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My new custom-built Ed Brown 1911 pics.....
19 October 2010, 11:44
N E 450 No2Looks VERY NICE.

Let us know how she shoots.

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19 October 2010, 20:17
DuggaBoyeCongrats!

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20 October 2010, 16:23
mstarlingEd builds a pretty and reliable "best quality" 1911.
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http://www.mstarling.com 23 October 2010, 08:02
billinthewildBeautiful....if I had an extra $500.00 I'd order one....

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23 October 2010, 20:10
Eland SlayerJust got back from the range.....and this gun is unbelievably accurate!! It shoots better than I can. I put 220 rounds thru it without a single malfunction of any kind, and my dad put about 50 thru it with the same results. Flawless performance!! I could not possibly be more satisfied.....
Groups consisted of:
- 2" to 3" ragged hole groups at 7 yards
- 3.5" to 4" groups at 15 yards
- last group I shot was 75 rounds at 7 yards....all within a 3 inch hole
I know the gun will shoot much better than that.....I just am not capable of shooting much better. This was all practical use, home-defense practice anyway. I could probably have shrunk all those groups by an inch if I would have been taking my time and aiming precisely.
24 October 2010, 09:25
N E 450 No2Excellent. A "good" 1911 is a great gun...

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25 October 2010, 02:12
CyclotronjunkeyVery nice looking gun!
25 October 2010, 16:54
Chuck1911Well done. Nice gun
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23 November 2010, 04:59
GSSPYou did very very well for yourself.
Alan
23 November 2010, 09:59
Idaho SharpshooterWe know two things:
1. it is going to feed and shoot like a house on fire.
2. it looks better than it shoots.
Good choice in a carry gun.
Rich
24 November 2010, 18:08
DUKThe gun looks very nice but who chose the carpet?
24 November 2010, 19:08
onefunzr2quote:
This was all practical use, home-defense practice anyway.
Is that why you bought it, for home protection and occasional plinking?
25 November 2010, 04:49
Eland Slayerquote:
Originally posted by DUK:
The gun looks very nice but who chose the carpet?
HAHA!! It is actually a blanket. If you could see the entire thing, it would not look so bad. It has a big bull moose on it

25 November 2010, 04:49
Eland Slayerquote:
Originally posted by onefunzr2:
quote:
This was all practical use, home-defense practice anyway.
Is that why you bought it, for home protection and occasional plinking?
Yes sir
27 November 2010, 01:15
1911 FANI like it! IMO your choices of the chain link treatment and serated top strap where good ones. I also like the lack of an ambi safety. It is a clean looking peice. It's been my experience that Ed often gives a longer delivery time than it usually turns out to be. I have two Browns and both were delivered early. I'm sure you'll be pleased with it's performance.
Butch
So many guns so little time.
30 November 2010, 07:19
Idaho Sharpshooter1911 fan,
the ambi controls are for that eleven percent of us who are "wrong handed".
Rich
07 December 2010, 23:18
Woodrow SOr if Guido breaks your "right" shooting hand.
08 December 2010, 01:40
Dave AndersonBeautiful classic 5" 1911, I very much like the options you chose. It should provide a lifetime of performance and pride - to several generations.
Since you're an Ed Brown fan I thought you might enjoy this video I made (even though it is on a different model):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ICxY&feature=relatedEd surely knows how to build fine pistols.
08 December 2010, 02:57
Eland SlayerI've actually seen your video Dave. I enjoyed it very much. In fact, I already have plans of buying one of Ed Brown's Executive Carry models in the future.....possibly in a two-tone

08 December 2010, 04:51
Dave AndersonI'm pleased you enjoyed the video. As you know the Ayoob special in the video is basically an Executive Carry with a few personal touches.
ECs are great carry guns. The one in the video I had on loan from Ed for two or three months and wore it as my CCW in a Summer Special holster. Although I generally prefer the lighter weight of an alloy frame for a carry gun this one was a pleasure to carry. I like the "Bobtail" feature, it's a good idea.
I'd have bought it except I'm very well fixed for 1911s already and needed the funds for other purchases. Just a side note, I was sorry when Ed Brown suspended rifle production. I have a 702 series Damara in 7mm-08, it is one of my "almost perfect" hunting rifles.
08 December 2010, 08:36
Eland Slayerquote:
Originally posted by Dave Anderson:
I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. As you know the Ayoob special in the video is basically an Executive Carry with a few personal touches.
ECs are great carry guns. The one in the video I had on loan from Ed for two or three months and wore it as my CCW in a Summer Special holster. Although I generally prefer the lighter weight of an alloy frame for a carry gun this one was a pleasure to carry. I like the "Bobtail" feature, it's a good idea.
I'd have bought it except I'm very well fixed for 1911s already and needed the funds for other purchases. Just a side note, I was sorry when Ed Brown suspended rifle production. I have a 702 series Damara in 7mm-08, it is one of my "almost perfect" hunting rifles.
I too was saddened to hear they ceased production of their rifles. I would like to have bought one in a few years.
On another note, have you seen they just introduced an alloy-framed Kobra Carry? If I was in the market for an auto to carry concealed, I would definitely look hard at it. However, I have switched completely to a revolver for all my concealed carrying.
08 December 2010, 09:52
Dave AndersonI was not aware of the LW alloy-framed Kobra, thanks for the tip. Pictures and description at the web site look very good (no surprise).
SHOT Show is only about six weeks away and I'm going to have a look at the LW model there. Also hope to get a hint whether rifle production might resume when the economy recovers (as I hope it does soon).
08 December 2010, 10:22
Eland SlayerSounds good.....keep me posted if you don't mind.
26 December 2010, 04:36
Texas Blue Devilnice!!!
Go Duke!!
26 December 2010, 15:12
D99quote:
Originally posted by Eland Slayer:
I know the gun will shoot much better than that.....I just am not capable of shooting much better. This was all practical use, home-defense practice anyway. I could probably have shrunk all those groups by an inch if I would have been taking my time and aiming precisely.
The body alignment and breathing techniques of good pistol shooters are available through the internet by asking Google.
Here's a short course:
1. Position your body facing the target.
2. Using your natural push-pull grip, adjust your feet until your not pushing or pulling from either direction to maintain the pistol on the target.
3. Aquire target, close eyes, take a breath. If you are aligned perfectly your body will not have moved when you open your eyes.
4. Adjust your body again until you don't move.
5. Remember to squeeze the trigger, yet have enough forward strength on the push-pull to keep the pistol from double cycling.
6. Try and focus enough to lock the world out of your thoughts when your shooting.
7. have fun, you won't shoot well if your not having fun.
Via the written word and not face to face that is as close as I can think to write the basic shooting stance.
If you were standing here I'd have you hitting 10 rings every time provided you can see past your nose.
Enjoy the pistol, 1911s aren't my cup of tea, but yours looks nice. Ed Browns are supposed to be of good quality.
Or as my Dad would say, it would make a nice parts gun if I wanted to tweak a Norinco!
20 January 2011, 01:42
Dave AndersonJust left the Ed Brown booth at the SHOT Show. Handled the new LW Kobra Carry, it appears to be an outstanding pistol and at 27 ounces should be great for concealed carry. Ed says demand has exceeded their expectations, they are very pleased with the interest in it.
Regarding Ed Brown rifles it appears very unlikely we'll see production resume as the company is going full time with 1911 pistols and components. They will continue to provide service and parts for existing rifles but Ed says they do not anticipate manufacturing more receivers. Apparently it just takes too much time which could be better spent on 1911s. I'm glad I bought my Damara when I did!
Incidentally Ed said he hunted in Zimbabwe last summer and took another elephant (tuskless cow) and another buffalo.
20 January 2011, 03:41
Eland SlayerThanks for the update Dave. I'm disappointed to hear about the rifles, but I can certainly understand their decision if they can make more money by focusing on just 1911's.
It would be interesting to order one of their guns with a blank LW frame (used for the LW Kobra).....so that other aesthetic options could be chosen. I'm not a fan of the "Kobra skin" checkering.....I prefer either the traditional 25 LPI checkering or the "Chainlink" pattern I got on mine.
Thanks again.
20 January 2011, 05:48
Dave AndersonJust a point of interest, the SHOT Show is packed and the enthusiasm level seems high. Ed Brown says business has been great. I hear much the same from most company reps I've talked with at the show.
My 2008 PH, Errol Lambrechts of Zingela Safaris, was at SHOT for a couple of days and we went for lunch. He said business was much better at Dallas Safari Club than it was last year.
Chatted a bit with Robbie Barkmann (Robar), he says this is the best SHOT Show his business has had in years. Don't know what the driving factors are in this enthusiasm but it is nice to see.
20 January 2011, 06:09
N E 450 No2Eland Slayer
Congratuations, you own, and have experienced one of the Finest handguns on the Planet, a quality 45 ACP 1911...
In the future you should get a quality 1911 Lightweight Commander in 45 ACP, as it is the BEST CHL handgun on the planet.
It is just enough smaller and lighter to be a superb CHL gun.
Then you will have 2 of the best handguns on the Planet.
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