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Classic Custom

CLASSIC CUSTOM

The Classic Custom includes all the classic modifications. Known as our flagship firearm, this is our finest work, and many of our repeat customers say it's the finest pistol available anywhere, at any price. It has all the bells and whistles, and includes those extra enhancements that you don't really need, but really want! Many customers think of it as the proverbial safe queen, but don't let that fool you - it can take just as much hard service as any pistol out there. The unique slide treatment sets it apart from any other pistol. The sides of the slide are painstaking brought to a gleaming high polish finish, by hand, to contrast and enhance the glass bead finished frame. This gorgeous high polish finish really makes the Classic Custom stand out! The top of the slide features a custom rib for a no glare runway effect that naturally guides your eye to the gold bead front sight, and is finished out with 50 LPI serrations on the back to match the adjustable rear sight, and eliminate distracting light reflection.  The frame is elegantly finished in 25 LPI checkering.   We think you'll agree the Classic Custom represents the ultimate in quality firearm craftsmanship at its finest!

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber:  45 ACP
Barrel Length:  5"
Weight: approximately 40 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

  • •  5" Government model slide, single stack government model frame.
  • •  25 LPI checkering on forestrap and mainspring housing.
  • •  Special high polish slide.
  • •  50 LPI serrations on back of slide to match serrated adjustable sight.
  • •  Adjustable rear sight buried deep into slide, gold bead front sight.
  • •  Single-side, tactical profile thumb safety.
  • •  Two-piece guide rod for smoother cycling and easier disassembly.
  • •  Custom slide rib.
  • •  Smooth, Cocobolo wood grips.
  • • Includes: Ed Brown pistol bag, (2) Ed Brown Performance Magazines with base pad kits, lubricant, Owner's manual, bushing wrench, grip screw wrench and cable lock.

items included with 1911 handguns

*Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base model and price.
*Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in parts, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
*Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
*Due to the unprecedented demand, some components may be substituted in order to complete your firearm in a more timely manner.

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Second Amendment 1911

Second Amendment

The Second Amendment Edition 1911 blends the timeless 5″ Government model design with modern enhancements and unmistakable American character. Chambered in .45 ACP, this single-stack classic is upgraded with an exclusive Snakeskin treatment on the forestrap and mainspring housing, American Flag rear serrations, and rugged black Alien G10 grips. A heavy slide chamfer, recessed serrated slide top, and blended one-piece magwell refine both performance and appearance, while the black rear sight and high-visibility orange HDXR front sight ensure fast, confident target acquisition. Completed with bold engravings — the 2nd Amendment on the slide and FREEDOM on the bushing — this pistol isn’t just built to perform, it’s built to make a statement, whether on the range or in a collection.

SPECIFICATIONS

Available Calibers:  45 ACP
Barrel Length:  5"
Weight: approximately 38 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

  • •  5″ Government model slide, single stack Government model frame.
  • •  Exclusive snakeskin treatment on forestrap and mainspring housing.
  • •  Single-side, tactical profile thumb safety.
  • •  American Flag rear serrations.
  • •  Blended one-piece magwell.
  • •  Fixed black rear sight, orange HDXR front sight.
  • •  The second amendment is engraved on the left side of the slide and FREEDOM engraved on the bushing.
  • •  Custom options included: recessed slide stop with serrated pin, heavy chamfer.
  • • Includes: Ed Brown pistol bag, (2) Ed Brown Performance Magazines with base pad kits, lubricant, Owner's manual, bushing wrench, grip screw wrench and cable lock.

items included with 1911 handguns

*Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base model and price.
*Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in parts, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
*Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
*Due to the unprecedented demand, some components may be substituted in order to complete your firearm in a more timely manner.

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Bronze Sculptures

Here are 5 pieces from Ed Brown's bronze sculpture collection, by world renowned artist Fred Hoppe.

https://fredhoppesculpturestudio.com/index.html
Ed and Fred became close friends and Ed had multiple Fred Hoppe bronzes in his personal collection, including Moose, Elk, Kudu, Cape Buffalo, and a Cowboy on a horse.

Ed's Early Competition Guns

 

Serial 25971-NM, COLT NATIONAL MATCH, 45 ACP This was the first 1911 National Match Ed Brown ever owned. Highly customized and was the first 1911 he ever competed with. Has a heavy barrel Maxi-Comp fitted.COLT NATIONAL MATCH

Serial 56494B70, COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL, 45 ACP
This was the last Maxi-Comp Ed Brown ever did.COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL

Serial 293945-C, COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL, 45 ACP
This is one of the nicest 5" full custom Ed Brown ever did on one of the nicest “pre-70" Colts he ever owned.
30 LPI hand done checkering. Purchased in 1984. COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL

Serial EB00001, ED BROWN PRODUCTS, 45 ACP
The first complete pistol produced by Ed Brown Products. Light engraving on the slide.ED BROWN PRODUCTS

Engraved Guns

Serial 5000, ED BROWN PRODUCTS, 45 ACP
Jim White engraved Signature Model

Serial 25000, ED BROWN PRODUCTS, 45 ACP
Jim White Rose Scroll engraved stainless steel Special Signature Model.

Serial 20000, ED BROWN PRODUCTS, 9mm
EVO KC9 Jim White scroll engraving.

Serial JMB1911, ED BROWN PRODUCTS, 45 ACP
Jim White engraved 100 year Centennial Model. Hugely valuable due to the serial number.engraved guns

Serial 10000, ED BROWN PRODUCTS, 45 ACP
Jim White engraved and gold line inlay Special Signature Model.Ed Brown with gold inlay

Colt fully engraved with gold inlay by Arnold Griebel, one of a kind, extremely rare. Signed by Arnold Griebel underneath the grip panel, engraved in the metal frame. Colt serial number search reflects potential manufacture date of 1917, believed to have been engraved in 1967.

Arnold Griebel was a renowned firearms engraver based in Chicago during the 1940s to 1960s. He was highly regarded within the engraving community for his exceptional craftsmanship and artistic skill. Griebel’s work is characterized by intricate floral scrollwork and detailed scenes, often featuring game birds and hunting motifs.

One notable example of his work is the Griebel Engraved and Gold Inlaid Remington Model 11-48 Shotgun, which features a beautifully rendered scene of a golden dog flushing quail in a field, surrounded by ornate floral patterns. This piece showcases Griebel’s mastery of engraving and his ability to balance intricate designs with functional firearms.

Griebel’s reputation as a master engraver was well-established during his active years, and his work continues to be admired and sought after by collectors and enthusiasts today. His legacy serves as a testament to his dedication to the art of firearms engraving and his contributions to the craft.

Colt engraved

Long Guns

(Top rifle) Serial 12878 Winchester M-70 Super Grade, 220 Swift. Ed Brown's father Bill Brown purchased this from John Amber, editor of the Gun Digest in 1945 and has been in the Brown family ever since. The throat is used up from years of use. Has the original Fecker scope 16x with fine crosshairs serial 12373.

(Bottom rifle) Serial 99051 H&R Ultra rifle, 17 Remington
This gun was originally a 17/223 Ultra Wildcat. Has been re-barreled and chambered to 17 Remington. Blue Shilen barrel 10" twist Ed Brown matched to original contour 20". Leupold VX2 4-12 serial 347163AA.
Ed's personal collection long guns

Revolvers

Serial AAA6548, S&W M-586, 357 Mag
The revolver Ed Brown used in competition to win the MPPL championship two years in a row.S&W M-586, 357 Mag

Serial K729393, Smith & Wesson M-17, 22 LR
A very rare and desirable M-17 purchased in 1968 from Graf’s. The ivory Hogue grips were purchased from Guy Hogue himself. These were known as K22s.
Smith & Wesson M-17, 22 LR

Wood Sculptures

Artwork

HOME-TEST

BUILT ON TRADITION. DRIVEN BY FAMILY

At Ed Brown Products, we don’t just craft firearms – we forge a legacy. For over 50 years, our family has poured heart, precision, and American pride into every detail. Each piece we create is more than a product; it’s our promise of excellence, handed from our family to yours. Experience the power of purpose-driven craftsmanship. Discover Ed Brown – where tradition meets unmatched performance.

  • A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP PASSED THROUGH GENERATIONS

    Ed Brown Products was founded on a commitment to quality, precision, and performance — values that have been passed down through our family for over five decades. Each generation brings new innovation while honoring the traditions that built our name. This continuity ensures that every product reflects the highest standards of American craftsmanship.

  • PRIDE IN EVERY DETAIL, BECAUSE OUR NAME IS ON IT

    As a family-run business, our reputation is personal. Every firearm, part, and accessory we produce carries not just our brand, but our family legacy. We don’t answer to shareholders — we answer to our customers, and to ourselves. That means an unwavering commitment to doing things right, with no corners cut.

  • HANDS-ON-QUALITY CONTROL, FROM START TO FINISH

    Unlike large corporations that outsource or automate critical steps, we stay closely involved in every stage of production. With family members directly overseeing operations, nothing leaves our facility without meeting our exacting standards. This hands-on approach ensures exceptional consistency, performance, and reliability in every product we make.

CUSTOM MANUFACTURER OF THE WORLD'S FINEST HANGUNS

“Pair of Aces” by Ed Brown

"PAIR OF ACES"

The timeless design of the 1911, paired with exquisite hand-relief engraving, the "Pair of Aces" is a set of consecutively serial numbered guns built from stainless steel. Carefully hand fitted by our skilled craftsmen, the "Pair of Aces" are built as a true heirloom set. Classic 25 LPI checkering on the frontstrap and mainspring housing, crafted with all the finest customizations, and finished with full coverage hand relief engraving by master engraver, James White. The slide features a custom rib that naturally guides your eye to the gold bead front sight and is finished out with 50 LPI serrations on the back. Each set includes a 5" Government model and a 4.25" Commander Bobtail® model. Custom cocobolo grips with a "Pair of Aces" adorns the frame, finishing off this showstopping set.

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber:  45 ACP Barrel Length: Commander 4.25" and Government 5" Weight: Commander Bobtail: approximately 35 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted Government: approximately 43 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted
  • • 25 LPI checkering on forestrap and mainspring housing.
  • • Square-cut rear cocking serrations.
  • • Special high polish slide, with 50 LPI serrations on back of slide.
  • • Hand relief engraved package (includes flats of slide and frame, grip screws, and flats of thumb safety, grip safety, slide stop, mag release and one engraved magazine). The spare magazine is not engraved.
  • • Custom rib on top of slide (top of slide is flattened, serrated, then relieved on each side to give the appearance of a raised rib).
  • • Single-side, tactical profile thumb safety.
  • • Government: black adjustable rear sight with gold bead front sight. Commander: black fixed rear sight with gold bead front sight.
  • • Each gun includes: Ed Brown pistol bag, (2) Ed Brown Performance Magazines with base pad kits, lubricant, Owner's manual, bushing wrench, grip screw wrench and cable lock.
items included with 1911 handguns

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stainless KC9

EVO-KC9-SS

EVO KC9 Gen4 right side

EVO-KC9-G4

EVO-KC9-HOLOSUN

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EVO KC9 lightweight right side

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EVO E9

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EVO-E9

EVOE9

Introducing the E9, the first full size frame in the Evolution series.  Optimized for the 9mm caliber, the E9 is smaller, thinner, and lighter than the Executive Commander.  The E9 retains 100% 1911 controls and handling characteristics, and makes use of standard 1911 magazines.  Some parts were completely re-designed to take advantage of modern improvements such as the new external extractor, easy-to-change front sight, smaller "Tactical Edge" rear sight, bull barrel, and a flat wire recoil spring system. The re-engineered slide has been shortened to 4", thinned substantially for weight reduction, and includes a unique 7-top custom cut, with special front and rear serrations. Completely hand built with fully machined parts, and backed by our Lifetime Warranty, with all the quality you expect from Ed Brown.

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber:  9mm
Barrel Length: 4"
Overall Length: 7.5"
Overall Height: 5.5"
Slide Thickness: .860"
Weight: approximately 35 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

  • • 4" slide, thinned substantially for weight reduction.
  • • Stainless steel, single stack frame.
  • • Exclusive 25 LPI checkering on forestrap and magwell housing housing.
  • • 7-top custom cut slide with special front and rear serrations.
  • • External extractor.
  • • Easy to change black front sight.
  • • Smaller, redesigned "Tactical Edge" U-notch rear sight.
  • • Bull barrel.
  • • Guide rod with flat wire recoil spring system.
  • • Single-side, tactical profile thumb safety.
  • • Custom options included: one-piece blended magwell, flush barrel with recessed crown.
  • • Includes: Ed Brown pistol bag, (2) Ed Brown Performance Magazines with base pad kits, lubricant, Owner's manual, grip screw wrench, wrench for extractor screw and cable lock.

items included with EVO models

*Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base model and price.
*Weights shown are close approximations. Due to slight variations in parts, we cannot guarantee the weight to be 100% specific on any firearm.
*Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
*Due to the unprecedented demand, some components may be substituted in order to complete your firearm in a more timely manner.

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ZEV19-RMR

EB/ZEV 2019 RMR

(No longer available to order, for historical purposes only)

Ed Brown logo
ZEV logo

Ed Brown Products, is excited to renew our collaboration with ZEV Technologies for 2019, with the production of a new limited edition EB/ZEV 1911. The leaders at Ed Brown Products and ZEV Technologies have once again combined and leveraged their respective strengths to create something truly extraordinary.

Dave Roberts, VP Marketing and business development for ZEV Technologies said “Last year’s collaboration was such a huge success for both ZEV and Ed Brown we had to do it again. The expert craftsmen at Ed Brown products know our style and have been able to capture it again with this stunning 1911.”

The perfect marriage of ZEV's unique styling with Ed Brown's classic quality 1911, this new collaboration builds on the success of the prior year EB/ZEV pistol, and takes it to a new level. Incredibly sophisticated slide cuts show off both ZEV's innovative designs, and Ed Brown's state-of-the-art custom machining ability. Just a few of the highlights include: 9mm Commander SR barrel with ZEV dimples, ZEV "Orion" slide cuts package, Alien forestrap and housing, lightrail with scallops, Trijicon RMR, tactical ambi, one-piece blended magwell, recessed slide stop w/ serrated pin, and G4 black coating finish out this show-stopping masterpiece of functional artistic craftsmanship.

As with all Ed Brown 1911's, it is hand-fit with fully machined parts, and backed by our Lifetime Warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber:  9mm
Barrel Length:  4.25"
Weight: approximately 41 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

•  Model: FX1-ZEV19-RMR-9, FX-ZEV19-FDE-9
• 4.25" Commander slide, single stack Government frame with integral light rail.
• ZEV "Orion" slide cuts package.
• Alien metal treatment on front strap and mainspring housing.
• Trijicon RMR with tall night sights.
• Dimpled barrel.
• Threaded, suppressor ready barrel.
• ZEV thread protector.
• Tactical profile ambi thumb safety.
• VZ Alien G10 grips.
• Custom options included: recessed slide stop with serrated pin, blended one-piece magwell.
• One year limited edition.

ZEV19

EB/ZEV 2019

(No longer available to order, for historical purposes only)

Ed Brown logo
ZEV logo

Ed Brown Products, is excited to renew our collaboration with ZEV Technologies for 2019, with the production of a new limited edition EB/ZEV 1911.  The leaders at Ed Brown Products and ZEV Technologies have once again combined and leveraged their respective strengths to create something truly extraordinary.

Dave Roberts, VP Marketing and business development for ZEV Technologies said “Last year’s collaboration was such a huge success for both ZEV and Ed Brown we had to do it again. The expert craftsmen at Ed Brown products know our style and have been able to capture it again with this stunning 1911.”

The perfect marriage of ZEV's unique styling with Ed Brown's classic quality 1911, this new collaboration builds on the success of the prior year EB/ZEV pistol, and takes it to a new level. Incredibly sophisticated slide cuts show off both ZEV's innovative designs, and Ed Brown's state-of-the-art custom machining ability.  Just a few of the highlights include:  9mm Commander barrel with ZEV dimples, ZEV "Orion" slide cuts package, Alien forestrap/housing, EVO series HDXR orange front sight, EVO series fixed rear sight, tactical single side safety, Chen Magwell Gen 2, flush barrel with recessed crown, recessed slide stop with serrated pin, Industrial stainless with black Gen4 coated accents finish out this show-stopping masterpiece of functional artistic craftsmanship.

As with all Ed Brown 1911's, it is hand-fit with fully machined parts, and backed by our Lifetime Warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber:  9mm
Barrel Length:  4.25"
Weight: approximately 37 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

•  Model: FX1-ZEV19-9
• 4.25" Commander slide, single stack Government frame.
• ZEV "Orion" slide cuts package.
• EVO series U-notch rear sight and orange HD XR front sight.
• Dimpled barrel.
• Tactical profile single side thumb safety.
• VZ Alien black/grey G10 grips.
• Custom options included: Chen Magwell Gen2, flush barrel with recessed crown, recessed slide stop with serrated pin.
• One year limited edition.

Executive Commander

EXECUTIVE COMMANDER

The Executive Commander is essentially the Executive Elite in a Commander length. The slide has been reduced to the minimum possible (4.25") without significantly impairing the legendary reliability of the 5" slide. Classy and traditional, the 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, is not too rough on the hands and allows for a secure grip. The slide is adorned with a french border, ball endmill cuts, flattened and serrated top and serrated rear, and topped off by a plain black fixed rear sight and gold bead front sight. The Executive Commander is a modern twist on a classic design.

SPECIFICATIONS

Available Calibers:  9mm, 45 ACP
Barrel Length:  4.25"
Weight: approximately 38 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

•  4.25" Commander model slide, single stack Government frame.
•  Exclusive 25 LPI checkering on forestrap and mainspring housing.
•  Plain black rear sight, gold bead front sight.
•  Custom options included:  French border, ball endmill cuts, flattened and serrated top of slide, serrated rear of slide.