Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special (Gen II) 1911 with LOK Grips (Full Custom)

Published on July 18, 2020
Duration: 7:09

This review covers the rare Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special Gen II 1911, a limited production pistol known for its quality. The expert assessment highlights its excellent trigger, aggressive LOK Grips, and 100% reliability with various ammunition types. The pistol features a distinctive two-tone finish and is praised for its build quality, comparable to other high-end Les Baer models.

Quick Summary

The rare Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special Gen II 1911, limited to 65 units, features a two-tone blued/hard chrome finish and LOK Grips. It achieved 100% reliability with Sig Sauer 45 ACP FMJ and JHP ammunition, praised for its trigger and build quality.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction: Rare Les Baer Thunder Ranch Gen II
  2. 00:55Pistol Features & LOK Grips
  3. 01:23Ammunition Specifications Tested
  4. 01:35Range Performance & Reliability Test
  5. 06:01Final Impressions & Build Quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special Gen II 1911 rare?

The Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special Gen II 1911 is rare because only 65 units were produced due to a partnership dissolution between Les Baer and Thunder Ranch. This limited production run makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.

How did the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Gen II 1911 perform in reliability testing?

The pistol demonstrated exceptional reliability, achieving 100% performance with both full metal jacket (FMJ) and jacketed hollow point (JHP) ammunition from Sig Sauer, using Wilson Combat magazines.

What are the key features of the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Gen II 1911?

Key features include a two-tone finish (blued slide, hard chrome frame), custom LOK Grips with a classic texture and thumb relief, and the renowned Les Baer build quality known for tight tolerances and excellent triggers.

What ammunition was used to test the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Gen II 1911?

The review tested Sig Sauer Elite Performance 45 ACP 230gr FMJ (850 ft/sec) and Sig Sauer V-Crown 45 ACP 230gr JHP (830 ft/sec) ammunition to evaluate the pistol's performance and reliability.

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