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How good are Ed Brown pistols?

How good are Ed Brown pistols?

Numerous brands of 1911’s have entered my gun safe over the years and many rounds have been fired down range through them. I thought that I had fired some excellent guns until I shot my Ed Brown the first time. This gun has a trigger that is by far unsurpassed and the accuracy is completely outstanding!!!

Where are Ed Brown guns made?

Missouri
Today, Ed Brown Products, Inc. operates in a state-of-the-art 20,000+ square foot, Missouri-based facility. We have invested over $25 million dollars in the latest, high-tech CNC equipment which turns forgings and bar stock steel into some of the world’s finest firearms.

Why is 38 super so popular in Mexico?

The . 38 Super actually made it big in Mexico and other Latin American countries where governments restrict ownership of “military” calibers like 9mm and . 45 ACP. 45 ACP 1911 pistols, which easily met the power factor requirement using factory ammo.

What is the most reliable brand of handgun?

5 Top-Rated Handguns for Home Security and Self-Defense

  • Glock 19. When it comes to handguns, the pinnacle brand for reliability and ease of use is Glock.
  • Glock 43.
  • Sig Sauer P320.
  • Sig Sauer P365.
  • Smith and Wesson M&P.

Are Ed Brown magazines good?

Registered. Ed Brown magazines are every bit as good as anything from Wilson or Tripp. Prior to owning the current Brown mags, I was using wilson’s hd flat wire top of the line mags and tripp. The wilson are very difficult to load the last round and I often have failure to feed for the first round because of it.

Is Jim Ed Brown dead?

Deceased (1934–2015)
Jim Ed Brown/Living or Deceased

Is 38 Super legal in Mexico?

Permitted calibers and types: 380. The following are prohibited: . 38 super, . 38 commando, 9mm Mausser, 9mm Parabellum, 9mm Commando, and similar models from other brands.

How good is 38 Super?

The Para-Ordnance is an eye-catching pistol that has proven completely reliable, reasonably accurate and a great deal of fun. As for the loads, the . 38 ACP Super is a bit hotter than the 9mm at the top end. It is possible to handload a 115-grain bullet to over 1400 fps and a 124-grain JHP to a solid 1350 fps.

Are Kimber pistols worth the money?

Exactly and it’s a real value IMO. The kimber custom II is one of the best values in the market. I personally wouldn’t buy one of the really expensive kimber models because I would rather save a bit more and buy a wilson, etc. However, the base custom models are fantastic and worth every penny.

Are Wilson Combat magazines good?

Through the years they have proven without a doubt to be the most reliable and durable 1911 magazines on the market. I trust my life to a Wilson Combat® pistol and 8-round Wilson magazines; so can you…”

Are promag gun magazines any good?

I would not put them in any pistol, even for range use, as many cause jams, and what little is saved in their lower price is not worth the problems they cause. I would recommend sticking with S&W original equipment or other quality mags. Arik is being generous. Don’t buy them if they offer YOU $34 to take them.

How long has Ed Brown been making guns?

Ed Brown has been building 1911s for many years now. What Ed and his crew make are not wild, space-age guns, not bling-dripping exercises in showy excess, but gems of performance and detail. Two on hand are cases in point.

What’s the difference between Ed Brown 1911 and Evo?

The gun is part of Ed Brown’s EVO (for Evolution) series, the company’s next generation of handguns that build upon the 1911’s fundamentals. The KC9 differs from its Ed Brown predecessors in several meaningful ways, the most notable being its price.

What’s the price of an Ed Brown 1911?

The suggested retail price on the KC9 is $1,895, which is a tremendous value in the custom 1911 market. By comparison, the Kobra Carry retails for $3,000.

Is the Ed Brown Special Forces 45 a good gun?

The Ed Brown Special Forces pistol was exceptionally controllable at the range, and it produced some impressive groups thanks to its match-grade components, including the barrel and trigger. On the range, the Ed Brown Special Forces .45 was a nice return to a basic, reliable, working gun.