Kobra

K-SS

• 5″ Government model slide, single stack Government model frame.
• Exclusive snakeskin treatment on forestrap and mainspring housing.
• Matte finished slide for low glare, with snakeskin on rear of slide only.
• U-notch rear sight, orange HDXR front sight.
• Double diamond checkered black cherry G10 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.

Kobra Carry Black Gen4 Upper

Kobra Carry two-tone

For additional photos and details, see the Kobra Carry.
• 4.25″ Commander model slide, single stack Commander Bobtail® frame.
• Exclusive snakeskin treatment on forestrap and Bobtail® housing and slide.
• Single-side, carry profile thumb safety.
• Fixed black rear sight, orange HD XR front sight.
• Custom options included: recessed slide stop, flush barrel with recessed crown, 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.

Kobra Carry 25th Anniversary

Kobra Carry 25th Anniversary stainless

For additional photos and details, see the Kobra Carry 25th Anniversary.
• 4.25″ Commander model slide, single stack Commander Bobtail® frame. 45 ACP caliber only.
• Exclusive snakeskin treatment on forestrap and Bobtail® housing and slide.
• Single-side, carry profile thumb safety.
• Fixed black rear sight, orange HD XR front sight.
• Custom options included: recessed slide stop, flush barrel with recessed crown, 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.

Special features included on the 25th anniversary edition:

• Frame is engraved “25th Anniversary”.
• Exotic Cocobolo wood double diamond checkered grips, with EB logo. A throwback to the original!
• Available in all stainless, or black Gen4.
• Flat wire recoil spring system.
• Hex head magazine catch lock.
• The stainless version also includes our stainless extractor and stainless ejector, for a complete stainless look.

Kobra Carry 25th Anniversary

KOBRA CARRY 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Ed Brown Products celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kobra Carry: the most popular, longest running, custom 1911 of all time. First released in the year 2000, the Kobra Carry was the first custom 1911 to include the Ed Brown Bobtail®, Ed Brown Snakeskin treatment, and to be available in all stainless.

They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and it shows, as Ed Brown's Kobra Carry has been mimicked in some form by just about every 1911 manufacturer in existence, large and small. Despite this, nothing comes close to the original, and the Kobra Carry continues to be our #1 best seller for 25 years in a row.

The 25th anniversary edition is available to order for one year only, and no more orders will be taken for this limited edition after December 31, 2025.

SPECIFICATIONS

Available Calibers:  45 ACP
Barrel Length:  4.25"
Weight: approximately 35 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

  • • 4.25" Commander model slide, single stack Commander Bobtail® frame.
  • • Exclusive Snakeskin treatment on forestrap and Bobtail® housing and slide.
  • • Single-side, carry profile thumb safety.
  • • Fixed black rear sight, orange HDXR front sight.
  • • Custom options included: recessed slide stop, flush barrel with recessed crown, 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
Special features included on the 25th anniversary edition:

  • • Frame is engraved "25th Anniversary".
  • • Exotic Cocobolo wood double diamond checkered grips, with EB logo. A throwback to the original!
  • • Available in all stainless, or black Gen4.
  • • Flat wire recoil spring system.
  • • Hex head magazine catch lock.
  • • The stainless version also includes our stainless extractor and stainless ejector, for a complete stainless look.
*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.

Executive Target

ET-SS-G4 right side

The Executive Target is a Government model modified for precise target and range work. Equipped with an adjustable rear sight, the top of the slide has been flattened and finely grooved at 40 LPI, which naturally guides your eye to the front sight and eliminates distracting glare. The elegant design features 25 LPI checkering on the frame and mainspring for a beautiful simplicity.

• 5″ Government model slide, single stack government model frame.
• Exclusive 25 LPI checkering on forestrap and mainspring housing.
• Stainless steel frame and slide coated with black Gen4 for low glare, superior rust protection, and improved wear resistance.
• Traditional “square cut” serrations on rear of slide.
• Top of slide is flattened and finely grooved at 40 LPI.
• Adjustable rear sight buried deep into slide, cross dovetail front sight.
• Double diamond checkered black cherry G10 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.

9mm Conversion

9mm conversion with Holosun

This package will create 9mm conversion from your Ed Brown Commander 1911. All original 45 ACP parts are returned to you, so you effectively have a dual caliber 45ACP/9mm firearm.

Package includes round trip shipping/insurance, complete fitting of an EVO 9mm upper with green dot sight, 9mm slide stop and ejector, (2) Ed Brown 9mm magazines, and complete refinishing of the gun and 45 ACP slide.

• 4″ EVO 9mm slide
• 7-top custom cut slide with special front and rear serrations
• 4″ 9mm bull barrel
• External extractor
• Guide rod with flat wire recoil spring system

9mm conversion

Kobra Carry Dual Caliber

KC-SS with 9mm conversion

The Kobra Carry is now available as a dual caliber 1911! The 45 ACP upper is equipped with fixed sights and the 9mm is a complete EVO upper with a green dot sight. This setup offers perfect flexibility for carry and range time. The Bobtail® minimizes print when carrying and reduces weight. Snakeskin treatment on the frame is a directional pattern that offers just the right amount of grip. Includes everything you need to convert to 9mm – complete upper (slide, barrel, firing pin assembly, recoil assembly), slide stop, ejector and 9mm magazines.

• 4.25″ 45 ACP Commander slide with fixed black rear sight and orange HDXR front sight.
• 4″ 9mm upper in equipped with Holosun 320 SCS green dot and black front sight.
• Single stack commander Bobtail® frame.
• Exclusive snakeskin treatment on forestrap and Bobtail® housing.
• Includes: recessed slide stop, flush barrel with recessed crown, heavy chamfer.
• Includes: Ed Brown pistol bag, (2) Ed Brown Performance Magazines with base pad kits for each caliber, lubricant, Owner’s manual, bushing wrench, grip screw wrench and cable lock.

9mm conversion

“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.
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California Models

CALIFORNIA SERIES

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

California Approved models

California Executive Target

The Executive Target features an adjustable rear sight for precise target and range work.  The top of the slide has been flattened and finely grooved at 40 LPI, which naturally guides your eye to the front sight and eliminates distracting glare. Known as our best firearm for target shooting, this elegant design has a beautiful simplicity that has yet to be matched. Unique with the Executive series pistols is the 25 LPI checkered frame and mainspring housing. This pattern is not too rough on the hands, but not too fine for a secure grip.  

SPECIFICATIONS

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

•  5" Government model slide, single stack government model frame.
•  Exclusive 25 LPI checkering on forestrap and mainspring housing.
•  Carbon steel frame and slide coated with black Gen4 for low glare, superior rust protection, and improved wear resistance.
•  Traditional "square cut" serrations on rear of slide only, top of slide is flattened and finely grooved at 40 LPI.
•  Adjustable rear sight buried deep into slide, cross dovetail front sight.
•  All California models feature an ambidextrous thumb safety, titanium firing pin and extra heavy-duty firing pin spring.

California Special Forces

Built for pure performance and extreme use, the Special Forces pistol from Ed Brown has everything you need for serious performance. All the engineering, precision manufacturing, and hand-fitting the Brown family is famous for is included, and we've added to that a new severe use coating for improved wear resistance and rust protection. A unique and highly durable Chainlink pattern provides a secure grip for severe applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

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

•  5" Government model slide, single stack government model frame. The John Browning traditional design for the ultimate in reliability and accuracy.
•  Exclusive Chainlink treatment on forestrap and mainspring housing for the ultimate in durability, secure grip, and extreme use.
•  Carbon steel frame and slide coated with black Gen4 coating for low glare, superior rust protection, and improved wear resistance.
•  Traditional "square cut" serrations on rear of slide only.
•  Fixed dovetail 3-dot night sights with high visibility white outlines.
•  All California models feature an ambidextrous thumb safety, titanium firing pin and extra heavy-duty firing pin spring.

California Kobra Carry

The Kobra Carry is the perfect solution for those who prefer a smaller model 1911, but insist on complete reliability. The slide has been reduced to the minimum possible (4.25") without significantly impairing the legendary reliability of the 5" slide. The frame has been modified with the innovative Ed Brown Bobtail® housing which reduces the projecting butt of the mainspring housing without sacrificing the full size frame and magazine capacity. The Bobtail® minimizes the print under your jacket when carrying and reduces weight. Officer's frames reduce magazine capacity and limit grip, while keeping the projecting, sharp butt. Slides shorter than 4.25" are notorious for reduced reliability. These problems are eliminated with the Ed Brown Commander Bobtail® configuration, which reflects the genius of John Browning with an innovative modern flair. The functional simplicity has yet to be matched. Unique with the Kobra series pistols is the innovative snakeskin treatment. It is a directional pattern, meaning it is smooth to slide your hand up, but bites in for a snug grip the other way where you need it. It's easier on the hands than checkering, and our female customers in particular can't stop bragging about it. Not to mention it just looks cool! The Kobra Carry is an innovative masterpiece, and a serious tool for those who want something a little different. We are sure you'll be charmed by the Kobra Carry!  

SPECIFICATIONS

Caliber:  45 ACP
Barrel Length:  4.25"
Weight: approximately 35 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted

•  4.25" Commander model slide, single stack Commander Bobtail® frame.
•  Exclusive Snakeskin treatment on forestrap, Bobtail® housing. A beautiful, unique, and snag free gripping surface.
•  Matte finished slide for low glare, with snakeskin on rear of slide only.
•  Fixed dovetail 3-dot night sights with high visibility white outlines.
•  All California models feature an ambidextrous thumb safety, titanium firing pin and extra heavy-duty firing pin spring.

Is the KC9 California approved?

The most common question we received about the new EVO series KC9 was, “is it CA approved?”. The simple answer is no, it is not, and will not appear on the CA roster.

However, the KC9 upper is available as a “retro” option. This means you can have the KC9 upper installed on your CA Ed Brown Kobra Carry, which will transform your gun into a KC9. You can even swap back to your 45 ACP upper easily, effectively having a dual caliber pistol.

The only requirement is that you own a CA approved Ed Brown Kobra Carry, and you are willing to send it back to us under our Basic Service Package, to get the EVO KC9 upper installed. The firearm can then be shipped directly back to your home.

Find out more about the KC9 Conversion.

Kobra Carry Stainless

Kobra Carry right side

For additional photos and details, see the Kobra Carry.
• 4.25″ Commander model slide, single stack Commander Bobtail® frame.
• Exclusive snakeskin treatment on forestrap and Bobtail® housing and slide.
• Single-side, carry profile thumb safety.
• Fixed black rear sight, orange HD XR front sight.
• Custom options included: recessed slide stop, flush barrel with recessed crown, 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.