The Browning 1911-380 Black Label is a single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP. It holds 10+1 rounds and has a 4.25-inch barrel. Overall length is 7.5 inches and weight is 17.5 oz. The frame is composite with a machined aluminum sub-frame; the slide is stainless steel with a Copper Cerakote finish. Sights are fixed metal 3-dot. The grips are black stippled laminate wood with the Buckmark logo. Ships with two magazines and a pistol rug. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: 1911-380 Black Label 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 inches 
• Action Type: Semi-Auto (Single Action) 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Overall Length: 7.5 inches 
• Weight: 17.5 oz. 
• Sights: Fixed Metal 3-Dot Sights 
• Grips: Black Stippled Laminate Wood 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Grip Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The composite frame with aluminum sub-frame keeps weight down to 17.5 oz while maintaining structural rigidity. The extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety and beavertail grip safety are standard 1911-style controls, scaled to the .380 platform. A commander-style hammer and extended slide release round out the controls. The Copper Cerakote on the stainless slide is a harder wearing finish than bare stainless and gives the gun its distinctive look. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

At 17.5 oz and 7.5 inches overall, the 1911-380 is light and slim enough for concealed carry. The 10+1 capacity in .380 ACP is adequate for personal defense, and the 1911 controls will feel familiar to anyone with experience on that platform. Range and target shooting work well too — the 4.25-inch barrel is accurate at defensive distances and the single-action trigger is consistent.

The Browning 1911-380 Black Label in Copper Cerakote draws mostly positive feedback, with the finish and the lightweight 1911 format as the main talking points.

The Copper Cerakote on the stainless slide gets noticed. Most owners like the look, and the finish is durable. The overall fit and finish quality is consistently rated well, which is what buyers expect from Browning at this price point.

Handling gets good marks. At 17.5 oz the gun is comfortable to carry all day, and the stippled laminate grips give a secure hold. Reliability and accuracy are generally rated positively across various ammunition types.

The main debate is caliber. Owners who shoot it for carry purposes are divided on whether .380 ACP provides adequate stopping power versus 9mm, and the conversation comes up in most threads. For recreational target shooting it's a non-issue. Price is on the higher end for a .380 ACP pistol, and some buyers feel the premium requires justification against cheaper options.