I might have to buy this Browning chambered in 380 ACP

[C0untZer0]

http://www.browning.com/products/interactive/firearms/1911-380/

I had a Colt Govt Model in 380 and loved it.

[MRC]

Is it blowback operated like the 22 version or the standard tipping barrel operated?

I can't tell from the video.

[tracker]

The video by Scott Grange shows it to be a standard 1911 design.

[MRC]

I watched the video again and still could not tell, but you are right tracker.

Here it is shown stripped.  At 17.28 oz. and MSRP of $700 it is worth a look.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/11/03/1911-380-auto-browning/

[tracker]

That could be quite formidable with some 90 gr HP/XTP ammo from Precision One.

[MRC]

Outstanding accuracy also.  Results at the bottom of the page.

http://www.gunsandammo.com/first-look/first-look-browning-1911-380-2/

[cargaritaville]

I'm a little bewildered. Why own a 1911 in .380? It has a 4.25 barrel. It probably weighs in the upper 20 ozs range. What is the appeal? I'm not being negative, just curious.

[tracker]

It weighs 17.28 oz. empty and you voice the same question that many people have posed; which is why a .380 in a 1911 platform? Only the market will give us the answer.

[C0untZer0]

It is hard for me to think of a niche that this gun fills.

I'll buy it because I liked the Colt Government Model in 380 and I miss the Colt Mustang I once had.

[tracker]

It beats a .32 in any case.

[PsychoSword]

Why oh why does it have to have an ugly memory groove beavertail.. they put this garbage and that same ugly loop hammer on everything 1911 these days.

[Richard S]

It's a good looking enough, but to me it seems a bit large for the caliber.

[cargaritaville]

I don't understand it. Why carry a 1911 .380? Am I missing something?

[tracker]

I don't think so.

[PsychoSword]

It's a good looking enough, but to me it seems a bit large for the caliber.

I don't think it was meant to be a pocket pistol. I think they meant it to be a comfortably shooting smaller 1911. I believe this is supposed to be on the same frame as the .22lr model which I've handled a few times. I'm down with Browning and all that. Just don't like those previously mentioned parts. They should actually get rid of the grip safety altogether, like the original 1911 prototypes or a BHP and put a decent ring or spur hammer on the thing. It would improve the looks 1000%. A stainless model would be cool too. They could make it with an aluminum frame as well like the Beretta 92's/Sigs.