The Browning 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro 250 is a full-size, single-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP with a 4.25-inch stainless steel barrel. It has a polymer frame with an aluminum subframe, a stainless steel slide finished in blackened with silver polished flats, and holds 10+1 rounds. Rosewood grip panels with an engraved flag design mark the 250th anniversary theme. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: 1911-380 
• Series: Black Label Medallion Pro 250 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 in 
• Frame Material: Polymer 
• Frame Finish: Matte Black 
• Weight: 1.26 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

• Three-dot steel sights sit on a serrated, corrosion-resistant slide. 
• A beavertail grip safety helps with a secure, snag-free grip during the draw. 
• The skeletonized trigger is a lighter-feeling break typical of Browning's Black Label line. 
• Engraved Rosewood grip panels carry a laser-etched flag pattern tied to the 250th anniversary theme. 
• The aluminum subframe under the polymer grip keeps the full-size pistol lighter than an all-steel 1911.

Owners of the 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro like getting a true 1911 trigger and manual of arms in a caliber that's easier on the wrist than 9mm or .45 ACP, which makes it a popular choice for shooters who want a 1911 feel without heavy recoil. The stainless barrel and slide finish are generally described as holding up well with regular range use.

Grip feel gets mixed reactions: some owners love the Rosewood panels and the beavertail's comfort, while others find the full-size frame a bit large for a .380 and would prefer a shorter grip. The skeletonized trigger is consistently called out as one of the better factory triggers in this price range.

On value, buyers see the .380 ACP chambering as the main tradeoff versus a full-size 9mm 1911, but the fit and finish on the Medallion Pro line is regarded as above average for the segment, and the 250th anniversary detailing adds appeal for collectors as well as shooters.