M-1911 Models : Les Baer

Les Baer is a famous pistolsmith, whose work is quite well known in the shooting circles. He is currently producing various models, based of course on the M-1911 pistol. These models range from heavily-customized race guns for Open IPSC-style competition, to carry guns.

Monolith Pistol.

A special pistol which will appeal to those in IPSC Limited Class competition or Centerfire Bullseye. It features a long dustcover, which means that it has some more weight out in the front to tame recoil. It comes in either full-size (Government model length) or in in the new Baer size called Stinger, which is a Commander length slide on an Officer's size frame.

Swift Response Pistol.

One of my favorite pistols, but the one with the high capacity Para Ordnance Frame and fixed Novak Low-mount sights. Features include:

Calibers:.45ACP with supported chamber Options: Commanche length slide

Concept I Pistol.

Government-size model with blue frame and slide, with the following features:

Concept II Pistol.

Same as the Concept I but with Baer deluxe fixed combat sight instead of the LBC adjustable.

Concept III Pistol.

Government-size pistol with stainless steel frame and blue slide. Front strap is checkered at 30 lpi. All other features as per Concept I.

Concept IV Pistol.

Same as Concept III, but with with a Baer deluxe fixed combat rear sight replacing the LCB adjustable.

Concept V Pistol.

Same as Concept I, but totally made of stainless steel with a 30 lpi checkered front strap..

Concept V 6" Pistol.

Same as Concept V, but with a 6" slide and barrel.

Concept VI Pistol.

Same as Concept V, but with a Baer deluxe fixed combat rear sight.

Concept VI Pistol LW.

Same as Concept VI, but built on a lightweight aluminum frame and features a supported chamber NM barrel and a Bear Coat finish on the lower.

Concept VII Pistol.

Now with night sights! A Commander-size gun (or Commanche, per Baer's nomenclature) made of blue steel, with Baer deluxe fixed combat rear sight. Front strap is checkered at 30 lpi.

Concept VIII Pistol.

Now with night sights! Same as Concept VII, but in stainless steel.

Concept IX Pistol.

Same as Concept VII, but with an aluminum frame for lighter weight, a supported chamber NM barrel, a Bear Coat finish on the lower, and Baer deluxe fixed combat style sights.

Concept X Pistol.

Same as Concept IX, but with stainless steel slide.

Premier II Pistol.

A Government length pistol with the following features:

Caliber: .45 ACP; .400 COR-BON®; Winchester 9 X 23; (.357 Magnum ballistics in a semiauto). The Premier II© is also available as a dual caliber .45 ACP/.400 COR-BON® combo, with both barrels fit at the same time to guarantee easy interchangeability and equal accuracy for both calibers. Options: Stainless steel frame and slide

Premier II Pistol, 6".

This gun features all the bells and whistles of Premier II, but has a 6" barrel/slide combination.
Caliber:.45ACP, .400 COR-BON®, .38 Super "/supported chamber

Custom Carry.

A Government-length gun, with the following features:

Calibers: .45 ACP Options: Commanche size available; Lightweight aluminum frame available with Commanche only; Stainless frame available in full size or Commanche.

Ultimate Master Combat Pistol.

A full-race gun, with the following features:

Calibers:.45ACP other calibers on request

Ultimate Master Combat Compensated Pistol.

A full-race gun, with the following features:

Calibers:.45ACR other calibers on request

Ultimate Master Combat Pistol 6".

A full-race gun, with the following features:

Calibers:.45ACP;.400 COR-BON;.38 Super /supported chamber

National Match Hardball Pistol.

For DCM matches, featuring:

Calibers: .45ACP

Bullseye Wadcutter Pistol.

With the following features:

Calibers: .45ACP, other calibers on request

Thunder Ranch Special Pistol.

The new Les Baer CustomThunder Ranch 1911 is a serious, no-nonsense self-defense pistol conceived by Clint Smith, Director of Thunder Ranch, one of the premier training facilities dedicated to teaching people how to survive in a tough, unfriendly world. Clint Smith cares about good guns and he's concerned that his students are equipped with reliable, accurate guns they might one day have to trust with their lives. That's why Clint Smith approached Les Baer about developing a dependable, combat-proven 1911 with which he and his students could feel completely confident. So, Clint Smith specified the features he wanted and Les Baer built it. The result is a distinctive yet practical 1911 that's ideal for personal defense and a source of price for the owner. Features include: