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August 4, 2011, 10:52 PM | #1 |
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Five Month Wait is Over -- New 1911
I special ordered an Ed Brown Executive Elite Centennial five months ago. It came in yesterday.
The EE Centennial is a blued, carbon steel pistol. It is based on the "standard" Executive Elite but with with special markings to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1911, jeweled barrel hood, and Tru-Ivory grips. My custom options included: 10-8 rear sight (0.140" notch), Novak gold bead front, serrated rear of slide, and flush cut barrel. I'm going to be busy this weekend with family stuff but hope to get to the range. Here are a few pics I took at the office today. They don't do justice to the gun. Lighting is not too good on this one, but it shows the color of the grips better than any of the others. The grips are really nice. They have the look and feel of real ivory. Speculation is that Tru-Ivory uses bonded ivory. Brown uses 25 LPI checkering and breaks the points. Some more pictures: Finally, the Brown family: |
August 4, 2011, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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Beautifully pistol. Simple and elegant. I likes.
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August 4, 2011, 11:55 PM | #3 |
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Really nice 1911. Congrats!
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August 5, 2011, 02:13 AM | #4 |
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You won't find craftsmanship at the Ed Brown level commonly. I've always thought Brown pistols were unusually refined. They just seem absolutely smooth and lovingly, meticulously detailed.
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August 5, 2011, 02:45 AM | #5 |
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That is very nice.
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August 5, 2011, 12:04 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the kind comments. It sounds silly talking about something being a good value at the Brown price level but I believe they are very good values. It would cost considerably more, IMO, to start with a standard Colt or SA, and bring it up to the level of fit, finish, accuracy, etc. of a Brown.
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August 5, 2011, 01:31 PM | #7 |
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Congratulations ....Brown makes very nice guns ...I trust you'll enjoy it as much as your others.../ thanks for sharing.
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August 5, 2011, 03:16 PM | #8 |
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Excellent. Try it with lots of different ammo types and let us know if it feeds them all.
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August 5, 2011, 03:34 PM | #9 |
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The ivory on black looks good. I'm also a fan of the appearance of the polished barrel.
All in all, very classy 1911. Make me want to get one. |
August 5, 2011, 04:32 PM | #10 |
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Awesome!
Can I have it?
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August 5, 2011, 04:54 PM | #11 |
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Looks sharp.
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August 5, 2011, 05:15 PM | #12 |
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Do not change a thing on that pistol. It looks perfect
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August 5, 2011, 06:47 PM | #13 |
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Awesome! The Tru-Ivory grip panels look really sweet.
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August 5, 2011, 08:19 PM | #14 |
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Beautiful! The jeweling is a really nice touch and looks great!
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August 5, 2011, 08:38 PM | #15 |
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Truly gorgeous!
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August 6, 2011, 05:29 AM | #16 |
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Looks great Jim, shoot it in the best of health.
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August 6, 2011, 06:23 AM | #17 |
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nice...
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