Mauser Rimfire 4110604 1911 22 LR 10+1 5″ Black Steel Barrel, Tan Serrated Aluminum Slide, Tan Aluminum Frame w/Beavertail, Walnut Grip, Ambidextrous

About this product

The Mauser Rimfire 4110604 1911 is a .22 LR caliber pistol engineered to replicate the manual of arms and field-strip operation of a centerfire 1911 while maintaining approximately 80% parts compatibility with the standard platform. This training and recreational pistol features a 5-inch steel barrel mated to a tan serrated aluminum slide and frame, producing a total unloaded weight of 28 ounces. Ironclad Armory exclusively stocks this model online.

What is the Mauser Rimfire 4110604 1911 used for?

This pistol is primarily used for low-cost, high-volume fundamental marksmanship training, allowing shooters to practice the 1911 manual of arms for approximately 4 cents per round versus 45 cents for .45 ACP. Its ambidextrous safety and magazine release make it suitable for both right and left-handed training scenarios, and it accepts most standard holsters designed for full-size 1911 A1 patterns. The .22 LR chambering makes it an ideal entry-level platform or dedicated suppression host due to its inherently subsonic ammunition selection.

How does the Mauser Rimfire 4110604 1911 compare to the Browning Buck Mark?

The Mauser clone is objectively better for shooters specifically training for the 1911 platform, while the Browning Buck Mark is superior for pure accuracy and target shooting ergonomics. This Mauser replicates the grip angle, safety lever location, and slide lock of a 1911, providing direct skill transfer; the Buck Mark uses a proprietary action and controls that don't translate to any duty pistol. Where the Mauser offers 80% parts commonality with standard 1911s, the Buck Mark is a closed system requiring its own proprietary accessories and manuals of arms.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

The pistol has an overall length of 8.6 inches, a height of 5.5 inches including the magazine, and a slide width of 0.9 inches, matching the profile of a standard Government model 1911. It weighs 28 ounces unloaded, which is 12 ounces lighter than a steel-frame .45 ACP 1911 due to its aluminum slide and frame construction. The 5-inch barrel provides a sight radius identical to its centerfire counterparts, which is critical for training proper sight alignment and trigger control fundamentals.

Who is this NOT for?

This pistol is not for shooters seeking a dedicated target or competition pistol like a Ruger Mark IV or a Stevens 555 Sporting O/U shotgun. Its primary function is platform-familiarity training, not bullseye accuracy; groups will open up noticeably beyond 25 yards compared to a purpose-built target pistol. It is also ill-suited for those wanting a 'one and done' defensive firearm, as .22 LR lacks the terminal ballistic reliability required for personal protection scenarios covered under most use-of-force legal statutes.

What's in the box?

The pistol ships with one 10-round steel magazine and a standard cable lock for compliance, matching the packaging for other import rimfires like the Stevens 334 rifle series. The walnut grip is pre-installed, and no additional backstraps or grip panels are included, as the frame is a fixed configuration. Documentation includes a basic owner's manual and warranty card, but does not include targets, cleaning kits, or supplementary optics plates.

Is the Mauser Rimfire 1911 worth it at $351.99?

At $351.99, it represents a strong value for a dedicated 1911 training platform, costing approximately $150 less than many conversion kits that don't include a dedicated frame. For shooters who already own a .45 ACP 1911 and want to practice fundamentals affordably, this pistol eliminates the wear and tear on their primary firearm. However, if your sole purpose is recreational plinking without a focus on the 1911 platform, a standard Ruger Mark IV or Browning Buck Mark offers better out-of-the-box accuracy for a similar price point. For more on firearm selection relative to use case, see our guide on Training vs Recreational Rimfire Selection.