Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact .380 ACP, 3.625 in Target-Crowned Barrel, Matte Black, 7+1
The Browning 1911-380 Black Label Compact pairs an 85% scale 1911 design with .380 ACP for a light, slim, and easy-handling pistol. Built with a blackened stainless steel slide and a composite frame over a 7075 aluminum sub-frame, it weighs just 16 oz and measures 6.875 in overall. This single-action model features fixed low-profile combat sights, a target-crowned 3.625 in barrel, and was manufactured in 2022.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent — clean, mirror finish with sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows little prior use and functions properly.
What’s Included
- One 7-round single-stack steel magazine
- Browning 1911-380 factory molded hard case
- Original manual
- Cable lock
- ZRTS guide rod (in package; not installed)
The Black Label Compact is a recoil-operated, locked-breech .380 ACP built on an 85% scale 1911 platform. Capacity is 7+1 with a single-stack magazine, and the single-action trigger system retains familiar 1911 controls.
Construction focuses on strength and low weight. It uses a blackened stainless steel slide and a steel barrel with a target crown. The frame is composite with a 7075 aluminum sub-frame and slide rails, all finished in matte black for a uniform, low-glare profile.
Ergonomics and controls include a beavertail grip safety with a raised palm pad, a manual thumb safety, and checkered black composite grip panels. The pistol features a skeletonized commander-style hammer and a skeletonized three-hole trigger for a clean, consistent feel.
Sight picture is straightforward and durable, with fixed low-profile combat sights: a blade front and a square-notch rear. Compact dimensions (overall length 6.875 in) and a 16 oz weight make it well-suited to users who want a trimmed 1911 format without giving up reliable controls.
Manufactured in 2022, this example matches Browning item number 051905492; the case end label and UPC correspond to the factory designation, adding clarity and confidence to provenance.