The Ed Brown Kobra Carry pistol in .45 ACP with a matte stainless finish (brand part no. KC18SS) is a smaller 1911 built for shooters who insist on complete reliability without stepping down to a shorter slide’s typical compromises. Ed Brown reduces the slide to 4.25 inches, the minimum length possible without significantly impairing the reliability of a full 5-inch slide, and the innovative Bobtail housing reduces the projecting butt of the mainspring housing for a lower carry print without sacrificing frame size or magazine capacity. The directional Snakeskin treatment on the forestrap, Bobtail housing, and slide is smooth sliding one direction and bites in for a secure grip the other, and custom features include a recessed slide stop, a flush barrel with a recessed crown, and a heavy chamfer. A red fiber optic front sight pairs with a fixed black rear sight for fast target acquisition. Among carry-focused semi-auto handguns, this Kobra Carry configuration favors concealed-carry 1911 shooters.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP.
• Capacity is 7 rounds.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches, the minimum length without significant reliability loss.
• The finish is matte stainless, over Ed Brown’s Bobtail frame design.
• The grip uses directional Snakeskin texturing on the forestrap and Bobtail housing.
• The sights combine a red fiber optic front with a fixed black rear.
• The unloaded weight is 35 ounces.
• The slide is serrated.
• The pistol ships with 2 magazines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Snakeskin texturing do? It’s smooth sliding your hand up but bites in for a secure grip the other direction, where you need it most.

Does the Bobtail frame reduce magazine capacity? No, it reduces the mainspring housing’s print for carry without sacrificing full-size frame capacity.

Buy the Ed Brown Kobra Carry Pistol, Stainless

A minimized carry slide without sacrificed reliability is exactly what this Kobra Carry delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.