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Manufacturer’s Description

Browning has developed a scaled-down .22 LR version of its original 1911 pistol. The company says the new 1911-22 is almost an exact replica or the original, just smaller. (The full-size model measures 85% of the size of the original 1911.)

The frame and slide are machined from aluminum alloy with a matte blued finish. The barrel has a stainless steel barrel block and target crown. The 1911-22 has a single action trigger and a straight blow-back action. Other features include fixed sights, a detachable 10-round magazine, a manual thumb safety and a grip safety. All controls operate just as those on the original John M. Browning-designed model 1911.

Browning offers two models. The A1 (full-size) version features a 4.25″ barrel and a 5.5” sight radius, and weighs 15.5 oz. A compact version sports a 3.625″ barrel with 4.825″ sight radius. Grips on both models are brown composite.

The 1911-22 is made in the USA. Guns shipped in 2011 will include a special first year of production collector’s certificate plus a free, limited edition commemorative canvas and leather zippered pistol case. Shipments are expected to start in the first quarter of 2011.

The Specs

Caliber	Capacity	BBL	OAL	Weight
.22 LR	10+1	4.25″	7.125″	15.5 oz.
.22 LR	n/a	3.625″	6.5″	15 oz.

MSRP: $599.99

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