Les Baer

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 was the only pistol manufacturer who had authorization to use and display Clint Smith's Thunder Ranch logo. Les Baer Customs no longer offers a line of pistols and rifles that use the name. When asked for the reason why Les Baer would no longer be making the Thunder Ranch Special, it was attributed to a falling out between Les Baer Customs and Clint Smith. Clint Smith is currently corroborating with Nighthawk Customs producing Thunder Ranch 1911's.^[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 Premium Hydra-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.

• 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
    • I
    • II
    • III
    • 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
• AR .223 rifles
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR Varmint Model
    • .223 Remington (5.56×45mm NATO)
    • 6.5mm Grendel (6.5×39mm)
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 Super Match Model
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR M4 Flattop Model
    • .223 Remington (5.56×45mm NATO)
    • 6.5mm Grendel (6.5×39mm)
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 M4 Flattop LE Model
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 M4 Flattop LE Camo Model
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 ISPC Action Model
  • Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Rifle
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate CMP Competition Rifle
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate NRA Match Rifle
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 AR .204 Ruger Super Varmint Model
  • Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 AR .204 Ruger Super Match Model
• 1911-A1/AR-15 sets
  • Thunder Ranch Matched Rifle & Pistol Sets With Matching Serial Numbers
• Bolt action rifles ^[4]
  • Les Baer Custom Tactical Bolt Action Rifles
    • .243 Winchester
    • .260 Remington
    • .308 Winchester
    • 6.5 X .284 Norma
    • .300 Winchester Magnum (with Enforcer Muzzle Brake)
    • .338 Lapua Magnum (with Enforcer Muzzle Brake)
  • Les Baer Custom Tactical Varmint Classic Bolt Action Rifles
    • .243 Winchester
    • .260 Remington
    • .308 Winchester
    • .300 Winchester Magnum (with Enforcer Muzzle Brake)

Les Baer Custom makes M1911 parts, magazines, grips and presentation cases,^[5] and custom work and refinishing services.^[6]

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