(GunReports.com) — In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the classic 1911 pistol designed by John M. Browning, Browning has introduced a scaled-down, 22 L.R. version of this firearm for 2011.
The new Browning 1911-22 pistol is almost an exact replica of the original 1911, just smaller. The new Browning 1911-22 is 85% the size of the original 1911 John M. Browning design.
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 frame and slide of the Browning 1911-22 are machined from aluminum alloy with a matte blued finish. The barrel has a stainless steel barrel block and target crown. The new 1911-22 has a single action trigger and a straight blow back action for enhanced simplicity and reliability.
Other features include fixed sights, detachable 10-round magazine, manual thumb safety and grip safety.
A Compact 1911-22 version will also be offered with a 3 5/8″ barrel and 4 7/8″ sight radius that weighs 15 oz. Overall length on the Compact is 6 1/2″. Grips on both models are brown composite.
All controls operate just as those on the original John M. Browning-designed Model 1911.
Price: $600
