Ed Brown FX2
Ed Brown Products · Pistol · In Production · 2020
Also known as: FX2 1911
Overview
The Ed Brown FX2 is a hand-built, Commander-length 1911 semi-automatic pistol designed for concealed carry and personal defense. Introduced in 2020, it was among the first production 1911s to ship with a factory-mounted Trijicon RMRcc miniature red dot sight, paired with Ed Brown's co-witnessing iron sights. It uses a bobtail steel frame with a Snakeskin-textured frontstrap and mainspring housing, G10 grips, and a single-action trigger, and is chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1049 g (37.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 197 mm (7.76") |
| Barrel Length | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Height | 133 mm (5.24") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 400 mm (15.75") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | G10 |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Thumb Safety, Grip Safety
- Features: Commander Bobtail Frame, Factory Mounted Red Dot, Co Witness Iron Sights, Snakeskin Frontstrap, Beavertail Grip Safety, Match Barrel
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Ed Brown Products
Notes
Weight is an approximation with an unloaded magazine inserted. Also offered in .45 ACP. Ships with two Ed Brown Performance magazines.
Background
Ed Brown Products is a family-owned Missouri gunmaker founded in 1988, known for premium custom 1911 pistols. The FX2 represented the company's move to integrate modern miniature reflex optics into its classic 1911 platform.