I'm impressed Browning 1911-22

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BReeves

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Had a Chiappa 1911-22 that I never was happy with. Tried everything to make it run bulk ammo, finally gave up and sold it. Had heard about the Browning 1911-22 when it first came out but wasn't able to buy one until now. Took my new toy out to my back yard range this morning and think I'm in love. The wife was shooting her 10-22 at 25 yards so I decided to just play beside her at the 25 yard marker

Only ran 4 mags through it all with Federal value pack 550 ammo. Not only did it function perfectly I hit a soda pop can twice in a row at 25 yards with the first magazine. I couldn't believe it, never hit anything with a pistol at 25 yards before. I was using a bench but still surprised the heck out of me. When I get time I'll set up some paper at a reasonable range and see what it really does with different ammo.

The smaller size doesn't bother me at all, in fact that is one of the things I really like about the gun. The trigger ain't bad but could be improved. The small sights are a bear with my old tired eyes and about the only thing I might change. Great little 22 and no regrets at all about spending the money.
 

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Congrats on a great pistol. We had an OHP trooper shooting his at our Steel Challenge Match Saturday. The only issue he had with his was the Remington ammo failing to fire.
 

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Right now they are $535.00 at Buds,,,
That's a steep price for a plinker type .22 pistol.

I think that's the reason you don't see more at the range.

But who am I to talk,,,
A few years back I spent $636.00 on a new Beretta 87. :teehee:

Honestly, if I had any affinity for 1911 pistols,,,
I would already have one in my safe.

Aarond

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Ya but, the cool factor is worth at least 100, another 100 just because it's a Browning and another 100 because it shoots the ammo I want to use. What's left over is about what the Chiappa costs. Not hard for me to justify :)
 

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I have the 380 version and find it a nice CC because of the light weight and the fact that it will shoot ANY 380 ammo I have fed it. There are some pretty hot personal protection 380 stuff out there right now too.
 

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I have the 380 version and find it a nice CC because of the light weight and the fact that it will shoot ANY 380 ammo I have fed it. There are some pretty hot personal protection 380 stuff out there right now too.
Yep. Corbon ammo in mine. 90 grain at 1050fps and Hornady critical defense, 90 grain at 1000fps is available.
 

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