[MarshallDodge]

I need another stainless 1911 like I need another hole in my head but couldn't pass this one up for $900.

It hasn't had the easiest life riding on someones hip. This is exactly how I picked it up and could use a good cleaning, a diamond in the rough.

 

[Bud White]

Very nice congrats i would say its a early Concept 8

 

[_JD_]

Nice, used Baers are usually a pretty good buy, that's how I got my TRS.

The best part is that the break-in has all ready been done.

 

[tsp45acp]

There should be a mandatory class on how "not" to add an idiot scratch. ALL that money (when bought new), and people don't know how to take out/put back in the slide stop.


Anyway, congrats, it should be a good gun.







(now you don't have to worry about putting a scratch on it) Tracy

 

[MarshallDodge]

There should be a mandatory class on how "not" to add an idiot scratch. ALL that money (when bought new), and people don't know how to take out/put back in the slide stop.

Either that or they need to start making "mar-free" slide stops.


I gave her a good bath and took some more pics:

After the bath, ready to go together.

The final result:

 

[Ridgerunner665]

Nice find...good price too...and you don't have to spend $200 on ammo to break it in.

 

[SatCong]

Let us know how she shoots.

 

[MarshallDodge]

Let us know how she shoots.

It shoots very good. I went shooting with my wife tonight to try and figure out what the heck is wrong with her EMP (another story) and got to run some ammo through the Les Baer.

These are five shot groups shot at 25 feet:

 

[SatCong]

Not bad, does this mean she's a keeper?

 

[MarshallDodge]

I am really happy with it and yes, it's a keeper. :biggrin:

I shot 185gr. LRN loaded very light, 200gr. LSWC's loaded medium with some that came from a batch that were seated short, 165 and 230 grain Hydra-Shoks and it ate them all without a hitch. I used Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags and another mag that came with the gun but I am unsure of the brand.

I don't care for the aesthetics of the MMC sights but I like the sight picture that they create. These do not have tritium inserts.

 

[Bud White]

Some fine shooting

 

[moyler]

Looks great MD! The price was definitely right, and it likes like at least one of you is a good shooter. Could be both you and the gun, who knows?

I love to give them a good cleaning like that.

Have you called Les Baer to see what year it was made? I would be curious to know.

Have you decided to put it into duty as a carry piece?

Enjoy!~

 

[MarshallDodge]

I called and talked to the factory. The gal that answered the phone was very friendly.

The gun is a Concept VIII, was built in 1999, and had the "tactical carry" option which meant that all of the corners are rounded.

I told her how much I liked it and she said to watch out because I will become addicted! :biggrin:

It has ridden on my hip a couple times since going to the range. :shades:

 

[usmcmp]

Looks great MD and good shooting too.

 

[Mirando Ketner]

Congrats. A les Baer is my next investment. I am thinking a Monolith, just like the looks of it.

 

[gsw]

I have a P2 with the tactical bevel.

It is nothing short of perfect so far.

Congrats!

 

[donkey77]

You guys and your Baers make me jealous! Anyway, great buy. She really looks pretty all cleaned up. I'm not a big fan of the way the sights look, but they are kinda growing on me. I would love to find a Baer for $900. Well, let me rephrase that..... I would love to find a Baer for $900 and be able to spend $900 on it. I suspect if I found one for that price, I would have to find a way to afford it :wink:

 

[jeff1124]

You done good Marshall!! 900 for a Baer, I should be so lucky! I have a Stinger that I bought used and I love it! happy shooting and good luck in trying not to buy another! haha, I have 2!

 

[TraderJack]

Congrats! Nice find!:wink:

 

[OD*]

Wow, congratulations!