The Ed Brown Commander Installation Jig (brand part no. 953) is a precision fitting jig sized specifically for Commander-length 1911 frames, guiding grip safety and related fitting work where the shorter Commander geometry differs from the full-size Government model. Ed Brown built this jig as a Commander-specific version of their fitting fixtures, since applying a Government-model jig to a Commander frame risks an inaccurate contour. Getting the fit right on a shorter frame is just as important as on a full-size gun, with even less material to work with if a mistake needs correcting. Stock it with the rest of our gunsmithing tools and gunsmith supplies for Commander-frame 1911 builds.

Key Specifications

• Commander Frame Fitment Sized specifically for Commander-length 1911 geometry rather than full-size Government frames.
• Installation Jig Function Guides precise fitting work with a repeatable reference rather than freehand filing.
• Fixture Jig Format A reusable fitting reference rather than a one-time consumable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a Commander frame need its own jig instead of a Government-model one? The Commander’s shorter grip frame geometry differs enough from the full-size Government model that using the wrong jig risks an inaccurate contour.

What parts is this jig typically used to fit? Grip safety and related beavertail-style fitting work on a Commander-length 1911 frame.

Buy the Ed Brown Commander Installation Jig

A Commander-length frame deserves a jig built to its own dimensions, not a Government-model substitute. Order this jig from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your bench.