BROWNING 1911-22 A1 .22 LR 4.25in Pistol | MFG# 051802490

The Browning 1911-22 A1 is an 85% scale, 1911-style rimfire pistol chambered in .22 LR with a 4.25-inch stainless steel barrel block and a matte blued finish. It uses a blowback action with a single-action trigger and features walnut (brown) grips, fixed sights, a manual thumb safety and a grip safety. For optics, the pistol pairs well with a compact, slide-cut red dot such as a Trijicon RMR Type 2, which is commonly available for under $1,000 and maintains the sight picture and controls suited to this platform.

Recommended applications: precision rimfire target practice and dedicated .22 LR training that duplicates 1911-style controls and ergonomics.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 023614072003.
• The caliber is listed as .22 LR.
• The barrel length is 4.25 inches (stainless steel barrel block, target crowned).
• The action is described as blowback with a single-action trigger.
• The frame material is aluminum alloy with a matte black finish.
• The slide material/description is carbon steel, serrated with a matte blued finish.
• The grips are walnut / brown composite wood-style grips.
• The firearm ships with a detachable 10-round magazine (one magazine included).
• The sights are fixed A1-style front and rear.
• Included features are a manual thumb safety and a grip safety.
• The barrel finish is listed as matte and the barrel type referenced is stainless steel match grade.
• The listed finish style for the frame/slide is matte black / blued.
• The product is listed as CA Compliant (A1 series variant) in some sources.

This 1911-22 A1 brings 1911 ergonomics and controls to a dedicated rimfire platform, offering a light, manageable package for extended range use and control practice. The combination of an aluminum alloy frame, match-grade stainless barrel block and familiar 1911 safeties makes it straightforward to train with standard 1911 hand placement while using economical .22 LR ammunition. The fixed sights and robust feed ramp make it appropriate for deliberate target work and informal competition where a rimfire 1911-style pistol is desired.

People commonly praise this model for its faithful 1911 feel and for delivering reliable, accurate function for rimfire training and target shooting.

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