent condition.....bought a buckmark for 250 instead.....

[@exionem]

Nice video, just wondering how does this compare to the full size GSG 1911/22 ?

[@greggminkoff6733]

FYI Whether a 22lr or a traditional 45acp, there is a barrel/slide breakin period. The Browing design is flawless after breakin The barrel lockup lugs have to wear-in against the lugs in the slide under fire. If you want 100% out of the box firing, the 1911 platform is not for you.

[@codeguise]

Isn't this model blowback? So no functional locking lugs?

[@mauiroy2124]

Another John Browning work of art.

[@762x51n8o]

I'm pretty sure JMB didn't design this 1911-22.

[@hiepho555]

If its already cocked and you want to decock it without inserting the mag, simply press and hold mag release and pull trigger

[@mpov147]

It will fire with mag out if you depress the mag release halfway.

[@bobsradio6025]

Slide stop, NOT mag release. What are the differences between the 1911-22 and the 1911-22A1? Does the A1 have a choice of sights? I cannot see the sights on the 1911-22 that I looked at in a store, so I decided to get a Kimber conversion kit which has other problem, but at least I can see the sights.

[@sacp2273]

Time to make a shootin video. I just got a used OEM 2011 model and I can't wait to add the skeleton hamer, trigger, and beaver tail, to match my RIA .45. Next is the .380 in same fashion.

[@williamryan9195]

Really clean little pistol. Little dry though. Do you run it that dry?

[@ips7125]

There is 1 fail here. Instructions in the bag that looks in open clearly says and I quote "DO NO DRY FIRE, WILL CAUSE DAMAGE" other than that great gun and video

[@alexlongfur2515]

yeah I just bought one and read the manual. I winced when he dry fired it

[@glenndavis2762]

yea, since 22's are rimfire, the firing pin can indent the breach face and cause it to fail - center fire is fine to dry fire

[@tubee2b]

Looks like Browning has difficulty getting their black coating into the text engraved in the slide. There's a shiny/bare spot in your review gun just as there is in mine. It somewhat spoils an otherwise perfect handgun. I don't think Browning should let defects like that out the door. As you say, these are relatively expensive handguns.

[@thedoomslayer14]

Hi, are you still out there ? I hesitate between a Black Label 1911-22 and a Beretta Cheetah 87. Your thoughts ? Thx

[@MrChris-bx7ss]

I'm going to pick myself up the Black Label version. If you want to know another .22 pistol that runs all ammo like a champ it's the Beretta M9_22 !!

[@ncooper7757]

The browning buck mark eats up lots of different 22lr ammo as well and they come in many different style options and materials and colors and price ranges for $200 and up there are lots of great upgrade parts and accessories for them to

[@regsparkes6507]

Can you tell us where this Browning is made ? I too, like the looks of this and will start looking in Canada to see if there's a dealer with one in stock. I have a GSG 1911-22 and after some slight work,.it too is shooting well now. Some folks 'under rate' a .22 cal. firearm,..I'm not one of those ! Thanks for this.

[@762x51n8o]

Reg Sparkes It says, "Proudly made in the USA"

[@regsparkes6507]

762x51n8o This is what I really was hoping to hear. Cheers !

[@sacp2273]

Made in America.

[@buckrowley1506]

hammer on the 45 has a thumb spur that looks wider

[@gunsaccessories8853]

Great review! Thank you sir.

[@gunguytx]

Nice video man, I hope to get one someday

[@familyfilms1611]

I got one

[@donaldmoffatt3434]

GREAT review! Very useful for me! THANKS!

[@762x51n8o]

+Donald Moffatt Thank you for the kind words

[@anthony8385]

Hows the plastic parts and aluminum on that gun holding up after 6 years?

[@larryashmore489]

Good review

[@grandpixel]

Any reason to purchase the aluminum frame over the polymer frame? I personally liked the appearance of the tan polymer with black grips, and less so the dark grips on black frame / black side.

[@762x51n8o]

+GrandPixel I didn't purchase it, they sent it to me for an article. I wanted it to have a traditional look, like what a 1911 would have looked like in the various wars it served in.

[@sacp2273]

These do not come in Polymer frames.

[@tyman7156]

Beautiful gun

[@mfmayes]

can the grips be replaced with real wood ones?

[@farmerdude3578]

I was going to buy one of these, I love the gun. But I just can not get past the grip safety.. I just hate them grip safety's. I wonder if there's a way you could get one without that?

[@762x51n8o]

Farmer Dude357 No, it's designed to replicate the 1911, which has a grip safety.

[@sacp2273]

It's a F'n 1911 85% model, so no! It's integrated into the design and cannot be modified.

[@sejrec56]

So freaking cool

[@leboucdetrambly]

Would you rate this higher than the Sig Sauer ( Aka GSG) 1911-22 and if you've had the chance to try the Sig Sauer version what did you think? Thanks

[@762x51n8o]

+leboucdetrambly I have not tried the Sig 1911-22, didn't even know they made one. I have tried the Sig Mosquito. I really love the feel and operation of the Mosquito. Reliability is terrible, though. Generally a malfunction every magazine or two. For reliability I would go with this.

[@bannanapancake]

I’ve smithed guns for most of my life, I’ve owned the mosquito and have taken the slide off over 50 times since they introduced along while back... the slide broke at the muzzle, super disappointing. Apparently it’s happened to Multiple people out there and a conversation the Sig STRONGLY avoids.. (be careful with that slide!!!!!) I’m looking at this one now, can’t go wrong with a 1911, I own two of the bigger brothers of this video and they’ve never disappointed!

[@howard2374]

This is an excellent presentation. thanks. www.browning.com/products/firearms/pistols/1911-22.html is the Browning site for the firearm which shows the various configurations, sights, etc. I"m interested, hence I went to the web site and your video on KZbin. However, my issue is that polymer (plastic) spring guide. I have an old H&R model 939, which I used when I learned to shoot a pistol. Used it a lot, nice 9 shot revolver. After a few years sitting in a climatized location, the polypropene connector to the hammer and spring just fell apart. I went to Jack First to get a metal replacement for it. Hence, the Browning's 'plastic' spring guide puts me off. BTW, I"d be interested in the Black Label Medallion Compact.

[@TOYsOnly]

Great vid. Do you know if there are any different sights available, such as 3 dot or combat sights? Kind of hard to see with the tiny sights that came with mine. Done some searching and could not find any online...... Thanks

[@762x51n8o]

+Joham22 Thank you. I haven't seen any, but I haven't really been looking, either. Best bet would be to contact browning and ask them.

[@TOYsOnly]

Ok, thanks

[@RandyLunn]

I love my Browning 1911-22 but in some light conditions I wish I had night sights.

[@Rabbid100]

Joham22

[@howard2374]

www.browning.com/products/firearms/pistols/1911-22.html You might want to try this web site. They show several versions with different sights and features.

[@Jkim8901]

How do you drop the hammer? A friend of mine had one and nothing was in the chamber and I couldn't get the hammer to drop.

[@762x51n8o]

+Jon Kim It's just like a 1911, to drop the hammer you have to be squeezing the grip safety. So to drop the hammer, pull back on the hammer until it engages the grip safety, then pull the trigger and ease the hammer forward.

[@Jkim8901]

762x51n8o Thanks, upon further research, apparently the pistol has a mag safety which is why it didn't work.

[@lifeliberty4057]

@@Jkim8901 my colt dont 😂

[@rogercotman1314]

Anyone know of the best price for this gun March 2022 ???

[@shihster88]

did you do anything with your sights?! thats an awesome group with that. You should see my groups...2 inches...at 3 yards LOL

[@762x51n8o]

+shihster88 No, it is just stock sights. It seemed to be pretty accurate.

[@shihster88]

+762x51n8o I don't think it makes a difference but I have the officers compact version with the shorter sight radius but my biggest issue is how easily they wash out. I'm thinking about painting the tip with glow in the dark paint.

[@sacp2273]

Learn to shoot with the correct sight picture and that will solve that problem. It's not the gun. It's operator error.

[@FernandoFAyala]

Hi. How much?

[@eltenda]

very nice!!not perfect but i like it

[@INGAyala-ec8tj]

How much?

[@BharathwajK]

I am from India how it can be purchased

[@outerspaceman7534]

Move to USA

[@sheriffbear3417]

I didn't know beretta cheetahs came in 22

[@brucegunckel3380]

Good info here - thanks! BTW, you had the gun aimed at yourself when you pulled the trigger at around the 6:30 mark. Please don't do that.

[@mig50cc]

Even if the pistol is empty?

[@tubee2b]

Yes. Even if.@@mig50cc... Or go ahead and keep doing it, but, just teach your children better while they still have a dad.

[@3BEPOXOXOT]

thanks

[@yasminesmith7338]

Where can I find one of these really cheap

[@patforet7336]

Cheap. ???

[@ncooper7757]

What would you call cheap you are not likely to fined 1 under $450 if you want a good pistol in the $200 range look at the browning buck mark

[@mfmayes]

i would buy one if it wasn't so damn expensive, I could get a 45 acp rock island for 200 bucks cheaper

[@ncooper7757]

If you are looking for the $200 alternative pistol look in to a browning buck mark they run just about any 22lr bulk ammo you can get your hands on and they shoot CCI stingers

[@carrywhite584]

I prefer the Walther/Colt

[@HomeGunMaker]

Awesome! I’m in love with the 1911, I think it’s the most beautiful gun in the world! Would you check out my channel and the 1911 I’m building?

[@vandodiasdossantos9846]

Top

[@johnlittle7257]

he has the gun pointed right at him

[@ElR80]

Ey nola bendes kero una como esa

[@toadamine]

6:14 major firearm safety fail.

[@762x51n8o]

Where is the safety fail?

[@762x51n8o]

I agree, that is extremely important. However you have to use some common sense. I showed clear on the weapon, there was no ammo in the room. It was clearly a safe situation. I dry fire practice in my house all the time, under these safe conditions, which means this gun is being pointed at (and having the trigger pulled) something I don't want to destroy (the wall of my house) all the time. It's dry fire practice. In the military, we mount BFAs on to our rifles and point and shoot at each other, using blanks.

[@toadamine]

762x51n8o said pretty much everyone who's ever had a ND... 😉

[@762x51n8o]

No, that's not true. Anyone who's had an ND will say, it was caused by complacency that lead to carelessness which lead to Negligence. What I did was intentional. I intentionally cleared my gun 2 or 3 times prior to even being on camera. Then I ensured ammo could not be loaded into the gun, then I mostly likely racked the slide 3 or 4 more times. Then on camera I showed the empty chamber and magazine. There was absolutely nothing there that would have lead to an ND. I do the same when I dry fire, and I do the same when I pull the safety on a Glock to disassemble.

[@salvonigronigro764]

762x51n8o the grips measurements are the same of one Walter 1911 colt gold cup please let me know

[@larryashmore489]

Good review