The Browning 1911-22

Published on January 20, 2011
Duration: 3:42

This guide details the field stripping process for the Browning 1911-22, as demonstrated by Joseph Rousseau, VP of R&D for Browning. The process mirrors the original 1911 but is adapted for the .22 Long Rifle caliber and the 85% scale reduction. Key steps include removing the slide stop, then the slide, followed by disassembling the slide components by managing the action spring and barrel bushing. The video highlights the pistol's design enhancements for durability and its historical significance as Browning's first commercial 1911 offering.

Quick Summary

The Browning 1911-22 is an 85% scale reduction of the original 1911, chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It features a 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy slide and a two-lug barrel bushing for durability. This model is the first commercial 1911 from Browning, celebrating the original's centennial.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to Browning 1911-22
  2. 00:25Browning 1911-22 Specifications
  3. 00:36Disassembly Demonstration
  4. 01:45Design Enhancements & Durability
  5. 02:15Historical Significance
  6. 02:38Project Motivation
  7. 03:23Manufacturing Origin

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Browning 1911-22 is an 85% scale reduction of the classic 1911 design, chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. It features a durable 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy slide and a modified two-lug barrel bushing.

How is the Browning 1911-22 field stripped?

Field stripping involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, removing the magazine, aligning the slide, removing the slide stop lever, and then separating the slide from the frame. The slide is further disassembled by managing the action spring and barrel bushing, followed by barrel removal.

What makes the Browning 1911-22 durable?

Durability is enhanced by its 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy slide and a two-lug barrel bushing designed to prevent mating issues. The pistol has also been tested for over 25,000 rounds.

What is the historical significance of the Browning 1911-22?

The Browning 1911-22 is historically significant as it represents the very first 1911 model commercially offered by Browning. Its release coincided with the 100-year anniversary of the original John Moses Browning 1911 design.

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