I've been drooling over an Ed Brown Classic Custom. Where is the best place to purchase one and how would you recommend setting one up (options).
Cowboy
I would buy from Jerry Hammond. He is an internet dealer only, out of Virginia. I have met him a few times, and bought two Ed Browns from him and a Les Baer. Price was much better than any place else, he was very true to his word. I will be ordering a Wilson combat from him some time this year.
Talk to Jerry about options. He pretty much told me first time it is all personal preference. He then went through each option and pointed out pros and cons of each. I know one option that was a must have was my last name engraved in the barrel bushing on my browns. I also really like the gold bead front sight. I run a mag well extender on both mine too as it makes it quicker to change mags.
You can not go wrong with any Ed Brown, I just love them. After I get a Wilson, I will in 15 or so be getting a Kobra Carry or Executive Carry brown.
Jerry Hammonds web site
http://hammondgunandtackle.com/Get his number from there and call him, well worth your time. Have time to talk. Tell him I sent you, Dave in east TN, he will know me.