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The Ed Brown 842 is a standard magazine catch drilled and tapped for the company's oversized .375 diameter release button, and it's one of the simplest ways to upgrade how your 1911 feels in your hand. The larger button gives your thumb more surface to hit, which means quicker, cleaner mag changes without breaking your firing grip. If you've ever fumbled a reload at the range or on the clock, this is the kind of small part that makes a real difference.
What sets the Ed Brown release apart is the build. The catch is machined from solid bar stock and heat treated for durability, and the button face wears deep machine cut checkering at 40 lines per inch. That checkering is the part everyone notices first, since it grips your thumb so well there's almost no chance of slipping when you mash the button under pressure. The blued finish matches the classic look of most 1911s and keeps everything looking right.
This is a drop-in design that uses your existing magazine catch spring and catch lock, so you're not buying a whole new assembly. The kit includes the oversized button and screw, and it fits all single stack 1911 government and commander style frames. Most folks have it installed in well under half an hour with basic tools. A quick honest note from real-world use: 1911s vary from maker to maker, so while many drop right in, some guns may need a touch of fitting to get the release travel dialed in exactly how you like it. That's normal for the platform and nothing to be scared of.
This release is a favorite for competition and speed shooters who want every reload to count, but it's just as at home on a range gun or a 1911 you simply want to make easier to run. If you want the matching catch spring and lock, Ed Brown's rebuild kit #814 covers those parts. For the price of a small part, it's a worthwhile bump in performance and feel.
The 842 is designed to fit all single stack 1911 frames, including government and commander style guns. It uses your existing magazine catch spring and catch lock, so it works as a direct upgrade. Keep in mind 1911s vary slightly by manufacturer, so some pistols may need minor fitting.
Ed Brown lists it as a drop-in fit, and many shooters install it in well under 30 minutes with basic tools. That said, because 1911 tolerances differ between makers, a small number of guns may need light fitting to perfect the release travel. If you're comfortable field stripping your pistol, you can usually handle it yourself.
The release includes the magazine catch along with the oversized button and screw. It reuses your existing magazine catch spring and catch lock. If yours are worn or you want fresh ones, Ed Brown's rebuild kit #814 covers those parts separately.
The bigger .375 button gives your thumb more contact area, so you can drop a mag faster without shifting your grip. The 40 lpi checkering keeps your thumb planted so it doesn't slide off under pressure. It's a popular choice for competition and speed shooting, but it makes any range 1911 easier to run.
For most users the standard oversized release works fine with common holsters and doesn't cause issues during the draw. Because it sits a bit higher than a stock button, it's worth checking the fit with your specific holster. If you want a profile engineered specifically to clear tactical holsters, Ed Brown's extended release is the alternative to look at.
| UPC | 800732842004 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 842 |
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