Perry, Missouri– February 2023– The timeless design of the 1911, paired with exquisite hand-relief engraving, the “Pair of Aces” is a set of consecutively serial-numbered guns built from stainless steel. Carefully hand fitted by our skilled craftsmen, the “Pair of Aces” is built as a true heirloom set.
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Classic 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, crafted with all the finest customizations and finished with full coverage hand relief engraving by master engraver, James White. The slide features a custom rib that naturally guides your eye to the gold bead front sight and is finished out with 50 LPI serrations on the back.
Each set includes a 5″ Government model and a 4.25″ Commander Bobtail® model. Custom cocobolo grips with a “Pair of Aces” adorns the frame, finishing off this showstopping set.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Barrel Length: Commander 4.25″ and Government 5″
- Weight: Commander Bobtail: approximately 35 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted Government: approximately 43 ounces with an unloaded magazine inserted
• 25 LPI checkering on forestrap and mainspring housing.
• Square-cut rear cocking serrations.
• Special high polish slide, with 50 LPI serrations on back of slide.
• Hand relief engraved package (includes flats of slide and frame, grip screws, and flats of thumb safety, grip safety, slide stop, mag release and one engraved magazine). The spare magazine is not engraved.
• Custom rib on top of slide (top of slide is flattened, serrated, then relieved on each side to give the appearance of a raised rib).
• Government: black adjustable rear sight with gold bead front sight. Commander: black fixed rear sight with gold bead front sight.
Cost? A cool $17K.
Company History
A lifetime of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and precision hand craftsmanship, combined with world championship combat shooting experience, were the key ingredients in the formation of Ed Brown Products, Inc. The company has evolved over 50 years from gunsmithing to parts manufacturing, to firearms manufacturing, and managed a successful transition to the second generation. Throughout this process, we have never lost sight of our passion for making the world’s finest 1911 pistol.
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. Leading-edge technology is gracefully combined with traditional, old-world craftsmanship under the direct supervision of the Brown family. Our track record now spans over 50 years of success, and our complete line of innovative 1911 parts, and 1911 handguns, represent the pinnacle of engineering, hand craftsmanship, and performance. Our goal as a family-owned and family-operated business is to sustain our competitive advantage into the future, as we remain focused on the needs of our customers, and continue to invest in new manufacturing methods and technology, to raise the bar for custom 1911 excellence.
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