Browning BRN 051584490 .22 Pistol

The Browning BRN 051584490 .22 Pistol is a suppressor-ready rimfire handgun engineered for shooters who demand quiet, accurate fire in training, pest control, or recreational shooting environments. This compact platform weighs just 2.84 pounds and measures 7.8 inches in length, making it exceptionally portable for fieldwork or range use. Built on Browning's proven rimfire platform, this pistol serves law enforcement trainers, military small-unit instructors, and civilian tacticians seeking a low-recoil, low-report firearm that maintains precision across extended shooting sessions.

The suppressor-ready design incorporates a threaded muzzle that accepts industry-standard .22 LR suppressors, enabling subsonic operation without additional barrel modifications. The .22 Long Rifle cartridge produces minimal muzzle rise and recoil, allowing rapid, accurate shot placement while preserving situational awareness—critical advantages in close-quarters training drills. The rimfire design simplifies maintenance and reduces ammunition costs compared to centerfire platforms, making this pistol ideal for high-round-count training blocks. The compact 7.8-inch profile delivers adequate sight radius while maintaining the maneuverability needed for vehicle-mounted or confined-space training scenarios.

This handgun benefits tactical instructors running budget-conscious qualification courses, law enforcement agencies establishing low-recoil transition platforms for new shooters, and military units conducting precision marksmanship instruction. The suppressor-ready muzzle threads (standard .22 LR pitch) accept suppressors from manufacturers like Gemtech, SilencerCo, and Dead Air—all readily available through licensed dealers. Shooters operating in noise-restricted ranges or training environments will appreciate the subsonic capability when paired with standard .22 LR ammunition. Field stripping and cleaning follow Browning's established rimfire ergonomics, ensuring minimal downtime between training blocks and seamless integration into existing armory maintenance protocols.