The Browning 1911-380 Black Label compact in .380 ACP puts a Crushed Orchid Cerakote finish on a stainless steel slide, over a 3.63-inch barrel (Browning part no. 051986492). It pairs the Model 1911 layout with the .380 ACP cartridge in a pistol that is slightly larger than a pocket gun, which helps manage recoil for faster, more controlled follow-up shots. Steel three-dot sights, black stippled laminated wood grips with the Buckmark logo and textured front and back straps give it a custom-grade hold. An extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety, a beavertail grip safety and a skeletonized hammer and trigger complete the controls. The pistol ships with two magazines and a pistol rug.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .380 ACP, a compact carry cartridge that this larger frame helps tame.
• Barrel length is 3-5/8 inches in steel, which adds velocity over a pocket-size .380 barrel.
• Magazine capacity is 8 rounds in a single-stack magazine.
• The slide is stainless steel with a Crushed Orchid Cerakote finish, a durable, colorful coating.
• The frame is composite over a machined 7075 aluminum sub-frame, a lightweight build for an all-day pistol.
• An extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety lets either hand operate the control with ease.
• Sights are steel three-dot combat sights, easy to pick up against a target.
• Grips are black stippled laminated wood with the Buckmark logo, with textured front and back straps for added purchase.
• A beavertail grip safety and Commander-style hammer protect the web of the hand and keep the hammer easy to reach.
• The pistol weighs 18 ounces unloaded and measures 6.875 inches overall, a good size for the range or carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many magazines are included? Browning supplies two magazines with this pistol, along with a pistol rug. Capacity is 8 rounds per magazine.

What safeties does it have? It has an extended ambidextrous manual thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety, plus an extended slide release and a Commander-style hammer.

What finish is on the slide? The stainless steel slide is finished in Crushed Orchid Cerakote, and the frame is composite over a machined 7075 aluminum sub-frame.

Buy the Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact Pistol, .380 ACP, Crushed Orchid Cerakote, 3.63-inch Barrel

For a 1911-style .380 with some personality, the Crushed Orchid compact is hard to miss. We ship it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your FFL with fast, insured delivery, and you can compare other semi-auto handguns before you check out.