Browning 1911A1 22lr any good?

[Moon Glorious]

I wanted one until I held one. They are small, too small for me. Never shot the thing but it seemed pretty nice. I would say you should hold one in person before spending any money. It would be nice for someone with small hands. It would make an awesome Christmas present for a little dude/girl.

[FresnoRob]

I have wanted one of these for my wife to shoot for some time. Just haven't layed out the cash yet.

[Mayor McRifle]

As has been mentioned it is NOT the size of a regular 1911, it wasn't meant to be.

That's a relief. It would have been embarrassing for Browning if it had turned out smaller by accident.

From Browning: "John M. Browning developed the Model 1911 to fire the powerful 45 ACP cartridge. We developed it to fire the 22 L.R. and, after extensive testing and research, determined that 85% of the original size was ideal for the smaller cartridge."

[keenkeen]

https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/brownings-miniature-rimfire-1911-22s-new-gun-review/

Here is a good review from someone who has actually shot one...

Not that we should discount the experts here who "handled one" or "saw one at a shop once"...

[renardsubtil]

Obligatory side by side shot next to my Kimber Custom II

[UberPatriot]

I got one for my daughter to shoot with a few months ago, it's well made.
I still haven't shot it though.

[SonofWWIIDI]

IIRC, the prices I've seen at the LGS (when they have them) have ranged from $550-$625 or so. Last time I looked at one it was $599.

[Risky1]

I just put one in jail. bought it specifically because it was smaller, and it was NOT a Walther or Ruger. I have 5 boys and one girl, and when we go shoot, one walther P22 and one Ruger SR22 is not enough. when we shoot pistols we all shoot pistols, when we shoot rifles, we all shoot rifles. the older boys get the 9mm and .40, the little boys and the 6 year old girl just really enjoy the .22's and we go through A LOT of ammo on a weekend. so 22's are what we do most of.

I am super excited to get it out. I haven't bought a full size 1911 yet. I almost bought a Ruger 1911 last year, and now you cant get them... grrrrr.

[Eyelawdoc]

The Browning 1911-22 is well made, not picky about ammo and fun to shoot! It's especially good for introducing younger or new shooters to the 1911 format without all the weight, noise and recoil of the full sized centerfire models. Although the sights are not the easiest for older eyes, a little red or orange paint on the front sight helps. I really enjoy mine!