[Oleg Volk]

Does anyone know if that pistol is drop-safe (via firing pin block)? I can't tell from the schematic. If not drop-safe in theory, is it in practice?

Can the magazine "safety"/disconnector be fixed in OFF position pemanently?

Does that model have any unadvertised features which would make it unsuitable for a carry weapon for a recoil-sensitive person?

Other than the original belt holsters, what could be used for carrying it concealed?

[AZ Jeff]

Like most early self-loaders, the M1922 (and it's parent, the M1910) do NOT possess any sort of firing pin block.

As a "carry piece", I would not consider them a very good choice in Condition 1. Aside from lack of a firing pin block, the safety is not real convenient to manipulate quickly.

They are beautiful pistols that harken from a time when craftsmanship was king. But.....there are better choices for concealed carry, in my mind.

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. The pistol is striker-fired and with no provision for a "half-cock notch," should there be any slippage of the striker from the sear, the gun fires.

Best.

[Johnny Guest]

- - Mostly in console of car or briefcase, but occasionally IWB or in coveralls pocket. It was sometimes cocked & locked. I was (perhaps falsely) comforted by the grip safety. In recent years I've become a bit wary of carrying a striker fired pistol with one up the spout. The Brownings, especially the 1910 and 1922, are superbly fitted pistols, however, with practically zero play in the slide/frame fit, which is where things become scary.

If I had such a pistol currently, I'd make certain that the striker and sear engagement was excellent, and if not, I'd replace them. This would take care of my own concerns. I'd still not carry it C&L in the chest pocket of a flying suit, though. ;)

Even with all the thousands of this type pistol in circulation, I have never, Ever, heard of a Browning going off due to being dropped or jarred. Please note: The same cannot be said for other brands.

Best,
Johnny

[Johnny Guest]

- - -I got off on the striker-fired issue and neglected to address a couple of your questions.

Drop safe - - Within limits of being striker fired, the answer is, Yeah, kinda. Since there's no hammer and no separate firing pin, the mechanism of this type pistol makes the question a little moot. There is no way to untension the striker with a round chambered, and, if there were, no way to thumb cock it without extracting the round from the chamber. The thumb safety locks the sear and the grip safety is an additional block to the trigger being activiated. As above, the excellent fitting is the best insurance against mechanical failure.

As to carry - - Mank of the rather generic leather belt holsters will fit the 1922, after a fashion. If I were going to carry one, I'd go with either leather or nylon IWB holster, or rig a "string loop" to prevent it sliding out of position.

The relatively large size and hefty weight of the 1922 makes the recoil seem pretty mild, to me. Even those in .380 are not at all bad. It has something to do with grip angle and width, and I can't readily express it. I do note, though, that the Beretta 1934 (.380) and 1935 (same pistol in .32) are notoriously "hard kicking" little guns. Ditto the older, single action AMT BackUp .380.

When I owned my 1922, I was only mildly irritated with the mag disconnect, and never studied on fixing it myself. A gun smith told me he could do so, but the price quoted for the work was out of my range. I was a poor college student at the time, and most of my spare money went for dating and .22 rimfire ammo. (Sometimes at the same time.:) )

Most of my shooting in those days was done with a Colt Challenger and a Ruger Single Six, both nice shooting handguns. I recall that I was surprised how accurate the 1922 was, even compared to them.

Best,
Johnny