The Browning 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro Compact is a .380 ACP single-action semi-automatic with a 3.63-inch barrel, 8+1 capacity, and a 16 oz (1 lb) weight. The frame is polymer with a beavertail grip, the slide is stainless steel with a black finish, and the grips are rosewood with a gold Buckmark inlay. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro Compact 
• Caliber: .380 ACP 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.63 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.88 inches 
• Weight: 16 oz (1 lb) 
• Frame Material: Polymer with Beavertail Grip 
• Slide Material: Stainless Steel with Black Finish 
• Sights: Fixed Combat White Dot front and rear 
• Grip Type: Rosewood with Gold Buckmark Inlay 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 1911-380 is Browning's scaled-down 1911 platform built around the .380 ACP cartridge, which is smaller in diameter than .45 ACP or 9mm. The result is a pistol with 1911 ergonomics and aesthetics at a lighter weight. At 16 oz it is notably lighter than full-size 1911s, primarily because the frame is polymer rather than steel. 
 
The skeletonized trigger is a Browning-specific feature that allows the trigger to break crisply while reducing overall trigger weight. The beavertail grip safety is standard 1911 geometry -- it prevents the hammer from reaching the firing pin unless the shooter's grip properly depresses the lever. The ambidextrous thumb safety is a practical addition for left-handed shooters. 
 
The stainless steel slide with black finish paired with rosewood grips and the gold Buckmark inlay gives this pistol a more refined appearance than utilitarian alternatives at similar price points. Fixed white dot combat sights are adequate for the intended role. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
Concealed carry is the primary application. At 16 oz and 6.88 inches overall, it carries easily and conceals well. The .380 ACP caliber with 8+1 capacity is reasonable for personal defense. Range practice for skill development and familiarization also works -- the lighter recoil relative to 9mm makes it manageable for new shooters or those who prefer reduced recoil platforms.

The Browning 1911-380 draws a specific audience: people who want 1911 ergonomics in a lighter, smaller package. Those buyers tend to be satisfied with the aesthetics and the handling characteristics -- the rosewood grips and overall fit and finish get positive mentions, and the single-action trigger is praised for feel and consistency.

Criticism focuses on recoil and capacity. The .380 ACP in a 16 oz pistol produces felt recoil that some owners, particularly newer shooters, find more than expected given the caliber. The 8+1 capacity is on the low side compared to competing .380 options. Price relative to comparable pocket .380s is also mentioned -- the Browning brand carries a premium, and not all buyers feel it is justified versus functionally similar alternatives. Extended range sessions draw some complaints about discomfort from the lighter frame.