Ed Brown Kobra Carry 25th Anniversary | .45 ACP | 4.25″

The Ed Brown Kobra Carry 25th Anniversary is a limited-production edition of Ed Brown’s long-running Kobra Carry 1911 platform offered in a stainless Commander configuration with a 4.25 inch barrel chambered in .45 ACP. It features the Ed Brown Bobtail area and snakeskin treatment on the forestrap and bobtail housing, and the frame is engraved “25th Anniversary” for this one-year edition. The stainless model highlights a flat-wire recoil spring system, fixed rear sight, and an orange high-visibility front sight.

For shooters who want a compact reflex to pair with this Commander 1911, a low-profile unit such as the Vortex Venom (well under $1,000) is a practical choice, but note the slide is not listed as drilled and tapped and adding an optic will require an appropriate mounting solution or gunsmithing. Typical applications for this pistol include everyday carry in jurisdictions that allow single-stack Commander pistols and competitive pistol matches that accept a 1911-style platform.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Ed Brown.
• The model is the Kobra Carry (25th Anniversary).
• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches.
• The frame material is stainless steel.
• The finish is stainless.
• The capacity is 7 rounds.
• The pistol ships with 2 magazines.
• The advertised weight is approximately 35 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted.
• The action type is semi-auto.
• The sights are listed as a fixed black rear sight with an orange HD XR front sight.
• The safety is a single-side carry profile thumb safety.
• The size is described as Commander.
• The product type is 1911.
• The UPC is 800732700779.

This 25th Anniversary Kobra Carry emphasizes Ed Brown’s long-running custom 1911 hallmarks: the Bobtail frame profile, snakeskin treatment, and a focus on refined ergonomics for a single-stack Commander platform. The stainless finish and commemorative engraving combine to create a collectible take on a practical Commander-length 1911 built for accurate, predictable operation on the range or as a carry pistol where permitted. Consider a low-profile reflex sight and an appropriate mounting solution if you want an optic-equipped slide.

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