Though 15% smaller than the original 45 ACP versions, Browning's 1911-380 still feels familiar in the hands. Easily controllable with light recoil, the 1911-380 is ideal for new shooters, sport shooting, and personal protection. The Black Label 1911-380 has a stainless steel slide with a matte black finish on a precision built composite frame with a skeletonized hammer, and extended controls (ambidextrous manual thumb safety and slide release) to make operation easier. This single action has a beavertail grip safety, flat mainspring housing, 4.25" target crowned barrel, and an 8-round steel magazine. his Black Label 1911-380 model has black composite grips and fixed combat sights.