Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 with Carry Rounds (HD)

Published on December 28, 2015
Duration: 5:19

This guide details a reliability test for the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 using various hollow-point carry rounds in .45 ACP. The drill emphasizes safe firearm handling, observing feeding performance with mixed ammunition, and evaluating recoil and muzzle flash. The experienced presenter highlights the pistol's accuracy and reliability, even with +P ammunition, and discusses the effectiveness of the 30 LPI front checkering for grip.

Quick Summary

The Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 in .45 ACP was tested for reliability with various hollow-point carry rounds, including +P variants. It demonstrated flawless feeding with brands like Hornady, Federal, Remington, and Speer. The pistol features 30 LPI front checkering for a secure grip and is praised for its accuracy and overall performance.

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

What ammunition was tested in the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911?

The Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 was tested with various hollow-point carry rounds including Hornady Zombie Max, Federal HST, Federal Hydra-Shocks, Remington Golden Sabers, and Speer Gold Dots, including +P variants.

What are the key features of the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 highlighted in the video?

Key features include its stainless steel finish, wooden grips, and notably, 30 lines per inch (LPI) hand-done front checkering for enhanced grip security.

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

The video demonstrates that the Les Baer Custom Carry 1911 reliably fed all tested hollow-point carry rounds, including +P ammunition, without any malfunctions, indicating high reliability.

What kind of targets were used during the reliability test?

The test utilized a steel target consisting of a rectangular main plate and a circular orange swinger plate, which effectively showed bullet impacts and the pistol's accuracy.

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