Ed Brown Announces Multi-caliber Kobra Carry 1911

Ed Brown is well-known in the world of 1911 handguns, and the Kobra Carry model has long been a staple in their lineup. For the 25th anniversary of the Kobra Carry, Ed Brown is releasing a dual-caliber kit. Let’s take a look at the features.

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While the Kobra Carry is not new, the dual caliber model is. One slide has a 4.25-inch barrel chambered in .45 ACP with iron sights, and the other is a 9mm 4-inch with Vortex Venom red dot. Aside from the multicaliber slide setups, the remaining features are in line with other Kobra Carry pistols. Both slides attach to a Bobtail-style single-stack frame.

The total price for the Kobra Carry dual caliber is $4,695. Potential purchasers can pay in full or can make a $500 deposit.

From the manufacturer:

"Coming up on the 25th Anniversary of the Kobra Carry, it’s now available as a dual caliber. The 45 ACP upper is equipped with fixed sights and the 9mm is a complete EVO upper with red dot sight. This setup offers perfect flexibility for carry and range time.

Our Dual Caliber Kobra Carry, is the latest example of a long line of Ed Brown innovations” said Dave Biggers, Ed Browns Director of Sales & Marketing.

The Kobra Carry comes standard with the following features:

• 4.25” Commander model slide
• Single stack Commander Bobtail® frame
• Snakeskin treatment on the forestrap, Bobtail® housing & slide
• Fixed black rear sight, orange HDXR Front Sight
• Recessed slide stop
• Flush barrel
• Recessed crown
• Black G4 coating

In addition, the 9mm Upper features the following:

• Thinned 4" slide
• Vortex Venom Red Dot Sight 6 MOA
• Special front & rear serrations
• 9mm bull barrel with flush fit and recessed crown
• Flat wire recoil system

Find out more at www.edbrown.com