Ed Brown Announces Multi-caliber Kobra Carry 1911
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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
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you can buy two solid built dedicated 45 and 9mm guns for 5k! Not seeing the upside on this one