Browning 1911 - 380 Handgun Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:32:40 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:32:40 +0000 Browning Owners https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?forums/browning-1911-380-handgun.135/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:38:20 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cant-shoot-no-more.12255/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cant-shoot-no-more.12255/ JimCunn JimCunn .
Thirty feet, standing, two handed, really crappy shooting, target was a paper plate. First two shots with the J-frame missed low (looking for point of aim), had one flyer - dunno where it went, pulled two to the right and high.
With the 1911-380, point of aim was 3" above the +.
Had one flyer, pulled 2 to the...

Can't shoot no more...]]> 10 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:00:52 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-1911-380-mags.12254/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-1911-380-mags.12254/ ted johnson ted johnson Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:40:16 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/christmas-eve.12245/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/christmas-eve.12245/ JimCunn JimCunn Fun day.]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:37:21 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/convertibles.12175/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/convertibles.12175/ JimCunn JimCunn Alternatively, how many have modified their 1911-22s to allow use of the 1911-380 slide assembly ?]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:06:33 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-380-test-run.12155/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-380-test-run.12155/ ted johnson ted johnson 3 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:53:47 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-380.12160/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-380.12160/ ted johnson ted johnson 3 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:22:32 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-380.12118/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-380.12118/ ted johnson ted johnson 4 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 23:38:58 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/need-a-1911-380-holster.11739/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/need-a-1911-380-holster.11739/ In The Ten Ring In The Ten Ring
Well the wife LOVES the Browning 1911 380 I bought her and she wants a holster.

Which makers do such a holster?

Looking for strong side kydex for starters. Thinking about an Andrews Leather MacDaniel strong side if we can't find anything else (long wait time on Andrews).

It's the no rail 4.25 inch Black Label two tone.

Thanks!]]> 8 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:40:57 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/sneaky-pete-holster.12019/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/sneaky-pete-holster.12019/ JimCunn JimCunn It is well made, but has a couple of minor problems. The magazine has to be removed in order for the pistol to fit within the holster. And the shape of the plastic inner liner lets the gun flop around and also doesn't allow magazines to be carried within the holster. So - if you want to carry a floppy unloaded gun and no ammo, it is great. Otherwise, not so much.

I removed the plastic inner shell (tedious, it is glued...

Sneaky Pete Holster]]> 2 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:38:30 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/recoil-spring-plug.12104/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/recoil-spring-plug.12104/ JohnDeere55 JohnDeere55
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/696750

Thanks ...]]> 1 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:57:17 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/1911-380-problem-please-help-thanks.10738/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/1911-380-problem-please-help-thanks.10738/ JasonBrowning JasonBrowning 105 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:58:18 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/10-12-round-mags.12017/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/10-12-round-mags.12017/ JimCunn JimCunn I'm not a fan of the manufacturer, but I bit the bullet and ordered a 10-round.

Pro:
1) doesn't use an exposed spring to lock the slide back after last round.
2) does lock back after last round.

Con:
1) mag follower jammed before I ever inserted a round in it or inserted it in the pistol. Had to disassemble the mag to correct the stuck follower
2) empty mag very 'sticky' - not smooth.
3) have to depress the mag button to insert mag.
4) very difficult to shove each round...

10 & 12 round mags]]> 1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:07:58 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/finish-flaking-off-beavertail.10886/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/finish-flaking-off-beavertail.10886/ Flintknapper Flintknapper View attachment 1761 View attachment 1762]]> 7 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:11:32 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-1911-380-handgun-accessories.4573/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-1911-380-handgun-accessories.4573/ Billythekid Billythekid 52 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:59:08 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/red-dot-on-a-1911-380-i-can-make-it-happen.11755/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/red-dot-on-a-1911-380-i-can-make-it-happen.11755/ Angelo Passerini Angelo Passerini I installed a red dot on my wife Browning 1911-380 without any modification to her slide and I'd like to see what you guys think... I'm also tinkering with a set of fiber optics sights, but there is no way to install them without cutting new dovetails in the slide...]]> 5 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:21:58 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/13-months-old-and-broken-help-please.11957/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/13-months-old-and-broken-help-please.11957/ ShooterGranny ShooterGranny
13 months old and broken - help please]]> 31 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:33:55 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/forster-gold-bronze-inlay.11981/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/forster-gold-bronze-inlay.11981/ JimCunn JimCunn I haven't decided yet whether I like the look.]]> 9 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 23:39:46 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/1911-380-mags.11702/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/1911-380-mags.11702/ Alpha1 Alpha1 8 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:03:58 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/so-the-1911-380-is-now-discontinued.11184/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/so-the-1911-380-is-now-discontinued.11184/ MutinousDoug MutinousDoug
Disappointed? Yes.
Surprised ? Given the lack of support? No.

Time to put it away, for now.]]> 10 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:02:06 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/changing-a-1911-black-lable-380-to-22-cal.11949/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/changing-a-1911-black-lable-380-to-22-cal.11949/ walto walto will get parts kit in about 1 week. Any suggestions or questions appreciated
I will update post when job is done
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