Unlike other 380 ACP autoloaders on the market, the 1911-380 is the only authentically designed, full-featured 1911-style handgun currently available that is chambered in 380 ACP. The 1911-380 is slightly larger than all of the popular micro 380s, the grip is long enough for three fingers to fit comfortably below the trigger guard, the slide and barrel are longer, yet the 1911-380 only weighs 3-5 ounces more than subcompacts. These slight increases make a big difference when shooting-- reducing recoil and allowing for more comfortable shooting, more control, and more accurate follow up shots. A 1911-380 is still easily concealed with its smaller size and single stack magazine that offer a compact, flat profile that fits easily inside the waistband and keeps the grip narrow for shooters with smaller hands. Features- Checkered wood grips with inlaid Buckmark, Picatinny accessory rail with Crimson Trace laser, stainless finish slide flats. The 1911-380 pistol is shipped in a sturdy ABS case. Includes- a pistol rug and two magazines.
Brand Browning
Category Pistols
Caliber 380 ACP
Model 1911-380
Series Black Label Medallion w/Crimson Trace
Type Pistol
Frame Finish Black Composite
Action Single
Sights 3-Dot / Crimson Trace
Slide Description Stainless Steel
Capacity 8+1
Frame Description Black Composite
Grips Rosewoo With Gold Buckmark Inlay
Includes 2 Magazines
Oal 7.5"
Safety Ambidextrous Thumb / Beavertail
Sight Configuration Combat White Dot
Sight Style Contrast
Weight 18 oz
Barrel Type Steel
Barrel Length 4.25"
Caliber Dictionary
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Designed by John Browning, the 380 ACP (9mm Browning Short, 9x17) was introduced by Colt in 1908 and by FN in Europe in 1912. The 380 ACP is much more potent than the 32 ACP and is essentially the world-standard personal defense cartridge for pocket and purse-sized semiautomatic pistols. Bullet diameter is 9mm (.356-inch) with case length of .68-inch. Standard bullet weights vary, but most common are bullets of 85 to 95 grains at velocities from around 900 to 1000 feet per second. More important is recent bullet technology, with modern expanding bullets offering greatly enhanced performance over the full metal jacket bullets of John Browning's day. 380 ACP ammunition is offered by all makers of pistol ammo, and the cartridge is chambered by virtually all makers of small to mid-sized pistols. The 380 ACP is comfortable to shoot in medium-sized pistols, but the smallest 380s currently available can be snappy for inexperienced shooters. — Craig Boddington
