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{{Short description|American firearms manufacturer}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
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| name = Les Baer Custom Inc.
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| foundation = 1991
| foundation = {{start date and age|1991}}
| founder = Les Baer, Sr
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| industry = [[Weapons]]
| industry = [[Weapons]]
| products = [[Rifle]]s, [[pistol]]s
| products = [[Rifle]]s, [[pistol]]s
[[File:Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special.jpg|thumb|This is a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special hard chrome plated by Baer.]]
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| homepage = [http://www.lesbaer.com/ www.lesbaer.com]
| homepage = [http://www.lesbaer.com/ www.lesbaer.com]
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'''Les Baer Custom Inc.''' {{IPAc-en|ˌ|l|ɛ|s|ˈ|b|ɛər}} is an [[United States|American]] [[weapon]]s manufacturer of semi-custom [[M1911 pistol|M1911]]-pattern [[pistol]]s and [[AR-15]] type [[rifle]]s. Les Baer Custom was founded by the [[gunsmith]] Les Baer, Sr. in 1991 in [[Hillsdale, Illinois]].
'''Les Baer Custom Inc.''' {{IPAc-en|ˌ|l|ɛ|s|ˈ|b|ɛər}} is an American manufacturer of semi-custom firearms including [[M1911 pistol|M1911]]-pattern [[pistol]]s and [[AR-15]] type [[rifle]]s. Les Baer Custom was founded by the [[gunsmith]] Les Baer, Sr. in 1991 in [[Hillsdale, Illinois]].


==History==
==History==
Les Baer Custom Inc. was previously located in Hillsdale, Illinois, but moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws.<ref name=sweeney268>{{cite book|title= The Gun Digest Book of the 1911| volume =2 |first= Patrick |last=Sweeney|authorlink=Patrick Sweeney (gunsmith)|publisher =Krause Publications|year= 2010 |location=Iola, Wisconsin|ISBN =978-1-4402-1115-7 |page=268}}</ref>
Les Baer Custom Inc. was previously located in Hillsdale, Illinois, but moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws.<ref name=sweeney268>{{cite book|title= The Gun Digest Book of the 1911| volume =2 |first= Patrick |last=Sweeney|authorlink=Patrick Sweeney (gunsmith)|publisher =Krause Publications|year= 2010 |location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn =978-1-4402-1115-7 |page=268}}</ref>


This company, along with [[Smith & Wesson]] is currently the only pistol manufacturer who has authorization to use and display [[Clint Smith (firearms instructor)|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.<ref>[http://www.thunderranchinc.com/lesbaer.html Thunder Ranch/Les Baer Team Site]</ref>
This company, along with [[Smith & Wesson]] is currently the only pistol manufacturer who has authorization to use and display [[Clint Smith (firearms instructor)|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.<ref>[http://www.thunderranchinc.com/lesbaer.html Thunder Ranch/Les Baer Team Site] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717053027/http://www.thunderranchinc.com/lesbaer.html |date=2011-07-17 }}</ref>


All Les Baer pistols come with a guarantee of at least 3" accuracy at 50 yards, and many models are available at extra cost with a guarantee of 1.5" at the same distance.<ref name=campbell>{{cite book|title= Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the 1911 |first= Robert K.|last=Campbell|publisher =Gun Digest Books|year= 2011 |location=Iola, Wisconsin|ISBN =978-1-4402-1434-9 |page=98}}</ref> All rifles are guaranteed to shoot .5 [[Minute of arc|MOA]] groups, except for the recently introduced Patrolman's Carbine, which is guaranteed to shoot sub-MOA.
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.<ref name=campbell>{{cite book|title= Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the 1911 |first= Robert K.|last=Campbell|publisher =Gun Digest Books|year= 2011 |location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn =978-1-4402-1434-9 |page=98}}</ref> All rifles are guaranteed to shoot .5 [[Minute of arc|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 Ammunition|Federal Premium]] [[Hydra-Shok]], Federal American Eagle [[Full metal jacket bullet|"ball"]], and [[Remington Arms|Remington]] Golden Saber. Les Baer advises against using [[Winchester Ammunition|Winchester]] "White Box", aluminum-cased ammo, or Russian ammo in their pistols.


==Product lines==
==Product lines==
* M1911 pistols
* M1911 pistols
⚫
** Baer 1911 Ultimate Master 5" Mode
** Baer 1911 DCM-Legal National Match Hardball Pistol
** Baer 1911 DCM-Legal National Match Hardball Pistol
** Baer 1911 Police Pistol Combat Distinguished Match
** Baer 1911 Police Pistol Combat Distinguished Match (P.P.C.)
** Baer 1911 Police Pistol Combat Open Class
** Baer 1911 Police Pistol Combat Open Class (P.P.C.)
** Baer 1911 Premier II 5" Model
** Baer 1911 Premier II 5" Model
** Baer 1911 Premier II 6" Model
** Baer 1911 Premier II 6" Model
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** Baer 1911 Prowler III
** Baer 1911 Prowler III
** Baer 1911 Custom Carry
** Baer 1911 Custom Carry
** Baer 1911 Custom Carry Commanche
** Baer Ultimate Recon Pistol, 5"
** Baer Ultimate Recon Pistol, 5"
** Baer 1911 Ultimate Tactical Carry 5" Model
** 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
** Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special Home Defense Pistol With M3 Tactical Illuminator
** Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special Home Defense Pistol With M3 Tactical Illuminator
** Baer 1911 TR "Commanche" Special
** Baer 1911 TR "Commanche" Special
** Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special Engraved Model
** Baer 1911 Thunder Ranch Special Engraved Model
** Baer 1911 Swift Response Pistol
** Baer 1911 Swift Response Pistol (SRP)
** Baer 1911 Monolith
** Baer 1911 Monolith
** Baer 1911 Monolith Heavyweight
** Baer 1911 Monolith Heavyweight
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** Baer 1911 Monolith Commanche Heavyweight
** Baer 1911 Monolith Commanche Heavyweight
** Baer 1911 Stinger Model
** Baer 1911 Stinger Model
** Baer 1911 Kenai 10mm
** Baer 1911 Stinger Model Stainless Steel
** Baer 1911 Stinger Model Stainless Steel
** Baer 1911 Concept
** Baer 1911 Concept
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*** V 6" Model
*** V 6" Model
*** VI
*** VI
*** VII
*** VII Comanche Model
*** VIII
*** VIII Stainless Comanche Model
** Baer/Busse Combat Package
** Baer/Busse Combat Package
*** Busse Combat Pistol With Integral Picatinny Rail System And Tactical Light
*** Busse Combat Pistol With Integral Picatinny Rail System And Tactical Light
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** Limited Edition Les Baer Presentation Grade 1911
** Limited Edition Les Baer Presentation Grade 1911
** Les Baer Custom 25th Anniversary Model 1911 Pistol Special Collectors' Model
** Les Baer Custom 25th Anniversary Model 1911 Pistol Special Collectors' Model

* AR .223 rifles
* AR .223 rifles
** Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR Varmint Model
** Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR Varmint Model
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** Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 AR .204 Ruger Super Varmint Model
** Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 AR .204 Ruger Super Varmint Model
** Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 AR .204 Ruger Super Match Model
** Les Baer Custom Ultimate AR .223 AR .204 Ruger Super Match Model

* 1911-A1/AR-15 sets
* 1911-A1/AR-15 sets
** Thunder Ranch Matched Rifle & Pistol Sets With Matching Serial Numbers
** Thunder Ranch Matched Rifle & Pistol Sets With Matching Serial Numbers

* Bolt action rifles <ref>[http://www.lesbaer.com/boltaction.html Les Baer Tactical Bolt Action Rifles]</ref>
* Bolt action rifles <ref>[http://www.lesbaer.com/boltaction.html Les Baer Tactical Bolt Action Rifles]</ref>
** Les Baer Custom Tactical Bolt Action Rifles
** Les Baer Custom Tactical Bolt Action Rifles
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*** [[.308 Winchester]]
*** [[.308 Winchester]]
*** [[6.5-284 Norma|6.5 X .284 Norma]]
*** [[6.5-284 Norma|6.5 X .284 Norma]]
*** [[.300 Winchester Magnum]] (with Enforcer Muzzle Break)
*** [[.300 Winchester Magnum]] (with Enforcer Muzzle Brake)
*** [[.338 Lapua Magnum]] (with Enforcer Muzzle Break)
*** [[.338 Lapua Magnum]] (with Enforcer Muzzle Brake)
** Les Baer Custom Tactical Varmint Classic Bolt Action Rifles
** Les Baer Custom Tactical Varmint Classic Bolt Action Rifles
*** .243 Winchester
*** .243 Winchester
*** .260 Remington
*** .260 Remington
*** .308 Winchester
*** .308 Winchester
*** .300 Winchester Magnum (with Enforcer Muzzle Break)
*** .300 Winchester Magnum (with Enforcer Muzzle Brake)


Les Baer Custom makes M1911 parts, magazines, grips and presentation cases,<ref>[http://www.lesbaer.com/parts-title.html Les Baer High Performance Components and Parts]</ref> and custom work and refinishing services.<ref>[http://www.lesbaer.com/finishing.html Les Baer Finishing and Refinishing]</ref>
Les Baer Custom makes M1911 parts, magazines, grips and presentation cases,<ref>[http://www.lesbaer.com/parts-title.html Les Baer High Performance Components and Parts]</ref> and custom work and refinishing services.<ref>[http://www.lesbaer.com/finishing.html Les Baer Finishing and Refinishing]</ref>
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[[Category:Companies based in Iowa]]
[[Category:Companies based in Iowa]]
[[Category:Firearms manufacturers in the United States]]
[[Category:Firearm manufacturers of the United States]]
[[Category:Scott County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Scott County, Iowa]]

Latest revision as of 08:56, 16 May 2024

Les Baer Custom Inc.
Company typeCorporation
IndustrieWeapons
Gegründet1991; 33 years ago (1991)
GründerLes Baer, Sr
Hauptsitz
LeClaire, Iowa
,
Vereinigte Staaten
Area served
Worldwide
ProdukteRifles, pistols
This is a Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special hard chrome plated by Baer.
Websitewww.lesbaer.com

Les Baer Custom Inc. /ˌlɛsˈbɛər/ is an American manufacturer of semi-custom firearms including M1911-pattern pistols and AR-15 type rifles. Les Baer Custom was founded by the gunsmith Les Baer, Sr. in 1991 in Hillsdale, Illinois.

History

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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 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.

Product lines

[edit]
  • 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
    • 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 makes M1911 parts, magazines, grips and presentation cases,[5] and custom work and refinishing services.[6]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2010). The Gun Digest Book of the 1911. Vol. 2. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 268. ISBN 978-1-4402-1115-7.
  2. ^ Thunder Ranch/Les Baer Team Site Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Campbell, Robert K. (2011). Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the 1911. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 98. ISBN 978-1-4402-1434-9.
  4. ^ Les Baer Tactical Bolt Action Rifles
  5. ^ Les Baer High Performance Components and Parts
  6. ^ Les Baer Finishing and Refinishing
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