Ed Brown Special Forces Gen4 Government 1911 .45 ACP – Match-Grade 5" Barrel, Night Sights, Matte Black
Hand-built in the Ed Brown custom shop, this Special Forces Gen4 Government model combines a forged carbon-steel frame, a hand-fitted match barrel, and the maker’s severe-use ferritic nitrocarburized finish. Low-volume production and meticulous craftsmanship give this full-size 1911 excellent out-of-the-box accuracy, rugged durability, and collector appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what’s typical from inspection.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Apart from the factory test firing and light handling during inspection, the pistol appears unused.
What’s Included
- Ed Brown soft nylon zip case with EB logo
- 2× 7-round stainless steel Ed Brown magazines with EB logo
- Spare magazine basepads
- 1911 barrel bushing wrench
- Small bottle of lubricant
- Ed Brown 1911 Owner’s Manual and registration card
The forged carbon-steel frame and slide wear Ed Brown’s Gen4 nitrocarburized matte black finish, giving the pistol enhanced corrosion resistance without adding thickness. Chainlink-III texturing on the front strap and mainspring housing offers a secure, non-abrasive grip that stays comfortable through extended strings of fire.
The 5" hand-fitted stainless match barrel and bushing are built to deliver sub-1.5" groups at 25 yards. A flattened, 40 lpi-serrated slide top reduces glare, while square-cut rear serrations provide positive purchase for press checks. The slide-stop pin is recessed for a smooth profile.
Sights consist of a dovetailed front blade with a single tritium dot and a ledge-style rear sight with two tritium dots, enabling a bright three-dot night sight picture and one-handed racking on hard surfaces. The single-side extended thumb safety and beavertail grip safety align with traditional duty-ready 1911 controls.
The long, three-hole aluminum trigger and skeletonized combat hammer keep lock time short and trigger weight crisp. G10 textured grip panels balance traction and comfort, rounding out a thoughtfully executed fighting pistol built in the USA with an MSRP of $3,195.