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The barrel fits well but the slide won't slide in all the way, any solution for a Springfield Milspec? Expert Answer

Please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com regarding the issues you are having with the Ed Brown Products Drop-In 1911 Pistol Barrel.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, July 14, 2022
will this fit a 1st gen colt army issue 1911? would love to shoot, but dont want to ruin original barrel.

These are a universal, drop-in barrel that should be compatible with most 1911's. Minor fitting may be required.

by Brandon, Verified Owner, April 20, 2021
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One very good pistol barrel. by Wham, Verified Owner, March 31, 2024
This Ed Brown barrel is beautiful. While it didn't just drop right in, I had to file the lug area to fit my slide. This was done in about 30 minutes with the right size pillar file. The result is worth the price and effort. This barrel tightened up t...
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Installed Ed brown drop in match barrel on a Kimber target II- Group size at 25 yards 1 3/4 inch reduced from 3.0 inch. Must see online Ed brown instructing very important to review prior to installing barrel - will require some minor fitting - Barre...
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ED BROWN DROP IN MATCH BARREL by RC, March 23, 2024
ED Brown barrel as advertised, well packaged and quick delivery. The barrel dropped in with minimal adjustments of filing and sanding at the barrel lug area (to be expected). Approx 45 minutes of work and fitting. Instructions that came with the barr...
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RIA upgrade by maddog, June 7, 2021
installed easily. Original RIA barrel was accurate enough but the bore never looked clean. This was a drop in using pistols original bushing. No accuracy lose or malfunction. Now with this barrel when it is clean it shines.
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The barrel is a great improvement over original 1911 barrels but you'll be very lucky if the bushing is the correct fit. When you contact Ed Brown about the bushing they won't exchange it for the correct one, they just want you to pay more for anothe...
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Ed Brown barrel is top quality... by Generalissimo, October 22, 2025
This new Ed Brown 1911 barrel is as good as it gets...only needed some mild fitting effort. It fits great...looks great and performs great. Other well known brands that go for more money are't as good or take more effort to fit.
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Product Info for Ed Brown Products Drop-In 1911 Pistol Barrel

Barrel accuracy comes from using the highest quality materials and manufacturing methods. Ed Brown Products is committed to both. Ed Brown barrels are completely manufactured in-house by our own craftsmen, using the most modern CNC machinery and manufacturing methods available. The barrels are made from T-416 modified, gun barrel quality stainless steel bar stock, just like a benchrest rifle barrel. This is without a doubt the best and most reliable way to produce top quality barrels. No forgings are used to try to save a buck. T-416 is certified pure, there are no foreign materials, and no hard or soft spots to worry about. It is stress-relieved and heat-treated prior to final rifling and refinishing. Ed Brown barrels are precision machine cut from a 3 pound chunk bar of this top quality steel.image

Our barrels are rifled by precision broach in the original six lands and grooves, one turn in sixteen, left hand twist as originally designed by John Browning. This deep cut, broached rifling gives superior accuracy with all types of bullets, including lead. No cheap, quick pass-through button rifling is used. Our barrels are heat-treated by an aerospace certified heat treat facility, and sub zero frozen for maximum strength and stress relief. This means more accuracy and longer barrel life to the shooter. We have also cut the dimensions to max tolerance on the outside of the barrel. This means less fitting work for you, and more accuracy. Gunsmiths and hobbyists love our precise, pre-fit dimensions on our drop-in models. This gets you on the range quicker enjoying the accuracy improvement your new barrel provides. All this extra trouble and expense ensures you the finest, most accurate barrel possible. These barrels are quite simply the best on the market.

The Bushing, Link, and Link Pin are included with all barrels. All barrels are cut to drop-in tolerances, and include a drop-in bushing. Some barrels are interchangeable in the same slide/gun. A 45 slide/pistol will accept the 45 barrel and the 400 Cor-Bon barrel. A 38 slide/pistol will accept the 38 Super, 9mm, and 923. In some cases a different magazine or recoil spring may be required when changing calibers. Adjustable sights are recommended if you plan to swap calibers as the point of impact may change.

Specifications for Ed Brown Products Drop-In 1911 Pistol Barrel:

Manufacturer: Ed Brown Products
Color: Stainless Steel
Fabric/Material: T-416 Stainless Steel
Gun Make: Ed Brown
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-16
Condition: New

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  • Ed Brown Products Drop-In 1911 Pistol Barrel

Ed Brown Products Drop-In 1911 Pistol Barrel Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Government, .45 ACP, 5 inch, Drop-In, 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 925-45 , MPN: 925-45 , UPC: 800732925059 , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-925-45
  • Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Commander, 9mm, 4.25 inch, Drop-In, 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 9243-9MM , MPN: 9243-9MM , UPC: 800732924908 , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-9243-9MM
  • Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Commander, .45 ACP, 4.25 inch, Drop-In, 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 9243-45 , MPN: 9243-45 , UPC: 800732924014 , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-9243-45
  • Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Government, 9mm, 5 inch, Drop-In , 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 925-9MM , MPN: 925-9MM , UPC: 800732925905 , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-925-9MM

Ed Brown Products Drop-In 1911 Pistol Barrel Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • DEMO, Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Government, .45 ACP, 5 inch, Drop-In, 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 925-45 , MPN: 925-45-DEMO , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-925-45-DEMO
  • Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Government, .38 Super, 5 inch, Drop-In, 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 925-38 , MPN: 925-38 , UPC: 800732925387 , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-925-38
  • Ed Brown Products Pistol Barrel, 1911, Commander, .38 Super, 4.25 inch, Drop-In, 1/16 Twist, Stainless Steel, 9243-38 , MPN: 9243-38 , UPC: 800732924380 , Code: 3AG-BPI-EBPB-9243-38
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