NEW Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911

Published on December 25, 2020
Duration: 11:11

This video provides an in-depth review of the Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911, a special edition pistol released at Shot Show 2020. The presenter details custom modifications, including an ambidextrous safety, magwell, and upgraded sights, highlighting the pistol's two-tone finish and hand-checkered mainspring housing. Performance at the range is discussed, with emphasis on its accuracy guarantee and trigger quality, ultimately comparing it favorably against a Wilson Combat model.

Quick Summary

The Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911 is a special edition pistol with a 1.5-inch accuracy guarantee at 50 yards. It features a two-tone finish, custom VZ Grips, ambidextrous safety, and upgraded sights. The presenter's customized model cost $3579 and outperformed a Wilson Combat in range tests.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction & Safe Opening
  2. 00:34Introducing the Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911
  3. 00:46Price & Customization Costs
  4. 01:02Custom Features: Ambi Safety & Magwell
  5. 01:16Sights: Rear Square Notch & Fiber Optic Front
  6. 01:26Slide Serrations & Fitment
  7. 01:40Accuracy Guarantee: 1.5" at 50 Yards
  8. 02:02First Magazine & Range Test
  9. 02:58One-Handed Shooting & Trigger Feel
  10. 03:11Trigger Reset Analysis
  11. 03:33Final Magazine & Reliability Check
  12. 03:48Comparison to Wilson Combat Exterior
  13. 04:00Two-Tone Finish & Markings
  14. 04:14Hard Chrome Components
  15. 04:20Mainspring Housing & Checkering
  16. 04:25Custom Grips by VZ Grips
  17. 04:57Front Sight Color Detail
  18. 05:12Holster Fitment (TT Gun Leather)
  19. 05:36Accuracy Test at 18 Yards
  20. 06:04Brass Ejection Pattern
  21. 06:25Offhand Shooting Performance
  22. 06:53One-Handed Shooting Impressions
  23. 07:25Shooting at 21 Yards (Kneeling)
  24. 07:37Safety Stiffness as a Minor Negative
  25. 08:16Factory Oil & Initial Range Trip
  26. 08:44Sight Alignment & Accuracy
  27. 09:00Overall Accuracy Assessment
  28. 09:07Customization Level Discussion
  29. 09:39Comparison Discussion: Les Baer vs. Wilson Combat
  30. 09:56Les Baer Outperforms Wilson Combat
  31. 10:05Conclusion & Model Recap
  32. 10:11Pricing Range & Special Order Details
  33. 10:22Wait Time & Serial Number Significance
  34. 10:36Aesthetic Appreciation: Two-Tone Finish
  35. 10:50Outro & Channel Subscription

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911?

The Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911 is a special edition pistol introduced at Shot Show 2020. It features a two-tone finish, custom grips, an ambidextrous safety, and a magwell, with a 1.5-inch accuracy guarantee at 50 yards.

How much does the Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911 cost?

The base MSRP for the Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911 is $2995. With custom modifications, the price can increase significantly, with the presenter's example costing $3579.

What are the key custom features of this Les Baer 1911?

This specific Les Baer American Handgunner features an ambidextrous safety, a two-piece magwell, a black outline rear square notch sight, a fiber optic front sight, and custom VZ Grips. The slide has fully serrated top and rear.

How accurate is the Les Baer Custom American Handgunner 1911?

Les Baer guarantees a 1.5-inch accuracy at 50 yards for the American Handgunner model. During range testing, the presenter observed excellent accuracy, shooting groups around 1.5 inches at 18 yards.

How does the Les Baer American Handgunner compare to a Wilson Combat?

In a direct comparison during range testing, the Les Baer American Handgunner outperformed the presenter's Wilson Combat 'Exterior'. The Les Baer ran 100% reliably, while the Wilson experienced malfunctions.

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