The Browning 1911-22 Black Label Medallion Composite 250 Compact in .22 LR is the 250th Anniversary edition of Browning’s rimfire 1911, built at roughly 85 percent of the scale of the original Model 1911 (Browning part no. 051072490). A matte black anodized alloy slide with polished side flats rides on a composite frame with a machined 7075 aluminum sub-frame and slide rails, and a corrosion-resistant steel barrel measures 3-5/8 inches. The rosewood-colored wood grips are laser engraved with the Stars and Stripes and the words 250 Years of Freedom, which is what sets this Medallion apart from the standard compact. Steel three-dot sights, a skeletonized hammer and trigger, a beavertail grip safety and an extended slide release round out a pistol that suits plinking, training and teaching new shooters. A pistol rug is included.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .22 LR, a low-recoil rimfire that keeps practice affordable.
• Barrel length is 3-5/8 inches in corrosion-resistant steel, matched to the compact frame.
• The slide is matte black anodized alloy with polished side flats, a two-tone look that sets off the engraved grips.
• The frame is composite with a machined 7075 aluminum sub-frame and slide rails, a light build that keeps the pistol easy to handle.
• Grips are rosewood-colored wood laser engraved with the Stars and Stripes and 250 Years of Freedom to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
• Sights are steel three-dot combat sights dovetailed into the slide with white dots front and rear.
• A skeletonized hammer and trigger give the Black Label controls a lighter, more modern feel.
• An extended beavertail grip safety keeps the web of the hand clear of the hammer.
• An extended slide release makes it easier to run the slide and drop it on a fresh magazine.
• The pistol weighs 15 ounces unloaded and measures 6-7/8 inches overall, scaled to about 85 percent of a full-size 1911.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Medallion 250 different from other 1911-22 compacts? The grips. The rosewood-colored wood panels are laser engraved with the Stars and Stripes and the words 250 Years of Freedom to commemorate the founding of the United States, on top of the matte black anodized slide with polished side flats.

How big is this pistol compared with a full-size 1911? Browning builds the 1911-22 at approximately 85 percent of the scale of the original Model 1911. This compact has a 3-5/8-inch barrel, a 6-7/8-inch overall length and a 15-ounce weight.

What comes with the pistol? Browning includes a pistol rug with it. The slide carries steel three-dot sights, and the frame has an extended beavertail grip safety and slide release.

Buy the Browning 1911-22 Black Label Medallion Composite 250 Compact Pistol, .22 LR

The Medallion Composite 250 is a commemorative Black Label that still shoots like a working .22 LR. 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.