Guns 2011-11.pdf - Jeffersonian

We didn’t inventconcealment,We justperfected it!MSRP$39 99Style 110TM• Deploys instantly from pocket• Combat-access to slide• Allows access to magazine release• Finger hole for positive grip631-841-6300Dept #GMN1www.desantisholster.com431 Bayview Avenue,Amityville, NY 11701RIMFIRES1911-22MAKER: BrOWNINgOne BrOWNINg Pl.Morgan, UT 84050(801) 876-3331www.gunsmagazine.com/brOWNINgACTION TYPE:Blowback, semi-autoCALIBER:.22 Long RifleBARREL LENGTH:4-1/4"OVERALL LENGTH:7-1/16"WEIGHT:16 ouncesFINISH:Anodized matte blackSTOCKS:Checkered plasticPRICE:$600How does it handle and shoot?The 1911-22 has enough heft, sizeand balance to handle well and all thecontrols are within reach and functionperfectly. Being a single-action autoof Browning design, the 1911-22can be carried in “Condition 3”(military mode) a full magazine andhammer down on an empty chamber;in “Condition 2” (Mexican policemode), hammer down on a loadedchamber; or “Condition 1”, chamberloaded, hammer cocked and thumbsafety engaged. Because the size ofthe hammer, trigger and thumb safetyare somewhat petite and the 1911-22 is really just a plinker, I wouldrecommend a “Condition 3” carry.I ran everything through the 1911-22 from Aguila Colibri and subsonic tohigh-velocity 1,650 fps loads. With theexception of low-powered rounds likethe Colibri and CCI CB Long whichwill not function the slide, the 1911-22digested everything without a hiccup.The low, 1911-style sights were on at25 yards and at tin can kicking rangesof 15'. The trigger is OK and averaged5 pounds, 7 ounces on a Lymanelectronic gauge. Browning accuracyspecification for the 1911-22 is 2-1/2"at 25 yards, and the pistol is quitecapable of that level of performancewith the right ammunition.If you have any affection at all forthe Model 1911, you are going to lovethis classy, little gun. It’s a charmingrendition of John Browning’s classicplus the first year, 100th anniversary,production guns come with a collector’scertificate of authenticity and pistolrug. Above all, Browning’s 1911-22 isa totally fun gun to handle and shoot.Because of its size and weight, it’s agreat plinking handgun for the wholefamily. Frankly, you won’t be able tokeep your hands off it!22WWW.GUNSMAGAZINE.COM • NOVEMBER 2011