Les Baer "Ultimate Tactical Carry" Unboxing

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Hey Ol1911, Just watched this video again! I’ve watched it multiple times over the past few years... 😁 Anyway, I’m proud to say that I now own a Les Baer UTC, it’s fantastic! Super tight and everything is extremely well fit on the pistol. It’ll likely be my last new fully custom ordered Baer I order till Les Baer comes out with a new model I’m interested in owning. In other news, my first Wilson 1911 should be built and ready to be paid for any day, I ordered it back in July... I’m really looking forward to it! I hope you’ve been well and stay safe Sir! - Young Beretta

[@TheOl1911]

Hey there! Long time no talk. I'm sorry but I've been absent on YT for the most part of 2020 but still kickin' around with uploads. So my apologies for the late response. That is awesome you got a UTC!!!! enjoy it! I need to catch up on all your vids. I admit I haven't been around watching much but I want to. I think you will enjoy the Wilson maybe a little more than the UTC. But we shall see! I hear ya on waiting for things. All good things come to those who wait! so it will be so worth it when it finally arrives! I know a few guys that have been waiting on some HK clones for more than 6 months with still no word if they are going to be built, etc... 2020 has been a rough year and unfortunately with all that is happening I think its going to be an uphill battle with the gun rights, etc... but anyway please keep in touch and we'll talk soon!

[@andreibonteanu3655]

Just if you were curious, tighter tolerances lead to much higher accuracy. They also can cause failure to feed and failure to go into battery if you use poor quality magazines.

[@ms.annthrope415]

If you can afford a $2,300 Baer, you can afford using Wilson Combat mags.

[@cwilliams2796]

A plain looking 1911 is still a work of art in my opinion and that should be a flawless shooter out of the box!! I've done the polishing on my 1911 and one day I'll buy a custom.

[@opmike343]

The "hard fit" refers to the lockup of the barrel, slide, and bushing. The slide SHOULD slide quite smoothly if you were to just move it along the rails without the barrel inserted.

[@compulsor5853]

These are incredible. I made the flight to quality away from quantity, and sold/ traded my way into two incredible Les Baer instruments. The Premier II w/ 1/2 MOA guaranty, and the INCREDIBLE Monolith: they are terribly addictive! Hand one to anyone with even a casual knowledge of 1911s and they're struck by the indisputable quality and superlative craftsmanship. I'd sell 10 "lesser' guns (pun intended) before I'd let go of one Les Baer. Creating a single ragged hole where the bullseye used to be with boring regularity is just one of the pleasures of ownership. Great video.

[@jamescarter5350]

Just bought a Nighthawk on Tuesday, I’m currently looking for a Les Baer... why not keep it going

[@ACMAGNUM1]

Congrats my friend, that is a beautiful no nonsense Baer. The fit and finish looks fantastic, the checkering on the front strap and main spring housing is impeccable. That 1911 just screams quality, breaking that baby in is going to be so much fun. You might get a couple hang ups during the break in period, but don't worry that's only because of how nice and tight it's fitted. After the first 500 rounds pure reliability, incredibly accurate. Can't wait for follow up and range videos. Good luck with it my friend, she's a beauty.

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

That is a classy piece of hardware right there.

[@CWB1863]

Now that's a solid looking 1911.Nothing like unboxing a new firearm, congrats!

[@jackhammer4656]

Beautiful weapon that you will be able to pass down to your kids if you have them. One of the key features of a Les Baer that I didn't hear you mention that brings up the price and desirability of the gun is the lack of molded metal parts even on the internals. Congrats on your treasure!

[@jonsmith3574]

Jack Hammer I bought a rock Island GI model. The front sight broke off first shot. MIM (metal injected parts) are junk. It was only $400. It's gone now

[@theshapeexists]

love the chip Mccormick pmags. they have been the best in my 1911s out of all the brands I tried so far

[@kanaloa38]

I bought this gun last year. It comes with 3 mags as a pro. The con is that it came with 3 mags I can't trust. My first LB I got 3 years ago had no problems with stock mags. Too bad I sold that one. This one has problems. The gun has been flawless with Chip Mc mags. I love the old school look and feel of these basic LB 1911s. It is very accurate as well. Congrats on the pistol.

[@livebyreason]

One really cool thing about Bear you will notice during take down... The barrel snaps into and out of place within the slide. They also dimple cut the slide stop / release to prevent premature slide lock. Have fun with that bushing, btw...

[@TheOl1911]

livebyreason thanks for the insight. Not really looking forward to breaking this one down, LOL

[@TakeDeadAim]

I own a variety of 45's from my trusty combat Colt to my Colt Gold Cup to my Les Baer which I've had for about 20 years. I've put probably around 10k rounds through it and it's still a tack driver.

[@tracychan1397]

Excellent choice! Love my Les Baer (SRP). They are incredibly tight though and was informed by my salesman that not to contact Les Baer until 500 rounds were fired through it. I didn't have any problems with it during the break in period. But it does have a stiff thumb safety (hard to put into safe, but works fine taking it off). Here's a tip with the bushing; before you turn the bushing have the barrel out of battery. It still will be hard to turn, but not as hard.

[@TheOl1911]

Tracy Chan thanks for the tips!!! Stay tuned on the range reflection.

[@ms.annthrope415]

When you're sitting at home watching TV, push the safety on and off, using a rag to view it if it is giving you a blister. Just work it back and forth and by the end if thr night it will smooth in. Some thing woth thr bushing. Take the slide off and remove thr barrel. Then use the bushing and twist it back and forth while watching TV. By thr end of thr night, it will smooth in. It will still be tighter than any 1911 you've owned but it will have worn in.

[@michaelmcduff2263]

That safety is the LBC Single Combat Safety which is his widest and his standard width. It's too wide for me as my thumb does not ride the safety when shooting. It also digs into my holster or side it is so wide. Left side lever is 0.450” O.A.W. off the frame. The LBC Tactical Safety is an improvement and great. Slightly thinner for comfortable carry but still wide enough to thumb ride if you choose. The Left side lever is 0.357” O.A.W. off the frame.

[@kawancraigstewart]

les recommends you run it to break it in with the oil it's covered in. it helps with the tight build. I have 2 baers. people have problems after they quote clean them and personal lube them

[@TommyRibs]

Les Baer makes a damn good 1911, and they have excellent Customer Service. The Baer 1911s are all business and in a way, are what a super high end Colt would be. Not a lot f frills, but it has it where it should have it.

[@daspiper8941]

I use Wilson 47D Mags and Tripps Cobra Mags. The Kimber KimPro Tac-Mags are very good as well. I easily recommend all three.

[@peternorthrup6274]

My colt government came out of the box the same way. It was so tight i thought there was something wrong with it. 1200 rounds later. Its still perfect.

[@dheard47]

Never ever had a failure to feed problem with a Les Baer magazine.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

This plus magwell minus FCS is perfection to me personally! ❤

[@SolarEmp1re]

I love the McCormick mags myself they are what I carry when I carry my 1911, I own 4-8 rounders and 3-10 rounders and they have all been flawless

[@TheOl1911]

Solar_Empire good to hear the 10rd mags work well! The guys at the range that use 10rd mags all seem to have issues with them in various 1911s. There was one guy at the range that told me he had issues with his Power Mags and won't use them anymore? Something about the slide no longer would lock back on an empty mag. Who knows...

[@SolarEmp1re]

***** I know there are two variations of the 10 rounders, The older ones say Power 10 on the extended base and they have the shooting star followers. The newer ones with CMC new patent pending followers have Power 10 + on the extended base. I have the shooting star followers and my Kimber Custom II and Ruger SR1911 love them but like you said who knows….

[@vincehollaway]

Nice purchase. Enjoy and stay safe.

[@BHPfan26]

Nice piece, I think the UTC is a real popular seller for Baer. While the factory grips are a nice quality, I didn't find the checkering deep enough to get good traction. I swapped them out for a set of Ed Brown thin grips on my UTC.

[@Actuary1776]

I bought a UTC, racked the slide 1,000 times watching TV, and it’s fine. I can almost get the barrel bushing off by hand. It’s tight but people exaggerate the “hard fit” angle.

[@ghost2690]

Love these old videos!

[@daspiper8941]

~I grew up loving the 1911 handgun. The looks attracted me as an 8 year old and shooting one for the first time made me a big Fan of the 1911. ~I also prefer Wilson Combat and Cobra Magazines. I've not had much luck with McCormick Magazines for some reason. ~My trigger pull preference is 4 pounds.

[@maxmccain8950]

You mentioned the oil on the gun when you got it. I’ve seen videos of Les’s shop and the guns are indeed covered in oil. No rusting before you get it for sure.

[@Aleks9x19]

Awesome pick up! For a 1911 would you go for a frame made of Carbon steel or Stainless still?

[@TheOl1911]

Alex9x19 I guess I'm not too picky but Carbon would be nice. I have a Colt in mind as a next 1911...

[@MidwayShooter]

Great looking 1911 pistol. I will be looking forward to the range report. Good luck with it.

[@TheOl1911]

***** thanks my friend! stay tuned!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Love the comment about them naming it a "Tactical Carry". If thats a carry (CCW) piece then a Ma Deuce must be a hip holster gun. LOL Beauty of a 1911 and I agree about the box too. I got tired of storing all the plastic cases. I also agree with Chip McCormick magazines. My Sig 1911 loves them. I'm trying to sell my Sig as part of my collection reduction and if it goes I'm looking at a Dan Wesson CBOB to carry... yes carry. LOL I never had any issues with the Sig 1911I'm reducing my collection and looking for a carry 1911 that I can also have fun at the range with. Then I'll check into a Ma Deuce as a BUG. ;)

[@dcselwitz]

LB...congratulations! Beautiful 1911 representation...enjoy!

[@TheOl1911]

dcselwitz thanks man!

[@35262eric]

Very nice quality gun !!!! Good luck can't wait to hear how it does at the range !!!

[@TheOl1911]

35262eric thanks stay tuned as I'm wondering as well! LOL

[@amacro11]

Good score! I'm sure it's a fine shooter I tend to agree with you regarding the length of barrel and my next 1911 will be a government model Al

[@TheOl1911]

amacro11 nothing beats the good ol Gov't size 1911!!

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

***** Well I picked up my utc today. Number lb413xy today. Couple things I noticed were the les baer frame seems slightly dimensionally different than my other 1911s. The frame grip in length front to back seems to be larger than my kimbers, colts, dan wessons etc. Even with the slim grips it seems larger in front to back length/width. I think you will notice the same between your rail gun and your utc. Also the rear of thr slide is cut or machined at a slightly more vertical angle. Looking at my other 1911s from the side the rear of the slide curves or arches forward towards the muzzle end. The les baer does so but at a less of an angle. It is more vertical. Only my ithaca novak model is cut similarly. Did yours come with an owners manual? Mine only came with a disassembly manual, certificate, product catalaog/brochure, registration card, patch and retail price guide. Glad yours is running well. I am unsure how mine will be.

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

***** also did your bushing wrench say j and j products on it?

[@davidgoldberg]

Thanks for showing us your LB. That model, with a naked slide, is on my short list. I prefer a nitro-carburized finish, that's what's holding up my purchase. May go for a DW Valor in Duty Treat.

[@TheOl1911]

David Goldberg DW is a top notch 1911, especially that Valor!!

[@mrchow489]

My colt series 70 stainless repro rattles and has loose slide to frame fit. I think a les baer is what I should have gotten

[@RacerX-bv9io]

Les Baer with Cobra mags. Awesome. 👍

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

I have wanted this gun for a while. I have a couple dan wesson valors and even a colt special combat government and even those 1911s dont match a baer. None of my local gun stores have any. I need to just order one. No patience though. Of all the baers this one is the one I want. Maybe in hard chrome though. Enjoy your beautiful baer in good health.

[@TheOl1911]

TurboB18C1DC2 I like Dan Wesson and I have an eye on a certain Colt Special Combat (stay tuned!). We have a shop that has them all but I actually found a FFL that was willing to negotiate which was great. So take a look on the auction sites as you will get a good price. Which Special Combat do you have? There is a local LE agency that uses them which is pretty cool. Thanks for the comment!

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

***** I have the most common/least desirable one the O1990CM. Test fire target date of feb something 2015. At work now so cant remember the guys name or exact date fired. Just remeber it was 5 rds of jhp at 15 yards. Finish is nice. Fit is no better than my other colts. Trigger is no better. I bought it to buy something colt and mostly because I cant find a les baer utc. I mean its a great gun but it doesnt feel special to me like the dan wesson valor etc.

[@TheOl1911]

TurboB18C1DC2 a few guys at the range have the o1990CM and they like them. I like them as well and feel if you find one at the right price (I feel they are priced a bit high) its a good 1911. They have had nothing but good luck with theirs. Not a single malfunction. You can tell its been worked over vs a production gun. I'm interested in the other version with the night sights. A lot of the guys now a days do the Gun Broker thing. Not only are they saving a few bucks but they get exactly what they want. I have always been wary buying online but tons of guys do with great success. Dan Wessons are real nice as well. I know a few guys with the Valor. Great 1911.

[@istricky]

About time you get a great 1911 in your stable. Been shooting Baers for years and never have regretted them. But you have to break them in, They will loosen up and the slide will run even smoother. Enjoy. But I do hate their night sights. Too small for my old eyes. Changed them all out to Trijicon HDs and XS big dots.

[@TheOl1911]

Ira Strickstein thanks! Excited to get this to the range just to see what will happen. The 'hard fit' is sorta turn off but hey it just means its a lifer! I agree on the sights. But not a biggie for me. Do you carry your Baer? I don't think I will carry this but who knows. I have my eyes set on a Colt actually for that purpose...ah stay tuned, LOL.

[@SweetWillyJonez]

VERY nice... you have great taste my friend!

[@TheOl1911]

SweetWillyJonez thanks as always my friend

[@markmatroni631]

Hope you are still enjoying that pistol!!!

[@nolatone]

My premier II came with cobra mags.

[@boatsnhoes7625]

Maybe you misspoke its hard too break open because the the barell bushing and barrell slide hard fit it is not hard to rack because of the Slide frame fitment

[@jaydee5156]

Nice Baer. I have to agree about government size. Good choice of magazines too. I can't believe all the oil and cardboard box comments. First, oil isn't unusual. I've purchased numerous 1911s over the years, from low end to high end, that looked like they'd been dunked in a bucket of oil. Big deal. Clean it up and move on. Now, the cardboard box. Do you people actually store your guns in a $15 foam lined plastic box? Whatever box my guns come in, whether cardboard or whatever, are never used again after the first ride home from my FFL.

[@humans4targets2]

That is sweet!! Love it!!

[@TheOl1911]

humans4targets2 thanks H4T!!!!

[@caddilacjim]

Man that is one nice 1911,there not outrageously priced either their about the same as a SA TRP.I like the 3 hole trigger the best but that's just cosmetic.Great video.

[@TheOl1911]

caddilacjim you are correct. Pricing is better online I've noticed and if you pay "cash" its even better. Its reasonably priced. SA TRP is a good 1911 as well!

[@MrGhostface213]

It must have a 18 pound recoil spring. I switched it to a 16 pound for mine

[@rustyshackleford17]

I shot one of these, one of the very few guns that actually excited me. Even for a 1911, it just shot different. One of those few high end gun products where I'd have zero qualms paying the price they're asking. Of course, not everyone has that opinion of them. As for the packaging. It's never something that'll influence my decision on buying one, but its just cheap. I would have been tickled pink if they shipped a pelican case for it.

[@henmich]

I just bought mine and I can say I'm a believer. I have shot several 1911s and they all look the same, but once you shoot the gun you begin to understand what the hype is about.

[@madloose40]

Beautiful gun! One question, why a carry model if you're not planning to carry it? Just wondering, still a nice addition!

[@TheOl1911]

madloose40 I tend to like 1911s set up for "combat" use I guess. Just personal preference. I'm not a fan of 1911s set up for competition as I'm not a competitive shooter in that sense. Just like the looks of it also. Thanks!

[@name-93d8]

Would the tight slide-to-frame fit be a problem for someone who isn't very strong?

[@TheOl1911]

I do not own this anymore but yes - when I first had it I recall people had a ton of trouble racking the slide. A girl that I know who actually is obsessed with the gym and puts me to shame, LOL, she actually could not rack the slide and looked at me and said "Is this broken?" And when I was able to rack it she said "I guess I need to eat my Wheaties". But the gun will loosen up a bit if you shoot it a lot.

[@steveanbozek3589]

My biggest want right now is a Les Bear Recon but it costs almost $1000 more than a colt rail gun. Unless I start making a lot more within the next year (or figure out how to be a penny pincher already) I don't see that happening for a few years. So I guess the Colt it is. It'd be worth the money for that Les Baer though

[@TheOl1911]

don't forget to check out the Colt Combat Unit!!! That is well worth the money.

[@steveanbozek3589]

A little more costly than the standard rail gun for sure, but how's the fit and finish compare to the stock version? Is it worth the extra $400?

[@TheOl1911]

A friend of mine just got one off Gun Broker and I was able to try it out. I really liked it. I like the sights as well as the front strap checkering (very aggressive). I believe he got it for 1380. Definitely check one out if possible. The standard "new" version Rail Gun is nice as well but I think the price is 1200?

[@steveanbozek3589]

+TheOl1911 I've been seeing the standard rail guns for around a flat $1000-1100. but if I can find a combat unit around $1300 I'd gladly save the extra money.

[@EdWeeks]

Do NOT get the recon. It's the only les baer pistol I would not recommend. The frame and slide are not Baer steel, they are cast parts outsourced to Caspian. If you need a rail on your 1911 either add one with a rail addon or get a colt rail gun. When you get a Baer pistol you are paying for the ultimate rugged reliability of a mostly machined from forged steel, hand-fitted pistol. The only "cast" parts on a baer are the ones that aren't taking a beating. The rest is forged or machine cut from billets of forged steel. The recon is not forged steel, the frame and slide are cast.

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

I guess just an fyi but if you want to speed up the break in you can hand cycle the slide a few hundred times if you are bored. I have an ithaca 1911 noval model that had a hand fit/hard fit barrel and slide etc and that gun was the same in that it was a struggle to rack the slide and even a little sluggish going into battery. I know on the dan wesson boards they recommend hand cycling the slide a couple hundred times before the first range visit. I figured Id give it a try and I probably hand cycled the slide must have been a thousand times and after probably 300 to 500 times it smoothed out. As another poster said you will notice the barrel snap in and out of the slide lugs. You will also see even /noticeable engagment of the barrel feet on the slide stop. Let me reiterate though that even the ithaca or the valors are still no baer. God I want one.

[@TheOl1911]

TurboB18C1DC2 thanks for the suggestion! I think I'm just gonna take it to the range and start blasting. The guys at the range in the "1911 Crew" (LOL) who own every 1911 you can imagine have told me with the Baer just shoot it and see what happens. Keep it lubed up and they also told me not to break it down until I hit at least 500rds. I do like Dan Wessons. Especially the 10mm version. The guys did tell me that it is advisable on the 10mm DW to lube it up with FP10 and hand cycle the thing a ton of times while watching your favorite movie or youtube vids before hitting the range for the first time, LOL. I didn't get that. But I guess one guy with a Silverback had a slight issue with the slide getting stuck during a session of blasting 10mm. But it corrected itself. Thanks for the insight!!! I'll report back as soon as I take it to the range.

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

***** yeah fp10 is factory recommended by dan wesson and kimber. Kimber actually gives you a small pouch of it. Dan wessons have been known to freeze up and gall due to the tolerances and stainless. supposedly a few years ago dan wesson changed the stainless they were using which is still 416 anyways and I kind of find it hard to believe as they source their slides and frames from remsport which uses korean forgings so I find it hard to believe. I agreed blasting is the best way compared to hand cycling. Sadly been to broke to shoot.

[@Softballcrazy]

nice pistol. nicely fitted, nice serrations.. im assuming it was over $2000 out the door = they could have thrown in a carry case maybe some torx grip screws. jmo

[@TheTacticalHouse]

I agree on the screws. But the box means noting to me.

[@TurboB18C1DC2]

It is funny you just got yours and my dealer called bout an hour ago and mine will be here on wednesday. Just paid 700 but will probably take 45 days to pay off the rest. Never fails. He is charging me 1900 which is high but he is letting me do layaway which is nice. Well let the wait begin.

[@TheOl1911]

TurboB18C1DC2 Nice! All good things comes to those who wait right! Congrats, now you have something to look forward to!

[@MrGhostface213]

I need one in 38 super/9mm

[@nitramretep]

Great gun, love that finish...hate the grip screws!

[@jasonnester9514]

I have a les baer I just can’t bring myself to holster it I don’t want holster wear

[@travispierce3485]

Do you miss this gun at all? I'm pretty close to picking one up. I'm very excited as it will be my first custom 1911. Was gonna get the Springfield trp but chose to go with the UTC.

[@TheOl1911]

I do not but ... there is nothing wrong with the Les Baer UTC at all. Its a very nice 1911. I just wanted a different 1911 so I had to sell it that's all. But just to reiterate, the LB UTC is a fine 1911! So enjoy it when you get it!!!!

[@dwightcurrie8316]

How much did that "little Beauty" cost? If you don't mind sharing that info...just looking for what I may have to pay if/when I get that uncontrollable urge to own one....Your video review has already started the tingling sensation, I always get before I go out and spend more $$$$$ on weapons. I love my S. A. RO, but this is 1911 is beautiful in its simplicity.

[@TheOl1911]

+Dwight Currie This one was approx 1800. I am actually selling it next month for something really special...but it is a very nice 1911 that does work. The only thing I am not huge on is how its a "hard fit". Hey that SA RO is a fine 1911 as well!

[@richardanderson4916]

I have to take exception to officer size 1911 being prone to jam. Nonsense. Too many factors go into jamming, but barrel length is not one of them.

[@ms.annthrope415]

The only issue I see with Les Baers is that they're all the same. The UTC is no different than the Custom Carry which i have or the Thunder Ranch or thr SRP except for some minor cosmetic differences. How many tactical 1911 models do we need? How are they different? A solid trigger in the UTC instead of a 3 hole trigger in the Custom Carry. 3 mags come with thr SRP instead if 2 mags. Big deal. They're all match grade components, hand fitted, Kart match barrel, tight fitting, 30 lines per inch front strap, except for some Concept Models, although my Concept VII has 30 lpi front strap checkering. Maybe adjustable rear sights or fixed wedge Novak style sights, tritium or no trit sights. But otherwise they're all the same. I do carry my Baer like I carry my Ed Brown SF or my Springfield Ronin. I try not to scratch my babies but they are not safe queens. I totally rely on them to defend my life or my spouse should it come to it. I don't abuse them ir toss them around but I'm not afraid of sliding them into my holster and going into the desert or woods or to the cigar lounge on a Friday night.

[@benfranklin7349]

Great Video. ...nice job.

[@andrewhopkins1010]

Beautiful, even with the oil residue

[@TheOl1911]

Andrew Hopkins I should have recorded it when I was at the shop inspecting it. I thought it was a joke how much CLP was in the bag.

[@phased-arraych.9150]

That is one beautiful 1911.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

ACT mags are excellent for 1911

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Thanks for the recommendation on mags...good video.

[@TheOl1911]

+Dwight Currie Yes Cobra Mags are definitely one of my favorite mags. A local PD that utilizes 1911s are evaluating the Vickers Duty Mag which I have been hearing is also a top notch mag. I might have to look into those.

[@quickdubbs328]

Gonna check out part 2 of this video!

[@newgunguy4176]

Cocking the hammer makes it a bit easier to rack the slide.

[@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906]

Somehow my friend's Sig Scorpion 1911 won't run perfectly with Wilson Combat mags.. but very reliable with Sig's factory mag.. weird

[@istricky]

Now get a Milt Sparks VM 2 IWB holster to carry that beast.

[@yhwhtsidkenu]

greate video. i waiting for my les baer premier II in 9mm. I wil geth it next month. but it is more expensive couse of innport taxes. I am alsow contemplating to geth the 1At rigg.

[@Razor_36]

Those Les mags look like Wilson 47D mags lol

[@MrGhostface213]

Hand crafted work of art

[@wildmanjeff42]

Awesome gun dude !

[@jpracingph]

Pinpoint accuracy is good shot placement. ;) But, I get ya.

[@TheSunStudio1]

Nice gun!

[@marcinbrodowski5199]

Totally awesome 1911, true perfection:)

[@gunchief0811]

no wilson combat mags????

[@johnyoungs7453]

Wonderful. He "finally got his Les Baer pistol". He won't shoot it with the magazines that come with it. Swell. He's now got a "safe queen" - he says he won't carry it - it's a "pride of ownership" gun (which he states) - which means, of course, he'll "show it to his buddies", but he won't shoot it. Why? Because shooting it greatly devalues the gun. This is one of those "really stupid reviews" that illustrates why I stopped carry 1911's several years ago and went with HK's. They're accurate AND reliable and durable, right out of the box - and - you don't hurt the value by shooting them..! HK's were made to shoot, not to look at..!

[@cz1always608]

Got to ask how much

[@TheOl1911]

+Jerald K Hey there. NIB was $1800 + tax...

[@cz1always608]

Thank you may have to ck it out looking at Dan Wessons

[@Rev103090]

Nice gun. I have The Boss. Hard to beat a Baer!

[@TheOl1911]

Rev103090 Nice! How is it working for you? What type of ammo you using?

[@Rev103090]

i have only shot ball ammo.. it shoots it all. Most of the time Winchester white box and federal. it is very accurate..i shot about 600 rounds before i cleaned it.

[@russelder9743]

what a beauty----a top shelf 45----use it and enjoy the hell out of it

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Very nice looking weapon, and Les Baer has a great rep. Congrats....I'll just have to try to muddle along with my S.A. Range Officer 1911...Just kidding :) Great weapon.

[@artski1332]

very good review.

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

that is a good looking gun

[@FIERRON381]

How much you payed for that beauty...

[@TheOl1911]

if i recall... $1800 + fees and stuff....

[@JS-cu5ec]

Thanks for these reviews

[@AleksWien]

Perfect gun!

[@akl22]

Nice gun but it really makes me realize how much of a deal the Springfield TRP is. The TRP has ALL of the features of this Les Baer plus magwell, full length guide rod, better front strap checkering IMO, ambi thumb safety, skeletonized aluminum trigger and the list goes on, for half the price or more!

[@TaskMaster2006]

i guess you where unhappy with your Les Bauer ???

[@_Bandido1911]

I just bought one

[@rocknropes]

You laugh like Norm Macdonald.

[@UpinsmokeSmokey]

My dream gun 😍😍😍

[@jimmansayagan7681]

am for Les Baer-made 1911s

[@larrrs3]

Glade to take those Les Baer mags off your hands

[@eric19875]

Sweet gun!

[@johneggemann4653]

Nice

[@MrJeff832000]

watch the tour video and you will find out why they are so expensive lol I would buy one but then I would be broke lol

[@TheOl1911]

yup, I actually sold this a little while ago...got a Wilson in its place... but I figure I'll do a vid on are semi-customs worth it.... lots of people keep asking me this.