Kobra carry, special forces, executive elite, classic custom, ed brown bobtail, beavertail. Ed brown custom kc18g4 brown kc18 kobra carry 1911 4. Originally posted by vernman which app did you download. Ed brown special forces picked up the gun from dealer on 04262006, been to the range three times and have 811 rounds through the gun. I have heard nothing but great things about wilson and ed brown just dont ask him for an interview. I like this pistol, fed hornady tap 200gr hp, corbon dpx 185 and federal american eagle 230gr. How to dying sand colored magpul pmags with rit dye. Starting with our lightweight aluminum frame, we use a chen gen2 onepiece magwell, which provides a full 360 degree magwell funnel, without increasing the length of the frame. Got an ed brown special forces carry 1911 45 acp with top of slide serrations, new gen 4 finish for sale look closely at the pictures as what you see in what you get. The special forces sr pistol from ed brown is built for pure performance and extreme use. Most orders are processed within 23 business days from the time we receive and verify.
Jul 01, 2014 shooting and discussing an ed brown special forces model. Ed brown special forces krypteia edtion 1911 45 acp for sale. I have a wilson cqb 9mm and a nighthawk and i love both of them. Ed brown s special forces gen 4 ca compliant pistol is built for pure performance and extreme use. Shop ed brown 18 special forces sr semi auto pistol. Jul 24, 2014 more heavy bullet slinging with the ed brown special forces 1911.
The special forces carry is one of those rare pistols that is a functional work of art, not because of fancy grips or anything about the finish, but because of the way that all of the pieces come together in a pure union of form and function. The simple act of clearing the gun denotes craftsmanship. Built for pure performance and extreme use, the new socom edition special forces pistol from ed brown has everything you need for serious performance. Following this was the special forces iii which had the same golf ball style treatment but was slightly smaller in diameter. The new guns have switched around now from the ii and iii. Ed brown 1911s are limited production firearms so dont let your opportunity to. You then had the special forces ii which had a large golf ball style grip treatment. Whether you are a 1911 fan or not, youd have to enjoy shooting a goodfeeling 1911 with a great trigger, such as this little gem. Up for sale is a very clean stainless ed brown special forces chambered in. Following the slow trend of adding red dot optics to pistols, ed brown products designed the special forces src with a trijicon rmr sight standard. New special forces 1911 with light rail news article. Firearm transfer must be the actual transfereebuyer. Due to recent events it could be possible they are delayed, closed or not accepting transfers. In fact some of the parts they use are wilson combat parts.
Special forces sr suppressor ready ed brown products, inc. Ed brown 1911 special forces 45acp,chainlink grip straps,gen iii coating,night sights,titanium firing pin,extra heavy duty firing for sale by first stop gun on gunsamerica 915187975. All the engineering, precision manufacturing, and handfitting the brown family is famous for is included, and weve added our severe use coating for improved wear resistance and rust protection. Kimber is just a run of the mill production 1911 vs. A dedicated suppressor ready 1911 in a commander length, featuring chainlink iii metal treatment, a trijicon rmr. A dedicated suppressor ready 1911 with an integral light rail, blended magwell, trijicon rmr sight and chainlink iii metal treatment. Sharp metal edges in the palm of your hand are not necessarily a good thing. Ed brown special forces krypteia edtion 1911 45 acp.
I have had an ed brown class a limited, les baer srp, wilson combat cqb and now i only have 2 guncrafter industries no name pistols. The ed brown special forces 1911 is purpose built for the ultimate in reliability and accuracy. Ed brown has been building 1911s for many years now. I also liked that their 3 main pistols kobra, special forces, executive are all built the same. I had the wilson cbq, ed brown special forces, nighthawk grp, les baer custom carry, dan wesson specialist, and colt special combat competition.
Brownells is your source for ed brown at brownells parts and accessories. Built for performance and extreme use, the special forces is now available in a new color scheme. Ed brown special forces carry 1911 45 acp plus description. All of the features of the full size special forces in a commander sized package. I bought this off a fellow a few hours away about 6 weeks ago, and also bought a browning high power from the. Shop for ed brown, sti handguns at osage county guns. A commander bobtail model featuring chainlink iii metal treatment, fixed sights and optional gen4 coating for improved wear resistance and rust protection.
Ed brown special forces iii two tone stainless 1911. The special forces series pistol has everything you need for serious performance. The 1911 s i took were the best that i personally have and are all in the same price range give or take a few hundred. Check to compare ed brown special forces bobtail 1911 45 acp. The gun features all of the precision fitting and machining that ed brown is known for, as well as a special coating that enhances protection against. I recently purchased an sf carry ii best 1911 ive ever owned. They strive to make the very best high grade, high performance 1911 s, at a reasonable price and delivery, using innovative designs, superior components, and old fashion hand craftsmanship. Very tight, and accurate gun, but imho if you just got your first dan wesson, buy a couple more of those for the price of the kobra carry then you have 2 guns instead of one. While it was not as abbreviated as modern bobtail versions of the 1911, such as the ed brown special forces carry 1911, it was interesting to see that john browning himself knew the obvious. Ed brown special forces carry ii page 2 1911addicts. Feb 02, 2018 ed brown 1911 special forces chapter 2. Ostensibly, anything that comes out of their custom build line has the same accuracy and reliability. Placing an order for items that require an ffl transfer.
Up for sale is a very nice ed brown special forces krypteia edition. However, the kc9 upper is available as a retro option. All the engineering, precision manufacturing, and handfitting the brown family is famous for is included, and weve added to that a new severe use coating for improved wear resistanc. Whether youre shooting for pleasure or tactical use, the special forces src is the is the perfect choice for a suppressor ready 1911. Ed brown special forces krypteia edtion 1911 45 acp description. An ed brown classic custom or executive elite with options are more comparable to the nhc falcon. Ed brown pistols for sale 38 listings found page 1. Nighthawk falcon and ed brown special forces 1911addicts. Each ed brown special forces 1911 is made from the highest quality materials on the market, and the experienced gunsmiths at ed brown take these raw materials and, through precision machining and hand finishing, produce a fighting pistol that has no equal. The california approved version of the special forces. Ed brown 1911s are limited production firearms so dont let your opportunity to purchase one pass you by. Check to compare ed brown special forces bobtail 1911 45 acp pistol. I been looking at wilsons cqb compact, xtac compact, ed brown special forces carry and kobra carry. Ed brown alpha carryexecutive carrykobra carry discussion in general 1911 talk started by integrity arms, jul 5, 2017.
The new special forces src pistol is based on our popular special forces sr model. Who has the better custom 1911, nighthawk,wilson combat,or ed brown discussion in 1911. I searched for photobucket on the app store but dont know which to download. This means you can have the kc9 upper installed on your ca ed brown kobra carry, which will transform your gun into a kc9. We jsut took this fine pistol in on trade at our retail store. Special forces sr suppressor ready the special forces sr pistol from ed brown is built for pure performance and extreme use. Traditional square cut serrations on rear of slide only. Compare prices for ed brown special forces 3 1911 pistol. Chainlink pattern checkering on front strap and mainspring housing.
You can even swap back to your 45 acp upper easily, effectively having a dual caliber pistol. Ed brown special forces carry ii discussion in general 1911 talk started by integrity arms, dec 5, 2017. Ed brown 1911 special forces carry built for pure performance and extreme use, the special forces carry pistol from ed brown has everything you need for serious performance. Those that shoot all day, indoors and outdoors, at some training event probably have a very different opinion on the various strap treatments. The original special forces scallops are on the alpha. Wilson classic sg x2,tactical sg 9mm barron blue, tactical elite 45acp, tactical elite 45acpbarron blue, wilson cqb elite 45acp x3, cqb elite 9mm x2, wilson cqb compact 9mm and 45acp, wilson stealth 9mm x2, stealth 45acp, ed brown special force ss and carry ss, ed brown kobra and kobra carry ss, kimber ss raptor ii, caesar guerini apex trap. This ed brown is in excellent condition and includes the factory soft bag. Shooting and discussing an ed brown special forces model. We started with our government model frame with integral light rail, and added a fully blended magwell for a smooth fit and quick magazine changes. The ed brown special forces 1911 is designed to perform in extreme environments, giving those in need of a solid duty pistol all of the elements desired in a topoftheline selfdefense handgun.
Yes imo and since owning all of the above i would have to say that guncrafter industries makes the best 1911 out there as far as semicustom 1911 s go. Jan 24, 2008 new special forces 1911 with light rail. It features a full sized government frame, and dovetail 3dot night sights with high visibility rings making this the ideal 1911 for duty carry or the legally armed citizen. The ed brown special forces is the entry level model of eb, the nhc falcon ist middletop of line of nhc. All the engineering, precision manufacturing, and handfitting the brown family is famous for is included. The premium match grade barrel has solid steel bushing for the highest accuracy, and has fixed dovetail 3dot night sights with high visibility. Ed brown advertises that ed brown guns are capable of producing the accuracy the highest quality ammunition is capable of. Ed brown custom 1911 special forces sfbbcal2 for sale. Custom manufacturer of the worlds finest 1911 handguns and parts. For additional photos and details, see the special forces. What exactly do you get for the money youd invest in an ed brown 1911.
Highlights the features of the 2018 executive commander 1911. The normal special forces now has the special forces iii smaller dimples or golfballs. What ed and his crew make are not wild, spaceage guns, not blingdripping exercises in showy excess, but gems of performance and detail. Enhance your personalprotection setup designed to handle the worst that nature or man can throw at it, the ed brown special forces 1911 takes all of the skill and experience the company has and condenses it into a fighting pistol designed to provide anyone with a solid personalprotection option. Government model slide, single stack government model frame.
Home instock handguns factory certified tradeins ed brown special forces. The forged carbon steel frame and slide are coated with black gen 4 coating, and has a beavertail grip and ambidextrous extended tactical thumb safety. Like all ed browns, the special forces src is built with 100% hardcore parts, and is backed by a lifetime warranty with the best customer service in the industry. The ed brown special forces carry 3 is a concealed carry pistol featuring a 4.
Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. I think in the end either gun is going to be super sweetthanks for any help. Ransom rest range report ed brown special forces 9mm. I like this special forces carry and have seen the kobra carry they are nice and ed brown stainless is a work of art. Mar 02, 2012 the details the special forces is a fullsized 1911 chambered for. Ed brown s cheapest 1911 is far better than kimbers most expensive, imho. This new sample has a rail without the dual safeties while the special forces 1911 s excellent core features remain. Ed brown custom 1911 firearms that are a cut above your standard 1911.
Who has the better custom 1911, nighthawk,wilson combat,or. Brown 1911 within the guns forums, part of the gun forum category. Ed brown products has introduced a light rail frame for 2008. Like any semicustom builder, ed brown will build a special forces or kobra carry, etc with the options specified by the customer. The details the special forces is a fullsized 1911 chambered for. The ed brown special forces sr commander, featuring a 4. Anyone have either one or can clear this up for me maybe suggest one or the other. Ed brown socom edition 1911 reports for duty gun digest.
Ready for use with a suppressor, our threaded barrel is standard on this model. This pistol is in very good condition with a few marks on the mag well from the insertion of the mag. Ed brown firearms are engineered, machined, and handcrafted for performance under the direct supervision of the brown family. Whether you are a 1911 fan or not, youd have to enjoy shooting a. Ed brown 1911s are renowned for their high quality and tight tolerances. More heavy bullet slinging with the ed brown special forces 1911. Ed brown special forces 1911 45 acp pistol ambidextrous safety. Want to sell ed brown special forces 1911 45 acp if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Ed brown special forces gen4 1911 semi auto pistol. All this from a guy that has probably never exceeded 150 rounds in any one session with a 1911. Only a fully optionsloaded cqb elite will probably be better than the falcon. The new special forces with light rail is identical to the popular special forces pistol, with the addtional of a universal light rail. The decision isnt one you would make on sheer impulse. Built for pure performance and extreme use, the special forces pistol from ed brown has everything you need for serious performance.
I prefer the ii slightly over the iiid generation but either will do. A fullsize 1911 featuring chainlink metal treatment for secure grip for severe applications. After putting through the ed brown special forces through its paces, one things for sure. Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses brownings finest creation. Page 1 of 2 ed brown special forces battle bronze posted in semiauto handguns. A smooth inward push of the 40lpi checkered and rounded magazine catch ejects the ed brown 8pac magazine. Video between two of the greatest custom 1911 companys in todays market. It features a full sized government frame, with a unotch rear sight and a fiber optic front sight making this the ideal 1911 for duty carry or the legally armed citizen. This new light rail frame will initially be available on the special forces pistol. Carry denotes the bobtail and commander slide length in ed brown lexicon. We highly recommend contacting your ffl before placing your order. All the engineering, precision manufacturing, and handfitting the brown family is famous for is included, and weve added to that a new severe use coating for improved wear resistance and rust protection. Exclusive chainlink iii treatment on forestrap and mainspring housing.
The new ed brown special forces src is the next iteration after the 5inch. They strive to make the very best high grade, high performance 1911 s, at a reasonable price and delivery, using innovative designs, superior components, and old. This new sample has a rail without the dual safeties while the special forces 1911s excellent core features remain. You are welcome to ask questions and ask for additional pictures. All the engineering, precision manufacturing, and handfitting the brown family is famous for is included, and weve added to that a new severe use coating for improved. Ed brown special forces battle bronze semiauto handguns. Two custom skins for the m1911a1 pistol in soldier of fortune 2 an ed brown special forces design and a tactical black design. Ed brown custom sfssg4 brown sfss special forces 5 7rd. Ed brown special forces src 1911addicts the premiere. The first is a special forces carry ii, which features a bobtail treatment of the frame and a 414inch barrel. This has the upgraded battle bronze finish on the frame.
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