Recent content by JimCunn

Proof?

My titanium cylinders don't like 115gr.

I carry, but don't think open carry is a good idea, so I don't do it.

Browning 1911-22 Compact

I have a 1911-22 compact and two 1911-380 compacts with auxiliary 22 slide assemblies. I've had various problems with them, but they are easy enough to fix. I trust one of them enough to carry, and the other is getting there.

Uberti Model P Jr single action 22 and Browning 1911-380 Compact with conversion 22 slide assembly.

Since the 22 is blowback and the 380 is locked breech, recoil is very similar in both calibers (and very mild). I have 22 conversion slide assemblies for both of my 380 frames

I have a 1911-22 with aluminum frame and two 1911-380 with polymer frames. I much prefer the polymer. Possibly because I am 81 years old and really appreciate the light weight. I expect both aluminum and polymer to last my lifetime. As an aside, the slides are steel. As a second aside, it...

Only the Browning 1911-22 has an aluminum frame. The Browning 1911-380 has a polymer frame with steel rails.

Almost all of the Browning 1911-380 stovepipes are due to improper spacing between the magazine feedlips. Next most common is loose extractor screw. Third is extractor a couple of hundredths too long. All three are easy to fix.

My two primary carries are a 637-2 J-frame lightened up with a titanium .357 Mag cylinder and reamed for 9x19 (147 gr). And a Browning 1911-380. I prefer either over my Kimber Micro 9.

I've got a Browning 1911-22 Compact and two Browning 1911-380/22 Compact Convertibles. All required some work to make them dependable. Different problems, different solutions. I really like them and use one of them for occasional carry. My only long term complaint is the poor quality of the...