The Browning 1911-22

Published on January 20, 2011
Duration: 3:42

This guide details the field stripping process for the Browning 1911-22 pistol, as demonstrated by Joseph Rousseau, VP of R&D for Browning. The video highlights the 85% scale reduction of the classic 1911 design and its .22 Long Rifle chambering. Key steps include removing the slide stop, then the slide, followed by disassembly of the slide components like the recoil spring, buffer, barrel bushing, and barrel. The instruction emphasizes the firearm's US manufacturing and durability testing.

Quick Summary

The Browning 1911-22 is an 85% scale .22 LR pistol, made entirely in the USA from 7075 T6 aluminum. It features a modified two-lug barrel bushing and a buffered recoil spring system, tested for over 25,000 rounds, offering a scaled-down 1911 experience.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: SHOT Show 2011 Interview
  2. 00:25Browning 1911-22 Specifications
  3. 00:36Field Stripping Demonstration
  4. 01:45Design Enhancements & Durability
  5. 02:15Historical Significance
  6. 02:38Project Motivation
  7. 03:23US Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Browning 1911-22?

The Browning 1911-22 is an 85% scale reduction of the original 1911, chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Its slide is made from 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy, and it features a modified two-lug barrel bushing. It has been tested for over 25,000 rounds.

How do you field strip the Browning 1911-22?

Field stripping involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, removing the magazine, aligning the slide stop lever, removing the lever, sliding the barrel and recoil spring assembly off, then disassembling the slide components: recoil spring, buffer, barrel bushing, and barrel.

What makes the Browning 1911-22 unique?

It's the first commercially offered 1911 by Browning, celebrating the original's 100th anniversary. It's an 85% scale model designed for easier handling, made entirely in the USA, and features a durable 7075 T6 aluminum slide.

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