Description
Ed Brown has spent over half a century dialing in the 1911, and this barstock hammer is a great example of what that experience buys you. It's completely machined from solid stainless barstock, not cast or MIM, and it carries a lifetime guarantee against breakage. If you're rebuilding a trigger group or just want a part that looks and feels a cut above factory, this one earns its spot.
What Sets the 897 Barstock Hammer Apart
The hammer hooks come precisely machined at .020 to .022 inches, cut square with sharp corners so all that's left is a light final stoning to get a clean, crisp break. The lowered strut pin hole trims full-cock spring pressure, and the sides are narrowed to cut drag against the slide. The Commander-style spur is finely serrated for a positive grip when you cock it by hand, and a chamfer runs all the way around the outside edges and inside the hole for a refined look and no sharp corners against your hand.
Fitting the Ed Brown Stainless Hammer
This is a semi-finished part built for a gunsmith or an experienced hobbyist. The hooks arrive at spec and ready for that final stone, which means you control the last bit of the trigger feel rather than dropping in a guess. It's heat treated to Rockwell C 52-54, so it holds its geometry over the long haul. Ed Brown recommends pairing it with their #874 Perfection Sear for the best pull with the least hand labor.
Fitment and Finish
Built for the 1911 platform, the 897 works across Government, Commander, and Officers frames. The 420 stainless finish blends nicely on brushed or polished builds and stands up well to handling and holster wear. It's made in the USA and machined on the same equipment behind Ed Brown's reputation for accuracy and quality.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ed Brown
- Manufacturer Part Number: 897
- UPC: 800732897004
- Model Fitment: 1911 Government, Commander, Officers
- Material: 420 Stainless Steel
- Finish: Stainless
- Construction: Fully Machined From Barstock
- Hardness: Rockwell C 52-54
- Hook Height: .020" – .022"
- Spur Style: Commander, Serrated
- Recommended Sear: Ed Brown #874 Perfection Sear
- Installation: Gunsmith Fitting Recommended
- Warranty: Lifetime Against Breakage
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- Ed Brown 897 SS Barstock Hammer (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ed Brown 897 hammer drop right in, or does it need fitting?
It's a semi-finished part, so plan on some fitting rather than a true drop-in. The hooks come machined to .020-.022 inches and ready for a light final stoning to set your trigger break. A gunsmith or experienced 1911 hobbyist will get the best results dialing it in.
What 1911 models does this barstock hammer fit?
It's designed for the 1911 platform and works across Government, Commander, and Officers frames. As with any aftermarket trigger component, a proper fitting to your specific pistol is the way to guarantee smooth function.
What sear should I pair with the Ed Brown stainless hammer?
Ed Brown recommends their #874 Perfection Sear as the ideal match. Running the hammer and sear together gives you the cleanest pull with the least hand labor, since both parts are machined to complement each other.
Is the 897 hammer solid stainless or coated?
It's machined entirely from solid 420 stainless barstock, not plated or coated. That construction is heat treated to Rockwell C 52-54 and carries a lifetime guarantee against breakage.




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