Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 Big Game Hunt

Published on April 17, 2020
Duration: 12:51

Hickok45 reviews the Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 in .45 ACP during a 'Big Game Hunt' on his range. He highlights the pistol's excellent trigger and traditional design, noting the absence of a full-length guide rod. The review demonstrates the 1911's performance against various steel targets, illustrating the .45 ACP's limitations on very heavy targets.

Quick Summary

The Ed Brown Special Forces 1911, chambered in .45 ACP, features a high-quality trigger and a traditional design without a full-length guide rod. While accurate, standard .45 ACP ammunition showed limitations against very heavy steel targets like a buffalo.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Ed Brown Special Forces 1911
  2. 00:55Big Game Hunt Begins: Steel Targets
  3. 02:40Sponsor: APMEX
  4. 05:05Guide Rod Discussion
  5. 06:35Engaging Large Targets
  6. 09:15Buffalo Target Challenge
  7. 11:00Final Thoughts on the 1911

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 reviewed by Hickok45?

The Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 pistol reviewed by Hickok45 is chambered in .45 ACP. This is a classic caliber for the 1911 platform, known for its stopping power.

Does the Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 have a full-length guide rod?

No, the specific Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 model featured in the video does not have a full-length guide rod. Hickok45 expresses a personal preference for this traditional design.

How did the Ed Brown Special Forces 1911 perform against heavy steel targets?

While accurate, the .45 ACP 230-grain ball ammunition struggled to knock over a heavy steel buffalo target, indicating the limitations of standard loads against very robust steel.

What are Hickok45's general thoughts on the Ed Brown Special Forces 1911?

Hickok45 praises the pistol's high-quality trigger and overall performance, appreciating the classic John Browning 1911 design and Ed Brown's execution of the Special Forces model.

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