Les Baer Custom Inc. was previously located in Hillsdale, Illinois, but moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws.[1]
This company, along with Smith & Wesson is currently the only pistol manufacturer who has authorization to use and display Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch logo, and currently offers a line of pistols and rifles that use the name. When asked for the reason that Les Baer would be given the authorization to use the Thunder Ranch logo, Clint Smith cited the outstanding accuracy and reliability of Baer's guns.[2]
All Les Baer pistols come with a guarantee of at least 3" accuracy at 50 yards, and many models are available at extra cost ($295.00) with a guarantee of 1.5" at the same distance.[3] All rifles are guaranteed to shoot .5 MOA groups, except for the recently introduced Patrolman's Carbine, which is guaranteed to shoot sub-MOA.
Les Baer recommends using the following ammunition in their pistols: Federal PremiumHydra-Shok, Federal American Eagle "ball", and Remington Golden Saber. Les Baer advises against using Winchester "White Box", aluminum-cased ammo, or Russian ammo in their pistols.
Product lines
M1911 pistols
Baer 1911 DCM-Legal National Match Hardball Pistol
Baer 1911 Police Pistol Combat Distinguished Match (P.P.C.)
Baer 1911 Police Pistol Combat Open Class (P.P.C.)
Baer 1911 Premier II 5" Model
Baer 1911 Premier II 6" Model
Baer 1911 Premier II Super-Tac
Baer 1911 Prowler III
Baer 1911 Custom Carry
Baer 1911 Custom Carry Commanche
Baer Ultimate Recon Pistol, 5"
Baer 1911 Ultimate Tactical Carry 5" Model
Baer 1911 Ultimate Master 5
Baer 1911 Ultimate Master 5 with Compensator
Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special
Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special Home Defense Pistol With M3 Tactical Illuminator
Baer 1911 TR "Commanche" Special
Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special Engraved Model
Baer 1911 Swift Response Pistol (SRP)
Baer 1911 Monolith
Baer 1911 Monolith Heavyweight
Baer 1911 Monolith Tactical Illuminator Model
Baer 1911 Monolith Commanche
Baer 1911 Monolith Commanche Heavyweight
Baer 1911 Stinger Model
Baer 1911 Kenai 10mm
Baer 1911 Stinger Model Stainless Steel
Baer 1911 Concept
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IV
V
V 6" Model
VI
VII Comanche Model
VIII Stainless Comanche Model
Baer/Busse Combat Package
Busse Combat Pistol With Integral Picatinny Rail System And Tactical Light
Busse Combat Pistol With Conventional Frame
Limited Edition Les Baer Presentation Grade 1911
Les Baer Custom 25th Anniversary Model 1911 Pistol Special Collectors' Model
