The Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact in .380 ACP is a scaled 1911-style pistol with a Polar Blue Cerakote slide and a 3-5/8-inch barrel (Browning part no. 051990492). Browning builds it with a stainless steel slide on a composite frame with a machined 7075 aluminum sub-frame, which keeps it down to 18 ounces. Black stippled laminated wood grips carry the Buck Mark logo, and the controls include an extended ambidextrous thumb safety, an extended slide release and a beavertail grip safety. Steel three-dot sights and two included magazines make it ready for the range or carry. It suits shooters who want the 1911 layout in a lighter, easier-to-shoot .380.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .380 ACP, a mild cartridge that makes the small 1911 layout easy to control.
• Barrel length is 3-5/8 inches, the compact length in the Black Label 1911-380 line.
• Magazine capacity is 8 rounds in a single-stack magazine, and two magazines are included.
• The slide is stainless steel with a Polar Blue Cerakote finish, giving the pistol its blue color and a durable coating.
• The frame is a composite with a machined 7075 aluminum sub-frame, which holds the weight to 18 ounces.
• Controls include an extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety and an extended slide release for operation from either side.
• A beavertail grip safety and a Commander-style hammer protect the web of the hand and keep the hammer easy to reach.
• The sights are steel three-dot combat sights with a white-dot front and a combat white-dot rear.
• Grips are black stippled laminated wood with the Buck Mark logo, which adds texture for a secure hold.
• Overall length is 6-7/8 inches with a sight radius of 4-3/4 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the compact or the full-size 1911-380? This is the compact Black Label with a 3-5/8-inch barrel and a 6-7/8-inch overall length. The full-size Polar Blue model has a longer barrel and is a separate item.

Does it have a manual safety? Yes. It has an extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety, in addition to the Commander-style hammer.

What comes with the pistol? Browning includes two magazines and a pistol rug with the 1911-380 Black Label Compact.

Buy the Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact Pistol, .380 ACP, Polar Blue, 3-5/8-Inch Barrel, 8-Round

The Polar Blue slide sets this pistol apart from the all-black Black Label models, and the compact barrel and 18-ounce weight make it easy to carry. It keeps the 1911 controls shooters know in a cartridge that is easy on the hands. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns while you are here.