Ed Brown Kobra
The Ed Brown Kobra is the full-size Kobra 1911, built with Government-model proportions and the directional Snakeskin treatment of Ed Brown's Kobra line. Ed Brown now lists it as a Historical Model, and the current carry version is the Ed Brown Kobra Carry. Impact Guns lists Kobra pistols in blue and stainless with night sights, with 5-inch barrels, so you can compare the full-size pistol with its shorter carry successor.
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What the Ed Brown Kobra Is
The Kobra is Ed Brown's full-size 1911 with Government-model proportions. The Kobra pistols Impact Guns lists have 5-inch barrels, compared with the 4.25-inch Commander-length slide on the Kobra Carry. Its signature feature is a directional Snakeskin treatment, a texture Ed Brown uses across its Kobra line. Ed Brown hand-fits its pistols in Perry, Missouri.
Kobra Versions Impact Guns Lists
Impact Guns lists several Kobra versions. Two are 5-inch stainless pistols with night sights, one with an ambidextrous safety. Two are blue pistols with night sights, again one with an ambidextrous safety. Check each item page for the exact finish and sights. Browse current 45 ACP pistols to see what is available now.
Kobra vs Kobra Carry: What Changed
The Kobra Carry shortens the slide to a 4.25-inch Commander length and adds Ed Brown's Bobtail frame. The original Kobra keeps full Government-model length. That longer slide gives a longer sight radius and a more traditional profile. The shorter Kobra Carry is easier to conceal. Both share the Snakeskin look. Read the Ed Brown Kobra Carry guide for its configurations.
When a Historical Model Is the Right Choice
Choose the Kobra if you prefer a full-size 1911 with a 5-inch barrel for range or home use. Because Ed Brown no longer lists it as a current model, the factory may not offer the same options again. Buyers who want a pistol built for carry should look at the Kobra Carry instead. Check each item page for the exact finish and sights.
Where the Kobra Fits in Ed Brown's Lineup
Ed Brown places the Kobra with its earlier full-size 1911 models and groups the Kobra Carry in its Carry Series. Buyers who want Ed Brown's double-stack 2011 format should look at the Ed Brown Prodigy. Those comparing premium single-stack builds can also review Wilson Combat and Nighthawk Custom, or browse the full Ed Brown catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ed Brown Kobra?
It is the full-size Kobra 1911 with Government-model proportions and directional Snakeskin texturing. Ed Brown lists it as a Historical Model.
What is the difference between the Ed Brown Kobra and the Kobra Carry?
The Kobra Carry uses a 4.25-inch Commander-length slide and a Bobtail frame for carry. The Kobra uses full Government-model proportions. See the Kobra Carry page.
How long is the Ed Brown Kobra barrel?
The Kobra pistols Impact Guns lists have 5-inch barrels. The Kobra Carry uses a shorter 4.25-inch barrel.
Is the Ed Brown Kobra still made?
Ed Brown lists the Kobra as a Historical Model, so it is not part of the current lineup. The Kobra Carry is the current Kobra.
Are Ed Brown pistols worth the money?
That depends on what you value. Ed Brown hand-fits parts to its own frames and slides and finishes each pistol with details such as Snakeskin texturing. Compare these features against your budget and intended use.
Does Impact Guns carry the Ed Brown Kobra?
Yes. Impact Guns lists Ed Brown Kobra pistols. See our Ed Brown brand page for more.
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