Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 with Carry Rounds (HD)

Published on December 28, 2015
Duration: 5:19

This video demonstrates the reliability of the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 in .45 ACP when firing a variety of hollow-point defensive ammunition. The pistol consistently fed all rounds, including +P variants, without issue. Both experienced and less experienced shooters noted the pistol's accuracy, manageable recoil despite hotter loads, and significant muzzle flash, with one shooter deeming it 'one of the best 1911s on the planet.' The 30 LPI front checkering was highlighted for providing a stable grip.

Quick Summary

The Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 in .45 ACP proved highly reliable, flawlessly feeding a mixed magazine of various hollow-point defensive rounds, including +P. It demonstrated excellent accuracy and manageable recoil, with notable muzzle flash, making it a top-tier 1911 for carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Ammunition Types
  2. 00:25Ammunition Reliability Test
  3. 00:30First Shooter Experience
  4. 01:10Magazine & Feed Performance
  5. 01:31Recoil and Muzzle Flash
  6. 01:47Second Magazine Test
  7. 02:22Shooter Comfort & Accuracy
  8. 02:42Target Examination & Impact
  9. 03:04Second Shooter Experience
  10. 03:12Magazine Brands Used
  11. 03:25Second Shooter Firing
  12. 04:06Impressive Performance & Muzzle Flash
  13. 04:26New Shooters Test 1911
  14. 04:50Positive Feedback for Shooters

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 with defensive ammunition?

The Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 demonstrated excellent reliability, consistently feeding a mixed magazine of various hollow-point carry rounds, including +P ammunition, without any malfunctions during testing.

What are the key features of the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 tested?

The tested Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 is chambered in .45 ACP and features a stainless steel finish with 30 LPI hand-done front checkering for enhanced grip. It also showed impressive accuracy and manageable recoil.

What types of ammunition were used to test the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911?

The reliability test included a variety of hollow-point carry rounds such as Hornady Zombie Max, Federal HST, Federal Hydra-Shocks, Remington Golden Sabers, and Speer Gold Dots, all in .45 ACP caliber.

How does the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 handle recoil and muzzle flash?

When firing hotter defensive rounds, the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 produced noticeable recoil and significant muzzle flash. While recoil was present, it was considered manageable, and the muzzle flash was visually impressive.

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