The Ed Brown Kobra Carry G4 pistol in .45 ACP with a black Gen4 Snakeskin finish (brand part no. KC18G4) is Ed Brown’s compact 1911 for shooters who prefer a smaller frame while insisting on complete reliability. 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 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 serrated carbon steel slide is smooth sliding one direction and bites in for a secure grip the other, and a laminate wood grip and beavertail complete the package. A red fiber optic front sight pairs with a fixed rear sight for fast target acquisition. Among Gen4 semi-auto handguns, this Kobra Carry G4 configuration favors concealed-carry shooters who want a black finish with a wood grip.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP.
• Capacity is 7+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 4.25 inches, with a stainless recessed crown barrel.
• The finish is black Gen4 Snakeskin, over a serrated carbon steel slide and frame.
• The grip is laminate wood, paired with a beavertail for a secure hold.
• The sights combine a fiber optic front with a fixed rear.
• The frame uses a Bobtail housing for a lower carry profile.
• The safety combines a grip safety and thumb safety.
• The trigger breaks at a crisp average of 4.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grip material does this pistol use? A laminate wood grip paired with a beavertail housing.

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 G4 Pistol, Black

A compact carry 1911 with a distinctive black Snakeskin finish and wood grip is exactly what this Kobra Carry G4 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.