The Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact (051121492) is a single-action .380 ACP pistol built at 85 percent of the size of the original 1911, giving concealed carry shooters, new handgun owners, and fans of classic 1911 ergonomics a slim, lightweight option that delivers genuine 1911 handling in a compact .380 ACP platform.
Key Features
- Part number: 051121492
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Action: single-action, semi-automatic, locked-breech
- Capacity: 8+1 rounds, single-stack magazine
- Barrel length: 3.63 inches, stainless steel, target crown
- Slide: satin stainless steel finish
- Frame: matte black composite with machined 7075-T6 aluminum sub-frame and slide rails
- Grips: black polymer composite, checkered
- Sights: fixed combat sights
- Trigger: skeletonized, single-action
- Overall length: 6.875 inches
- Weight: 16 oz unloaded
- Width: 1.13 inches
- Sight radius: 4.75 inches
- Safety: extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety and beavertail grip safety
- Magazines included: two 8-round single-stack steel magazines
- Included accessories: ABS carry case
Special Features
- The composite frame reinforced with a machined 7075-T6 aluminum sub-frame delivers the structural integrity of a metal-frame pistol while bringing the unloaded weight down to 16 ounces, a practical advantage for all-day carry.
- The two-tone satin stainless steel slide paired with the matte black composite frame gives the Browning 1911-380 Compact (051121492) a visually distinct look that separates it from standard blacked-out carry pistols in its class.
- The extended ambidextrous thumb safety operates exactly like a full-size 1911, making this pistol a natural fit for shooters who train on or carry a standard 1911 and want identical manual-of-arms in a smaller package.
- The beavertail grip safety with serrated memory bump promotes a consistent, high-grip hand position every time the pistol comes out of the holster.
- The skeletonized trigger reduces pull weight and removes excess material for a clean break that rewards deliberate trigger technique.
- The extended slide release gives the shooter positive, thumb-forward control during reloads without requiring a shift in grip.
- The two included steel single-stack magazines and hard ABS carry case are packed in the box, adding carry-ready value at the point of purchase.
Practical Benefits
- The slim 1.13-inch width and 16-ounce unloaded weight make this pistol easy to carry in an IWB holster for an extended period without fatigue or printing.
- The full-length grip profile fits most adult hands comfortably, giving you more control than a typical subcompact pocket pistol in the same caliber.
- The locked-breech action and 3.63-inch barrel improve bullet velocity over shorter blowback-operated .380 pistols, putting more consistent energy on target at defensive distances.
- The 1911 manual-of-arms, including the thumb safety, grip safety, and single-action trigger, gives you a training-compatible carry gun if you already own or train with a full-size 1911.
- Whether you carry it daily or use it as a range companion and home defense pistol, your Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact rewards you with the feel of a full-size 1911 in a package sized for real-world concealed carry.
The Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact (051121492) in .380 ACP is a dependable option for the concealed carry shooter or 1911 enthusiast who wants John Browning's iconic platform scaled to a lightweight, carry-ready size without sacrificing the trigger feel and manual-of-arms that make the 1911 design a proven platform.
| MANUFACTURER | BROWNING |
| MODEL | 1911-380 |
| CALIBER | 380 ACP |
| TYPE | PISTOL |



