Ed Brown Executive Commander
Ed Brown Products · Pistol · In Production · 2018
Also known as: Ed Brown EC18SS45
Overview
The Ed Brown Executive Commander is a semi-automatic, single-action 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Introduced in 2018, it pairs a full-size single-stack Government frame with a shortened Commander-length 4.25-inch slide and barrel, blending full-grip control with reduced slide mass for carry. Built entirely from stainless steel, it features 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, a French border, ball endmill cuts, a flattened and serrated slide top, a plain black rear sight, and a gold-bead front sight.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1077 g (38.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Sight Radius | 159 mm (6.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Half Cock Notch
- Features: Beavertail Grip Safety, Skeletonized Trigger, Gold Bead Front Sight, Front Strap Checkering, Match Grade Barrel, Commander Length Slide, Full Size Frame
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Semi-custom production pistol built to order at the Ed Brown Products facility in Perry, Missouri
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Ed Brown Products
Notes
Also offered in 9mm by special request. Ed Brown provides more than 100 factory customization options for the Executive Commander. Ships with a pistol bag, two performance magazines with base pads, lubricant, manual, bushing wrench, grip screw wrench, and cable lock.
Background
Ed Brown Products began in 1988 as a maker of 1911 components before growing into a builder of complete semi-custom 1911 pistols. The Executive line represents the company's premium carry and duty offerings, with the Executive Commander adding a Commander-length slide on the full-size frame.