Ed Brown 1911's

[TexGun]

So my wife and I are at a gun show in Belton Texas this past weekend and I am drooling over an elephant skin holster that my Kimber would look really sweet riding in when i asked the sales guy how tightly the holster holds a full size 1911.  Being the prepared sales guy, he pulls out his own 1911, inserts it into the holster and hands it to me.  Well, now my attention is on the Ed Brown Kobra Carry (bobtail grip) that's in the holster that I am hoping my wife will be buying me for Christmas.  So, as you might expect, our conversation turns to the gun.

Other than what this guy told me and what I have seen on the Ed Brown website, i have not had any experience with this particular brand nor had I ever seen an Ed Brown live and in person until this weekend.  My original thought is that when I save my money up and decide to lay down the $$$ for a high end1911, I would look to Wilson Combat.  However, the 4.5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry has my attention.

Anyone have any experience/opinions? (other than commentary on the price)

BTW, the holster was purchased, and I am told it being wrapped for Christmas.  It is made by Texas Leathercraft out of Porter, TX. 

[JoeG]

No first hand experience, but my FFL guy loves them and they feel nice when fondled in the store. Hope you get your wish!

[Paraguy]

No first hand experience with Ed Brown. I do have a S&W E series 1911 with a 4.25 barrel that is an excellent carry gun.  It has all the extras you would expect on a Wilson at half the price.  Worth checking out at least.  Good luck and post pics when you get one!

[PegLeg45]

I don't own an Ed Brown gun, but I have shot several (owned by friends and acquaintances) that were real shooters......and have bought many of his parts to build 1911's and they are solid parts.

He's been in the business a long time, and I would categorize his guns in the upper-middle to lower high-end, if that makes sense.

Of course, your mileage may vary.

[tombogan03884]

With starting prices between $2550 and $3550 they better be the TOP of the line.

http://www.edbrown.com/adobe.pdf/2012-Handgun.pdf

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[PegLeg45]

With starting prices between $2550 and $3550 they better be the TOP of the line.

http://www.edbrown.com/adobe.pdf/2012-Handgun.pdf

There's quite a few makers selling 1911's in that price ballpark these days....... the upper-high end stuff like a custom Les Baer (with a 1" @ 50 yds guarantee) can tip the scales at over $5000 clams.

Most of the Baer stuff falls in the range between $1700 and $3500..........

Les Baer Custom 25th Anniversary Model 1911 Pistol   = $6995.00.
Bear 1911 Thunder Ranch Special, 45ACP, Special Engraved Model    = $6590.00.
Limited Edition Les Baer Presentation Grade 1911 = $6590.00.
Limited Edition Les Baer Presentation Grade 1911 with "To (customer's name) By Les Baer" = $6690.00.
     

http://www.lesbaer.com/prices.html

[TexGun]

With starting prices between $2550 and $3550 they better be the TOP of the line.

http://www.edbrown.com/adobe.pdf/2012-Handgun.pdf

Yeah, no kidding.  I was told they make parts for Kimber, but i cannot verify that.  I've got a real itch to assemble a collection of 1911's

[billt]

With starting prices between $2550 and $3550 they better be the TOP of the line.

http://www.edbrown.com/adobe.pdf/2012-Handgun.pdf

I agree. There is no doubt his guns are top shelf. But when you get well over the $2K mark for a 1911, they damn well should be. Personally, I've been tempted to take the plunge on a high end 1911, but I just could never bring myself to it. I can have 2 really nice Springfield's for the price of just one high end 1911. My Springfield Trophy Match and Range Officer together ran less than a high end Ed Brown, or Wilson Combat.

If I did go the high end route I would most likely go with a Les Baer. He has some really nice guns at or around the $1,600.00 mark. For the way I shoot, and type of shooting I do, that is about as high end as I really need to go. I can't even shoot my Trophy Match as accurately as it is.

[2HOW]

Like any high end pistol you will pay for the name. OTOH My 1911 is mostly Ed Brown parts and They do make quality after market parts. IMO you can have one built or do it yourself with custom after market parts and save a bunch of $. If you want to buy a name there are many out there.

[TAB]

You always but the name, it does not matter if its a big outfit, or a one man shop.   time = money.