Browning Black Label 1911-22: buuy or pass.

[spencer5650]

1. Interesting. Therefore, being all metal, it should not be as light, which I objected to (the 85% was not desirable for a 1911 either).
2. If I ever get a chance I'll shoot one: the reliability factor is what really got my attention in my research, which is one of the reasons I bought the S/W M/P Compact 22LR: research.

I really liked the fact that it is downsized, to me full size 1911 in 22lr is a bit much. Not sure how the weight of the all metal version (aluminum) compares with the composite.

 

[doddg]

I really liked the fact that it is downsized, to me full size 1911 in 22lr is a bit much. Not sure how the weight of the all metal version (aluminum) compares with the composite.

1. Since I have a "bevy" of small and medium sized 22s, I wanted the biggest and heaviest I could find.
2. Last night, with the purchase of the RIA 1911 (all metal) and then I also got in a "group" purchase a S/W 22A that is big, with a huge handle, feels heavy as well, so I got 3 heavy 22LR revolvers (Smith 617, Taurus Tracker 990, Taurus Tracker 22 magnum) and 3 heavy semi-autos mentioned.

 

[WebSnyper]

Not a black label, but OP you know you need this https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns-pistols-revolvers/451570-browning-1911-22-compact-fde.html

 

[doddg]

Not a black label, but OP you know you need this https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns-pistols-revolvers/451570-browning-1911-22-compact-fde.html

1. I saw that on Armslist and it had been withdrawn, perhaps he sold it. thanks for the heads-up, though!
2. I did send him a pm since the price is good for the Browning (generally selling for $400+), and I only have two 1911-22LRs (RIA and GSG w/upgrades)

 

[WebSnyper]

1. I saw that on Armslist and it had been withdrawn, perhaps he sold it. thanks for the heads-up, though!
2. I did send him a pm since the price is good for the Browning (generally selling for $400+), and I only have two 1911-22LRs (RIA and GSG w/upgrades)

I see it is SPF. Be sure and do a range report You put in some pics and keep it fairly concise and the mods may drop it in the real world reviews forum.

 

[doddg]

I see it is SPF. Be sure and do a range report You put in some pics and keep it fairly concise and the mods may drop it in the real world reviews forum.

1. I sent him a pm congratulating his sale.
2. He said I was the only one who'd shown any interest then: "bam" it sold for a little less than he wanted: I assume since he'd dropped the price down from $650 to $600, I assume he took $575.
3. I would have bought it for $500, but I didn't want to insult him with a low offer.

 

[WebSnyper]

1. I sent him a pm congratulating his sale.
2. He said I was the only one who'd shown any interest then: "bam" it sold for a little less than he wanted: I assume since he'd dropped the price down from $650 to $600, I assume he took $575.
3. I would have bought it for $500, but I didn't want to insult him with a low offer.

It was $350 in the ad. Are we talking about the same thing?

 

[G192127]

Maybe I'm missing the whole jist of this thread, but if you want a 1911/.22 that really shoots...I suggest a real 1911 (pick your brand,Colt,Kimber, whatever) and buy a .22 conversion kit from Advantage Arms or Marvel and get to shooting. Real competitors still use these in competitions (bullseye 2700).

 

[Areoflyer09]

Maybe I'm missing the whole jist of this thread, but if you want a 1911/.22 that really shoots...I suggest a real 1911 (pick your brand,Colt,Kimber, whatever) and buy a .22 conversion kit from Advantage Arms or Marvel and get to shooting. Real competitors still use these in competitions (bullseye 2700).

I don’t see the OP going this route just based on the cost factor. If you haven’t picked up yet from the different threads, the OP is less concerned about buying the nicest firearms and enjoys the hunt of a “good buy” as much, if not more, than the forearms themselves.

 

[G192127]

Yep, you're probably right.
But if your pistol isn't "x ring accurate" any "x's" you shoot are just misses in a different direction.
I didn't/don't know if he knew these conversion kits were even available. Just food for thought.

 

[Areoflyer09]

I can’t recall the last time I saw him comment that accuracy was a considering factor. Lol

I do enjoy watching his purchases though.

 

[WebSnyper]

I don’t see the OP going this route just based on the cost factor. If you haven’t picked up yet from the different threads, the OP is less concerned about buying the nicest firearms and enjoys the hunt of a “good buy” as much, if not more, than the forearms themselves.

Yep, you're probably right.
But if your pistol isn't "x ring accurate" any "x's" you shoot are just misses in a different direction.
I didn't/don't know if he knew these conversion kits were even available. Just food for thought.

Yep, we already had a conversation at one point on the conversion kits. Now when I see something that meets what appears to be his MO in the classifieds I just point it out to a bit and after he buys it see his review ... but yeah, there seems to not be much rhyme or reason other than price, 22's (except when its a 380 or a 9 or a 45 or...) and stainless or what passes for stainless such as nickel, etc and wood grips.

I just read'em, I don't write'em, but he seems to be having fun.

 

[Areoflyer09]

It’s the “having fun” part that makes it enjoyable to read and observe.