We are pleased to introduce a special, limited edition 1911 from Ed Brown Products, Inc. in memory of the late Colonel Jeff Cooper. This commemorative 1911 is officially endorsed by the family of Jeff Cooper, and was designed in collaboration with them to render, as authentically as possible, what Jeff Cooper himself desired in a 1911.  The final design was based on input from our builders, the Coopers, and many of Jeff's closest friends and fans. The goal was to create a 1911 for combat shooting and personal defense that he would have been proud to carry. The final product speaks for itself. If you were to own only one commemorative 1911, this would be the one.  A portion of the proceeds from this project will go to the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation to help them continue their work letting the next generation know who Jeff Cooper was, and what he meant to us all.

The Jeff Cooper Commemorative will be offered as a limited run.

• Model: JC19-BB
• 25 LPI checkering on the front strap.
• Integral lanyard loop mainspring housing with 25 lpi checkering.
• High polished blued slide, with traditional "square cut" serrations on rear of slide only. Jeff Cooper's signature is inlayed in gold on the ejection port side of the slide. The right hand side of the slide is inlayed "DVC" in 24 carat solid gold, which stands for the Latin phrase, "Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas", meaning "Accuracy, Power, Speed". This later became the motto of IPSC.
• Concealed Carry beavertail grip safety.
• Ed Brown tactical profile single side thumb safety.
• Solid, long trigger.
• Smooth Cocobolo grips, with the engraved Jeff Cooper logo of the pen and sword (also available for sales as a stand alone item).

We are pleased to introduce this one year only, special edition 1911 from Ed Brown Products, Inc. in memory of the late Colonel Jeff Cooper. This commemorative 1911 is officially endorsed by the family of Jeff Cooper, and was designed in collaboration with them to render, as authentically as possible, what Jeff Cooper himself desired in a 1911. Over the course of several months a number of meetings took place between the Browns, the Coopers, and many of Jeff's closest friends. The goal was to use Jeff's personal notes and experiences to create the ideal 1911 for combat shooting and personal defense. The final product speaks for itself. If you were to own only one 1911, this would be the one. A special leather bound copy of Jeff's famous book "Principles of Personal Defense", will be included with the gun. A $150 value, it is a concise summary of his teachings, and the core principles needed to defend oneself, such as alertness, aggressiveness, and ruthlessness. A significant portion of the proceeds from this project will go to the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation.

In 1958 Jeff Cooper originated the sport of practical pistol competition. From this activity he formulated the Modern Technique of the Pistol, now generally observed throughout the world. Jeff Cooper himself was active in teaching and spreading the new method throughout the Western World. In 1976 he founded the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC). In 1977 he founded the American Pistol Institute at Gunsite in Arizona, where he resided until his death on September 25, 2006. Internationally respected as the "Gunner's Guru", Cooper's monthly column was a favorite of many readers in Guns & Ammo magazine. After having served many years as a director of the National Rifle Association of America, he was elected to the Executive Council. Jeff Cooper was a highly gifted writer and left behind a large body of writings about his thoughts and experiences. The official website of Jeff Cooper is www.jeffcooperbooks.com. There you will find a more extensive biography of the man, and a comprehensive guide to his writings.

The first Jeff Cooper Commemorative's will begin shipping on September 25, 2007, the one year anniversary of his passing. After September 25, 2008, no more will ever be available for order. Orders may be placed now, and we recommend getting your name on the list so as not to miss the opportunity to own one of these special guns commemorating a legend of our time.

The Jeff Cooper Commemorative features the following:
•  Exclusive Ed Brown forged frame and slide, handfitted with precision for long lasting wear. Frame and slide are hand-polished to remove tool marks.
•  5" Government model slide, single stack government model frame. The John Browning traditional design for the ultimate in reliability and accuracy.
•  Weight: approximately 38 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted.
•  All Ed Brown premium components are hand-fitted to the exclusive Ed Brown frame and slide.
•  Exclusive ChainLink treatment on forestrap and mainspring housing for the ultimate in durability, secure yet snag-free grip, and extreme use.
•  Integral lanyard loop mainspring housing with ChainLink.
•  Matte finished slide for low glare, with traditional "square cut" serrations on rear of slide only. Jeff Cooper's signature is engraved on the ejection port side of the slide. The right hand side of the slide is inlayed "DVC" in 24 carat solid gold, which stands for the latin phrase, "Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas", meaning "Accuracy, Power, Speed". This later became the motto of IPSC.
•  All sharp edges are gently and tastefully dehorned.
•  Ejection port is lowered and flared for improved ejection.
•  Polished feedramp, hand-fit extractor and ejector ensure feeding with high quality ammunition.
•  Ed Brown premium match grade barrel and solid steel bushing for the highest accuracy.
•  Ed Brown memory groove beavertail grip safety for a higher and deeper grip than any other on the market, reducing felt recoil and improves natural pointing ability, leading to better accuracy.
•  Ed Brown extended (single side) tactical thumb safety, ambidextrous tactical thumb safety optional. The most ergonomic design available!
•  Trigger guard is undercut to allow the knuckle to fully contact the bottom of the trigger guard as a definite stopping point, allowing a more consistent grip and thus better practical accuracy.
•  Fixed Novak low mount dovetail rear sight and dovetail front sight.
•  "Commander style" slotted and chamfered hammer mated precisely with Ed Brown Perfection sear and Perfection disconnector. We are the only makers who fully machine each of these critical parts from the highest quality alloy bar stock steel, making for a light trigger pull and crisp break which will last for thousands of rounds.
•  Classic "Three hole style" long aluminum trigger.
•  Mag catch with 40 LPI checkered button.
•  Ed Brown seven round magazine with reliable steel follower. Extra magazines tested with gun optional.
•  Beveled magazine well for smooth magazine changes.
•  Exhibition grade Cocobolo smooth grips, with the engraved Jeff Cooper logo of the pen and sword.
•  Ed Brown Products branded deluxe Cordura pistol rug with internal magazine pockets, and external zippered accessory pocket.
•  Ed Brown Products 1911 Owner's Manual, cable lock, Ed Brown Firearm Lubricant #960, and all necessary wrenches.
•  A limited edition, leather bound copy of "Principles of Personal Defense" - over $150 value!
•  Retail Price: $2,295

We are pleased to introduce the first special edition 1911 from Ed Brown Products, Inc. in collaboration with Sheriff Jim Wilson. This special edition 1911 is called the Sheriff Jim Wilson Special, and is based on our popular Executive Elite series, with a few enhancements as per Jim Wilson's specifications.

Sheriff Jim Wilson brings a lifetime of practical law enforcement and shooting experience to the table. During his long and successful career he has served as patrolman, detective sergeant, narcotics sergeant, administrative lieutenant, jail commander, and finally chief deputy. He served two terms as elected sheriff from 1989-1996 in Crockett county Texas. After retiring from duty at the end of 1996, Jim began to write articles for various gun magazines, and in 1997 became an exclusive writer for the reputable Shooting Times magazine. Having carried and used the 1911 pistol for so long in the line of duty, Jim has developed some solid, proven ideas about what a fighting gun needs to be. In Jim's view, the 1911's built by Ed Brown Products, Inc. are the embodiment of those ideas. In the race for more gadgets like rails, lights, and lasers, these pistols stand above as a tribute to what a pure fighting gun should be. "Long ago, I came to realize that this company had a serious commitment to building quality firearms" says Jim Wilson, "their selection of only the best materials, minimum tolerances, and proper fitting, ensures the shooter of having the best firearm possible".

The Jim Wilson Special has everything you need, and nothing you don't. It's a no-nonsense firearm, and the elegant design has a beautiful simplicity that has yet to be matched. Unique with the Executive series and the Jim Wilson Special is the 25 LPI checkered frame. This pattern is not too rough on the hands, but not too fine for a secure grip. The timeless design reflects the genius of John Browning with modern flair. The Jim Wilson Specials have a few enhancements to our basic Executive Elite model, as per the preferences of Sheriff Jim Wilson. The enhancements include an arched mainspring housings with deep cut grooves, a plain black Novak rear sight with front night sight, and Tru-Ivory grips. The slide has a special "Sheriff Jim Wilson" signature engraving. This special model will only be available for a limited time.

The Jim Wilson Special features the following:
Exclusive Ed Brown forged frame and slide, handfitted with precision for long lasting wear. Frame and slide are hand-polished to remove tool marks.
•  5" Government model slide, single stack government model frame. The John Browning traditional design for the ultimate in reliability and accuracy.
•  Weight: approximately 38 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted.
•  All Ed Brown premium components are hand-fitted to the exclusive Ed Brown frame and slide.
•  Exclusive 25 LPI checkering on forestrap.
•  Arched mainspring housing with deep vertical grooves.
•  Matte finished slide for low glare, with traditional "square cut" serrations on rear of slide only. Sheriff Jim Wilson signature is engraved in slide.
•  All sharp edges are gently and tastefully dehorned.
•  Ejection port is lowered and flared for improved ejection.
•  Polished feedramp, hand-fit extractor and ejector ensure feeding with high quality ammunition.
•  Ed Brown premium match grade barrel and solid steel bushing for the highest accuracy.
•  Ed Brown memory groove beavertail grip safety for a higher and deeper grip than any other on the market, reducing felt recoil and improves natural pointing ability, leading to better accuracy.
•  Ed Brown extended (single side) tactical thumb safety, ambidextrous tactical thumb safety optional. The most ergonomic design available!
•  Trigger guard is undercut to allow the knuckle to fully contact the bottom of the trigger guard as a definite stopping point, allowing a more consistent grip and thus better practical accuracy.
•  Fixed Novak low mount dovetail rear sight in plain black. Front sight is a dovetail Novak night sight with green tritium bulb, as per Jim's specifications, to allow what Jeff Cooper called the "flash sight picture". The single dot gives a quick reference to the location of the front sight and allows the shooter to get a shot off much faster in a close range combat situation, even in low light.
•  "Commander style" slotted and chamfered hammer mated precisely with Ed Brown Perfection sear and Perfection disconnector. We are the only makers who fully machine each of these critical parts from the highest quality alloy bar stock steel, making for a light trigger pull and crisp break which will last for thousands of rounds.
•  Classic "Three hole style" long aluminum trigger.
•  Mag catch with 40 LPI checkered button.
•  Ed Brown seven round magazine with reliable steel follower. Extra magazines tested with gun optional.
•  Beveled magazine well for smooth magazine changes.
•  Tru-Ivory smooth grips, slightly aged. Jim's personal favorite, which pay tribute to the history of great lawmen who served along the Mexican border.
•  Ed Brown Products branded deluxe Cordura pistol rug with internal magazine pockets, and external zippered accessory pocket.
•  Ed Brown Products 1911 Owner's Manual, cable lock, and all necessary wrenches.
•  Retail Price: $2295. Ambi safety model $2370.