Brief Story About Les Baer.
Les Baer . was previously located in Hillsdale, Illinois, but moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws.
This company, along with Smith & Wesson is currently the only pistol manufacturer who has authorization to use and display Clint Smith’s Thunder Ranch logo, and currently offers a line of pistols and rifles that use the name. When asked for the reason that Les Baer would be given the authorization to use the Thunder Ranch logo, Clint Smith cited the outstanding accuracy and reliability of Baer’s guns.
All Les Baer pistols come with a guarantee of at least 3″ accuracy at 50 yards, and many models are available at extra cost ($295.00) with a guarantee of 1.5″ at the same distance. All rifles are guaranteed to shoot .5 MOA groups, except for the recently introduced Patrolman’s Carbine, which is guaranteed to shoot sub-MOA.
Les Baer recommends using the following ammunition in their pistols: Federal Premium Hydra-Shok, Federal American Eagle “ball”, and Remington Golden Saber. Les Baer advises against using Winchester “White Box”, aluminum-cased ammo, or Russian ammo in their pistols.
Les Baer is the leader in the production of superior 1911 custom pistols known for their legendary reliability and unmatched accuracy, so our gunsmiths must all be capable of achieving the very highest standards.
The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) or .45 Auto (11.43×23mm) is a rimless straight-walled handgun cartridge designed by John Moses Browning in 1904, for use in his prototype Colt semi-automatic pistol. After successful military trials, it was adopted as the standard chambering for Colt’s M1911 pistol. The round was developed due to a lack of stopping power experienced in the Moro
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LES BAER CUSTOM 1911 COMPONENTS & PARTS
A Message From Les Baer Sr.
Dear Customer:
In so many ways, 2020 and 2021 have been a trial for all of us. Challenges to our health and welfare, our freedoms, our way of life, and the way we do business. None of us has escaped unscathed. All the more reason to move into the future with partners who have continued to demonstrate their devotion to time-honored business practices like customer loyalty, innovation, unmatched skill sets, and product performance that continues to set standards of excellence year in and year out.
For more than a quarter century, Les Baer Custom has been providing discriminating shooters with the finest custom 1911 handguns available anywhere on the planet. Of course, it’s easy to make that claim, but we are quite confident that we can back it up. By combining state-of-the-art, precision-engineered custom parts with old-world craftsmanship and unmatched attention to detail, we produce masterpieces of the gun maker’s art. Every single pistol that leaves our shop is a reflection of our commitment to providing each new owner with a heritage-quality firearm that will shoot reliably and accurately every single time, without fail. Proof of that commitment to unequaled performance is the respect Les Baer pistols have earned among law enforcement officers, military special forces teams, professional competitors, and knowledgeable civilians who understand the importance of reliable firearms performance.
In 2022, Les Baer Custom continues to lead the way in the design and development of the finest 1911-style handguns in the world, breathtaking in both their appearance and performance:
• The tried and true Les Baer Custom Premier I© pistol is still the king of 1911 pistols. And, with all its’ variations, it’s still not only the flagship of our 1911 line, it also continues to be the worldwide standard of excellence against which all 1911 pistols are judged. See pages 2 through 6 of this catalog for a look at all the Premier IIc models available from Les Baer Custom.
• Although traditional .45 ACP is still the most popular chambering for 1911 pistols, our decision to broaden our offering of several optional calibers in some of our high-demand models has been extremely well received. Check all the models in this catalog to review those available in optional 9mm, .38 Super, and 10mm.
• Our preeminence as superior custom 1911 builders have also led to the development of several special edition pistols in cooperation with such illustrious entities as American Handgunner Magazine, Gunsite Academy, Shooting USA, and the Kenai Special, a tribute to the State of Alaska.
Enjoy our 2022 catalog and our innovative products. Good shooting!
Thank you for your business,
Les Baer Sr.
Member American Handgunner 100 Club
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