Ed Brown 5-Inch Threaded Government Barrel, 1911 .45 ACP

The Ed Brown Government Barrel (Ed Brown part no. 925-45-SR) is a 5-inch drop-in barrel chambered in .45 ACP, built for full-size Government-model 1911 pistols and cut with muzzle threading for a compensator, thread protector, or suppressor-ready mount. Ed Brown machines its barrels to match factory 1911 dimensions, so this barrel installs as a drop-in fit without requiring custom gunsmith fitting. It is a straightforward way to add threaded-barrel versatility to a full-size 1911 without changing the pistol’s overall size or balance.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP.
• Sized for full-size Government-model 1911 pistols at 5 inches.
• Cut with muzzle threading for a compensator, thread protector, or suppressor-ready mount.
• Built as a drop-in barrel matching factory 1911 dimensions.
• Machined to Ed Brown’s tight match-grade tolerances for reliable lockup.
• Threading accepts standard 1911-pattern compensators and thread protectors.
• A drop-in fit means no additional gunsmith fitting is required.
• Suited to full-size Government slides built to standard 1911 dimensions.
• A genuine Ed Brown part, so fit and finish match the rest of the company’s 1911 component line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What 1911s does this barrel fit? Full-size Government-model 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP.

Does this barrel come threaded? Yes, it is cut for a compensator, thread protector, or suppressor-ready mount.

Buy the Ed Brown 5-Inch Threaded Government Barrel

Add threaded-barrel versatility to your full-size 1911 with a drop-in barrel built to factory dimensions. See more from Ed Brown or shop our full gun parts selection. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.