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Ed Brown Products, Inc.

P.O. Box 492, Perry, MO 63462 - (573)-565-3261 - FAX (573)565-2791

Internet Address: www.edbrown.com

email: edbrown@edbrown.com

Ed Brown 1911 Owner’s Manual

WARNING: YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM!

This firearm is a dangerous weapon, and it is potentially LETHAL. Improper or careless handling could cause an

accidental discharge, leading to injury, death or property damage.

Introduction

This manual contains important information on safety, handling, lubrication, slip-fit fixed sights, recommended ammunition, and

maintenance of your Ed Brown firearm. This is a custom made firearm intended for experienced users. Your safety, as well as the

safety of others depends on your constant use of safe firearm handling practices. Seek further assistance if you are unfamiliar with

firearms, or unsure of your ability to handle this firearm safely in any way. Safe handling courses are run by local gun clubs, approved

NRA instructors and similar qualified organizations.

Disclaimer of Liability

Ed Brown Products, Inc. will not be responsible for injury, death, or property damage resulting from either intentional or unintentional

discharge of this firearm. Ed Brown Products, Inc. will not be responsible for this firearm’s function when used for purposes or

subjected to treatment for which it was not designed. Ed Brown Products, Inc. will not honor claims involving this firearm which

result from careless or improper handling, unapproved alteration or parts replacement, corrosion, neglect, the use of incorrect caliber

ammunition, the use of ammunition other than an original high grade commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, or

any combination thereof. Ed Brown Products, Inc. will not acknowledge claims involving this firearm for any reason or cause when

such claims are made by the second or subsequent owner, or any other person or organization.

Before this firearm left Ed Brown Products, Inc; it was carefully inspected, tested and packaged. Ed Brown Products, Inc. cannot be

responsible for product handling after it leaves the factory, therefore, please examine the firearm carefully at the time of purchase to

insure that it is unloaded and undamaged. This is your responsibility. The dealer can assist you in making this examination and

answer any further questions you may have. If you have specific questions concerning the state of the firearm when it left the factory,

call Ed Brown Products, Inc. immediately.

Keep this instruction manual with your firearm at all times. It should be transferred with the firearm upon change of ownership.

We hope you enjoy your Ed Brown firearm, safely. Read this manual and follow the instructions for your safety and the safety of

others.

Safe Handling Procedures

1. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

2. Handle every firearm as if it were loaded.

3. Always check to be certain the firearm is unloaded - never take anyone’s word for it.

4. Always keep and carry your firearm empty, with the hammer forward, except when you are ready to shoot.

5. Do not place the hammer or allow the hammer to remain in the half-cock notch. This is not a safe carrying position and any effort

to engage the hammer in the half-cock notch may result in the hammer perching on the lip of the half-cock notch. This is extremely

dangerous. If the hammer is in this position it could fall forward and discharge the pistol, thereby risking injury, death or property

damage.

6. Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before, or during, any shooting activity. Your vision and judgement may be

seriously impaired, making your firearm handling unsafe. If you are taking medication, seek a doctor’s advice to assure that you are fit

to shoot and handle firearms safely.

7. Before beginning target practice, make sure your backstop is acceptable to stop and contain bullets. This is to ensure that you do not

hit anything outside the shooting area.

8. To reduce the chances of an accident, place a knowledgeable and responsible person in charge to maintain safety control when a

group is firing on a range. Always obey his or her commands.

9. Always wear and encourage others to wear ear protection when shooting, particularly on a range. Long-term, permanent hearing

loss could be the result without hearing protection.

10. Always wear and encourage others to wear protective shooting glasses for the eyes.

11. Always make sure your firearm is clean. The barrel bore, chamber and action should be clean and free from obstructions. Clean a

fouled pistol immediately so that it will function correctly and safely.

12. Use only clean, dry, original, high grade commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition, appropriate to the caliber of

your firearm.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Ed Brown Products, Inc. P.O. Box 492, Perry, MO 63462 - (573)-565-3261 - FAX (573)565-2791 Internet Address: www.edbrown.com email: edbrown@edbrown.com Ed Brown 1911 Owner’s Manual WARNING: YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM! This firearm is a dangerous weapon, and it is potentially LETHAL. Improper or careless handling could cause an accidental discharge, leading to injury, death or property damage.
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13. Always carry your firearm open and empty while on a range until preparing to fire. Keep it pointed toward the backstop when loading, firing and unloading to eliminate the risk of injury, death or property damage. 14. Always keep yourself and others clear of the ejection port. Injuries can occur because spent cartridges are ejected with significant force, and they are hot. The ejection port must be unobstructed to insure safe ejection of live rounds.
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lock safety applied, the upper part of the slide lock safety engages the slide lock notch to prevent rearward movement of the slide, while an internal cam surface engages the sear to prevent the hammer from moving forward when the trigger is squeezed. This safety device can only be applied when the slide is fully forward and the hammer is in a fully cocked position. To apply the slide lock safety, point the pistol in a safe direction.
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ejection port. Place your hand under the magazine to prevent it from falling and press the magazine catch to release and eject the magazine. If the slide is fully rearward, the next steps do not apply. With the thumb of your right hand, press the slide lock safety down out of engagement with the slide. Using the serrated finger grips, pull slide sharply rearward to extract and eject a round from the chamber. If the magazine is empty after firing, the slide would already be held to the rear.
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over-tighten, as the small screw can be easily stripped by overtightening. The Loctite will hold the sight; it does not depend on the torque of the screw. You now have a custom 1911 sighted in perfectly for you. No special tools, no headache, and no damage to your slide or sights. That’s it, the Ed Brown “slip-fit” sight system! Handling Never slam the slide shut without a round being fed from the magazine.