This year marks the 100 year anniversary of John ‘Moses’ Browning‘s incredible .45 caliber pistol, the venerable “1911” which just might be more popular now than it ever was. I have been meaning to secure a top notch .45 and finally have in my Les Baer Custom Carry. I have tried every .45 I can and so far none compare to the Les Baer guns I’ve shot. Not even close. I shot 150 rounds today at Reed’s Indoor Range and am about halfway through the 500 round break in period. The gun is super tight and Les guarantees 3″ at 50 yards.

On this target at 15 yards I was able to keep 22 of 25 in the ten ring and 18 X. The cheap Fiochi ammo I bought for the break in is actually super hot so the errors are all mine. After I get used to it I imagine I’ll be able to improve on this a great deal.

If you want a great custom .45, and you live in California, I don’t think you can find a better one. Les has gone to the trouble to get 10 of his guns approved for sale here. Thank you John Browning and thank you Les Baer!