Browning 1911-22 Pistol Review 

I bought one for my wife as a new shooter. She took her first introduction class and received the gun as a gift, I thought she was going to cry for joy. We have shot all brands of ammunition without any problem,. I’ve had a lot of fun shooting this gun also. Thanks for making the video. Love your information videos.

Nice to see quality mid-size .22LR pistols coming back.

In the 1970s , I was fortunate to be able to find an incredible deal on brand new Browning Hi-Powers , from Belgium yet , in beautiful hardwood cases , I like this 1911 plinker

American Tactical GSG 1911-22 is a great quality gun usually around $299 new (got mine for $239 😉) and used to be branded as a Sig Sauer, just changed the name and dropped the price but shoots incredibly well. I’ve shot a bunch of cheap bulk ammo and had zero issues with it so far! 😉

This is my very first pistol and I'm glad I got this one first. It prepared me for my second pistol which is a 9mm caliber (also a 1911 government style). Of course, this Browning is more fun than the 9mm because of the very low recoil. :)

I love these little guns and own three of them in different configurations. They are accurate, reliable and just a pile of fun to shoot. I wouldn’t give mine up for anything. Great video, Sootch.

You are one of the best gun reviewers on YT. I did not know this gun existed until yesterday and went on a deep dive looking for reviews, both text and video, and yours is the most comprehensive that I've seen by far. But then that's the case for all of your stuff I've watched. Thanks.

Have had mine for quit a few years. Great little pistol, love shooting it.

I have two of the black label models, I bought one for my daughter and one for me. Good thought but my wife took mine so have ordered another one.these browning pistols are excellent and very accurate.

I am addicted to 1911s and own a dozen different models. So I chose this 1911-22 and the 1911-380 version to teach my grandkids to shoot. I can then move them onto other calibers and sizes of 1911s. I have the Sig model you displayed as well but the Brownings are a good introductory firearm. Good review as always.

Sootch, nice little postol! I've carried a 1911 for 30+ years, so this lttle pistol would feel like a toy. It is however, an excellent first gun for younger shooters, and in introduction to shooting sports. A bit pricey, if I'm honest. I've owned a GSG .22 1911 for many years now, and I absoluty love it! Great video! Stay safe.

One of the most reliable pistols I’ve came across, they’re worth buying for sure.

Very Cool Browning 1911 - 22 Lr , Sootch00 !!!!!!!!!! I'm a huge Browning Firearms fan an have several of their products !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You for giving out options like a 1911 in 22 great videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I own two of these little guns 22lr and the 380. Very reliable excellent gun. Well made. Thanks for the video..

Another great review Sootch ! Love your videos 👍

Perfect. As usual! Thanks!

Everybody always scratches the gun putting the slide stop back in. These are great little pistols. Great video. 🇺🇸

Congratulations on the million subscribers!

My dad just picked one up. I haven’t shot it, but it had a very nice fit and finish!

I like that recessed barrel crown. Good looking firearm, Sooch.

Just got this for Christmas! My dream pistol

Spent 17 years as a Company grade Armour. In my reserve tenure in the army combat engneers. All ways happy to learn and watch. New and classic guns. Tks SGT williams retired. De kv4li

As always, a thorough and entertaining review. This .22 definitely looks the part, I'm anxious to get my grubby paws on one. Cheers ...

Thanks Sootch!

A great review a good little pistol thanks.👍👍👍

Love my Browning Buckmark! If I were to get one of these I would pay a little more and get one with the skeletonized trigger and extended beavertail. I may have to check these out!

I own this plinker. First and only firearm. It's a joy

I have the polymer lower Browning 22 I love it the 4 1/4 inch barrel very light and fun to shoot

Bought one today (a bit more than the $239 that I see below...) but your video allowed me to disassemble, clean, oil, reassemble with no issues. Great video - thanks for posting. I have had the Browning Buck Mark - 22 Long Rifle for many years and it is laser accurate and fires the best or the cheapest ammo, no issues. I expect this pistol to be the same. Stay safe.

I have a GSG 1911-22 and I love it. I also like my Ruger SR-22,1022's and GSG-522. Having acquired more than 11,000 rounds of 22lr when .22 was cheap and available I can still practice with this caliber without depleting my stores of center fire ammunition. As a side note I have got a merger store of .22 air rifle ammunition for my non-scary non-assault air rifle AND a few hundred rounds of 1/2 inch slingshot ammo. At 76 years of age, I am not using my compound bow because I do not have the arm strength anymore but I keep it for my children....just in case !

Great info. Shot the Navy 1911 in the service 85/96 and that was my First experience with small arms firing. I fell in love with that weapon and could field strip it in my sleep. I can't wait to try this one.Thanks.

I had a Browning 1911-22 and my brother did also. I had feeding problems with either of my 2 magazines but my brother had no problems. Finally traded it in in frustration. Haven't given up on Browning as I have presently on order a Browning buckmark Rosewood udx.

Looks like fun, going to get one. Thanks

The 1911 22 LR is a fun gun. The Buckmark is a great pistol, and if you can find an old 90's Micro Buckmark you will find a real gem.

Beautiful looking .22 thank you for the video. :)

I think you would need A LOT of magazines for this little gem.

Got one in the compact version and it’s a sweetie to shoot. EATS EVERYTHING NO HICCUPS!

I just took mine completely apart and am amazed how much all the little parts are like an original 1911. All except for the white plastic recoil spring rod and no tilting barrel, no “barrel link”, the hole for the slide stop is just part of the bottom of the barrel. The frame parts are all cute little 1911 part and function the same way. It’s a great little gun. I’m glade I found a used one for half off. The price of a new one is my only complaint. But it is reliable(mine is) where a lot of 22 autos this size are not.

Love mine. Very Nice pistol and a joy to shoot at the range. FYI, the manual says not to dry fire it as doing so will cause damage.

I Like It, an Now I Want one! Thanks for the share 👍

Fun little pistol. Wish they made a quality full-size as well. In 9 and 45.

I received a Llama .380 in 1968 when I graduated L.A. Sheriff's Academy and carried it as my 'primary' backup (with a .25 ACP Colt Jr. in my back pocket as my secondary backup). The Llama and interestingly enough the .380 ACP are also some where around 75 % to 85% of a 1911 Colt; and although I've always enjoyed the quality and feel of the Llama, I've tried to locate one in .22 LR but with no luck until now, so if I can find either a GSG-22 or a Compact .22 Browning I will probably pick it up to practice with since it's more economical to shoot.

I saw one of these at my local gun pawn shop, needless to say I bought it without question! It's so adorable, and I'm a sucker for 1911's

Looks like a nice gun but I went with the Kimber 22 target conversion. It has the exact same sights as my Ruger SR1911 in 10mm. Makes it great for switching back and forth for cheap practice.

Very informative! That's a gem of a pistol.

Love the looks! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

I have the compact version. It shoots a bit high but never has issues feeding. Women and kids love it. It's expensive and so are the mags. I have no plans on selling it.

Excellent review, thanks. 😃👏👏👏

I bought my wife one and everybody just loves it.

Colt also makes excellent 1911/22lrs that are quite a bit cheaper in price, but excellent quality.

I have learned a lot from your videos as in all of your videos and I have one exactly like that and you are spot on on everything I've learned a lot from your videos thank you very much

I have the Kimber .22 conversion works quite nice on my Springfield .45

Believe me these .22 pistols are amazing fun ! To me more so than full bore . Mine is a “Property of the US Government” WW2 1911 with a genuine Colt .22 conversion ! Its amazing 🙂

I bought one and it’s a plinker for sure, but it works flawlessly. The only complaint is the plastic spring guide, but that can be upgraded.

I might pick this one up!

Wow beautiful, nice video, we can see different angles and sound.

Awesome review, Awesome gun 😁☕👍

I’m picking one up today!

I love this gun, have put about 1200 rounds of all brands and bullet kinds. Had one fte with a really old Russian ammo that came covered in wax. Besides that, this lil shooter has been as every bit reliable as my Glocks or Sigs. the sights are not for the weak of vision but this lil shooter is beyond accurate. And whoever designed the firing pin and system went above and beyond, every time that hammer drops it goes band, no matter how cheap the ammo!!! Even the failure to eject I had went bang when I shot it! This gun gives another meaning to 22lr in terms of reliability. It’s as if it had a 10lb sledgehammer behind that firing pin 😂

a joy to shoot is an understatement. best 22 Ive ever shot not cheap but nothing that's real good never is .. eats everything Ive ever tried .. federal bulk, Winchester bulk, cci mini mags solids and HP and velocitors

The wild thing is: it's better than the Glock 44.

I wish browning would start making the hi power again.

CDNN Sports has this model in stock for $429. Great video.

Considering getting one of these for plinking. I love my 1911 but .45 is too expensive to be wasting on the range every weekend

With the price of ammo and the trouble finding it at any price this pistol and my S&W M&P AR 15-22 are my go to fun shooting firearms.

Colt marketed a .22 Conversion kit to go along with their 1911's....they also produced a dedicated .22 on the 1911 frame called the ACE....my best friend has two of them...

*Browning 1911-380* Surprised to find that the 1911-380 Black Label Full Size only weighs 18 oz with a 4-1/4" barrel, while the 1911-380 Black Label Compact weighs 16 oz with a 3-5/8" barrel (polymer frames). The SIG P238 (15.2 oz with a 2.7" barrel) is a terrible pocket gun compared to a small DAO revolver like the S&W 642 NO LOCK, is too small to shoot well, and has less than ideal ballistics due to the short barrel. A 1911 is a belt gun, in which case you want a decent sized grip and barrel length as on the 1911-380 series pistols, which are much easier to shoot well than a small revolver or a subcompact pistol like the P238. A cocked and locked 1911 is much safer gun to carry than a Glock 43 (which has way too much recoil IMO), which lacks a safety catch so is prone to ADs and NDs. There are also some very good defensive rounds in .380 ACP (notably the +P 90 gr. JHP from Buffalo Bore). I like the .45 ACP 1911, but not the weight of steel frame variants or the recoil of aluminium frame variants, while aluminum frame 9mm variants like the Springfield EMP Champion (31 oz) are much heavier. I like the 1911-380 Black Label Pro Stainless Full Size best as a bad guy can see the gun easier with the satin silver finish on the stainless steel slide (also more corrosion resistant so better for an IWB holster), and it has the full length barrel for optium ballistics and the longest sight radius (it also looks better than the Compact IMO). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pb_vDSzY02Q.html www.browning.com/products/firearms/pistols/1911-380/current-production.html www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=129

Sweet! Need a .22 mag just like this. Only smaller.

Would love to see you review the 380 version.

A Legendary Rimfire in our testing. HAIL!

great video.

I got tired of the Fliers. So, I've started weighing out my 22 rf ammo. What I have found is that the heavy ones hit high and to the left and the Light ones hit low and right. By weighing, the ones in the middle shoot as well as Target ammo. I have shot 5 shot groups with all holes touching, at 50. Keep in mind that ALL 22rf ammo is manufactured in BULK, by automatic machines. F A M, 100 rds, a 1.1 grain difference from lightest to heaviest. I reload for 357 magnum. When my recipe calls for 5 grains that is what is used. Not 4.9 or 5.1 it's 5 grains. The powder charge in 22's is small as it is, and is the variable. Now I want to get a "Bucket of Bullets" to weigh out. Should be Interesting.

Nice!

Watching your reviews is getting expensive, every time I see one I want to buy that firearm. Lol

Got one for my wife, it is nice but came with only one Magazine, Glad you put in Gunmagwarehouse so I can get extra mags.

Beatifull...linda me encanta el formato de ésa pistola... bravoooo 👏.

1911 👑

I've always wanted one since it came out, but its 500+.

Their are so many .. iconic pistol designs being made in 22lr . Wish they would make some in 22 magnum ! would be much more fun

I pick her up on Friday the 5th and i’ll be taking her on a date Saturday morning 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍. Bought this to have fun but it really my daughters gun I’ll be buying a 1911 45acp this summer for myself.

Cool little pistol.

It's on my list.

sootch00! I got one last night after a 4 hour road trip immediately after work. Bought for $500 and it is excellent! VERY accurate out of the box. But how do you like that hammer bite, lol...

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo 👑 👑 🎁

Why you dont like magazine disconnect? It's good for safety when mag is out with a round in the chamber. People often forget to check the chambered round and think of the gun as empty if the mag is out. Especially new shooters. It's just safe to have this feature as you can't fire the chambered round without the mag in the gun.

Thanks for sharing nice gun

Really really nice pistol

Damn!! I think that brass is landing in my yard!

perfect review, I have also seen another review of Glock 44. I would love a comparison of the browning 1911 black label 22lr vs Glock 44. Please

Looks good

Have GSG 1911 22 , runs great !

Considering how finicky .22lr's are in semi-automatic firearms and with the possible finicky nature of some 1911's I'm surprised it isn't a "jammo-matic". Glad to hear this works well though.

This is one of those "just because" guns. You know one of those guns you have just because is fun as hell to shoot and cheap being a 22.

i saw this in my shooting magazine. i like the .22 because of pain shooting bigger caliber. i also like the idea, if you have to pull this in a defensive way, the look of a 1911 pointed at you would scare the crap out of you, at least any sane person great review, as always. when you review a weapon, i know it's legit.

Just makes you wonder that if Browning is able to make a 1911 in .22 and .380 why not a 45

Looks great, but... has Sootch ever met a gun he didn’t like?

I just wish they made after market night sights. I have the 1911-380

It would be great if Browning made a UK legal 12" version. All we have is the GSG 1911 currently.

RIA makes a nice pistol similar to this in .380, all steel, around $400. This pistol reminds me of the Kimber 1911-22, though that is a full sized piece.