The Browning 1911-22 Black Label Medallion is a .22 LR single-action pistol styled after the full-size 1911 platform. It has a 4.25-inch stainless steel barrel with target crown, weighs 15 oz, holds 10+1 rounds, and measures 7.5 inches overall. The aluminum frame keeps weight down. Rosewood grips with gold Buckmark inlay and skeletonized trigger and hammer are standard. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: 1911-22 Black Label Medallion 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 10+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.5 inches 
• Weight: 15 oz (approximately 0.9 lbs) 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Grip Material: Rosewood with Gold Buckmark Inlay 
   

Detailed Features: 

• Lightweight aluminum frame at 15 oz — makes extended shooting comfortable 
• Stainless steel barrel with target crown for accuracy 
• Ambidextrous thumb safety and beavertail grip safety 
• Checkered rosewood grips for a secure hold 
• Steel three-dot dovetail sights for repeatable sight picture 
• Skeletonized trigger and hammer reduce weight and lighten the trigger pull 
• Includes ABS carrying case and detachable magazine 
   

Usage 

The 1911-22 is a training and plinking pistol that mirrors the ergonomics and controls of a full-size 1911. The .22 LR makes it cheap to run and easy on the wrists. Shooters learning the 1911 platform can build muscle memory on the thumb safety and single-action trigger without the expense or recoil of centerfire ammunition. At 15 oz it handles differently than a steel 1911, but the controls are identical.

The Browning 1911-22 Medallion gets consistent approval from owners who use it as a training companion to a larger 1911 or as a low-cost plinking pistol. The 1911 control layout — single-action trigger, thumb safety, grip safety — is the main draw; it's useful for building habits that transfer directly to larger caliber 1911s.

At 15 oz it's noticeably lighter than a steel 1911, which some owners enjoy and others find changes the feel too much compared to what they're training for. Accuracy across reported range sessions is positive. Build quality earns genuine praise — Browning's fit and finish on the rimfire model draws compliments for a gun at this price point.

Reliability with specific ammunition types comes up. Most owners find it runs well with quality round-nose loads and has occasional issues with certain bulk hollow points — standard for .22 LR semi-autos generally. Price for a .22 pistol gets scrutinized; some find value compelling, others compare it to less expensive rimfire options.