Extended mag release.
Minor fitting required. Great quality. Looks good. Works good.
Would you recommend this?
Yes, I would recommend to a friend
TruFit
Dropped in like a glove. No Fitting, No Finishing.
Perfectly precise fitment to frame
I have used two of these now. One on a SAM Elite 1911 and one on a RIA 1911A1 Compact. Both drop straight into the frame, very snug, but also protrude from the frame on the right side when installed. I used a proper good flat file to remove the excess protrusion and fit them flush to the frame. The finish when filed is a clean machined look.
extended mag catch
This fit right into my Colt Wiley Clapp Gov't model. I had all my fitting tools handy as I have read that a lot of these extended mag catches have to be fitted. I was a little disappointed that I did not have to do any fitting(not really). My Colt and Wilson mags go in smooth, lock in great and drop free with no problem. Highly recommend.
Been using 1911's since 1966
I have always preferred the mildly extended Mag release because I have a large hand and short chubby fingers. I have been using the Ed Brown version since Ed first offered it. Rock solid, works, and I specify it in all my custom builds. I am down to only 21 1911's right now. Every one of them have the Ed Brown Mag release. I have a Springfield Professional. When I got it I immediately finished it with an Ed Brown extended Magazine release. A long with a few other parts, of my preference. I have been shooting for 56 years and carrying for business since 1966. I am very particular about how I like my 1911's set up, and which parts I prefer.
great part
Fit very well, no rough edges, not too extended.
Excellent quality part
These are my favorite mag catch to work with. So far they have been completely "drop in" with no fitting issues. Internal locks surfaces are also nicely done so the mag catch works very smoothly. I can easily recommend this part.
Great drop in part
Looks very similar to stock Colt part, and dropped right in to my Government Model. Similar to the original magazine release on this pistol, mags would not go in smoothly at first. I had to put some grease on the catch and insert/remove the stock magazine about 50 times to "break in" the catch. It drops mags easily.
1911 mag release
Not a drop in fit for Rock Island Armory 1911 FS. Had to file both right and left sides. Then had to file shelf area as it wouldn't let mag in w/o slamming very hard. Not I have to refinish. 4 hrs in already.
Nice finish, not so much function.
Love the checkering and the finish on this part. However, as others have pointed out the button can be pushed too far pinning the mag by the release. Not super smooth compared to others I've tried. Mine will require quite a bit of fitting. The mag only inserts half way before getting caught by the mag catch. Partially pushing the mag release will allow the mag to be fully inserted or slamming the mag hard. Some fitting should fix this. I have a Wilson extended as well and it's much smoother, but still requires some fitting to allow the mag to be smoothly inserted. The Wilson wins this one. Function over looks. If the over travel on the EB was eliminated I would probably put in the time to properly fit it.
