Let me give you a little heads up on Les Baer. He is a complete "TURD".
Several years ago I ordered a new Premier II 1911 from him. It arrived with a bluing defect. I called the company asking what their return policy was. A rather curt older woman told me the company was not responsible for shipping damage. I told her this was a bluing issue. The bluing was thin and bare metal showed through. No luck. I asked to talk to Les. It took me three calls to finally talk to him. He said he didn't care. He said if I was unhappy, I should sell it to someone else. He said his products were so popular, he didn't have to worry about customer service.
I ordered my Premier II with the accuracy package (costs extra). I later learned from a local Baer dealer that Les test fires all of his 1911s prior to shipment. The ones that shoot well are set aside to fill this accuracy requirement. They don't do anything different in the builds, it is just a matter of luck in the build.
I took Les up on his suggestion and have never bought another of his products.
Recently I wanted a custom 45 ACP and a 9mm. I contacted Wilson Combat. The entire experience was most enjoyable. They took the time to walk me through my options for the build. They kept in contact during the build process and notified me by phone that my pistol was shipping that day. Being a Army Veteran, Wilson Combat gave me a 10% discount. That amounted to $450 for my stainless Classic and $350 for my blued 9mm Classic.
Wilson builds a 1911 correctly. A new Les Baer will arrive so tight you will need a crowbar to take it apart.
Les tells you to shoot 500 or more rounds through his 1911s prior to disassembly and cleaning so they will loosen up. Wilsons arrive perfect right out of the canvas tote pouch!! A new Baer will 1911 arrive in a 10 cent cardboard box. Go figure.
Several years ago I ordered a new Premier II 1911 from him. It arrived with a bluing defect. I called the company asking what their return policy was. A rather curt older woman told me the company was not responsible for shipping damage. I told her this was a bluing issue. The bluing was thin and bare metal showed through. No luck. I asked to talk to Les. It took me three calls to finally talk to him. He said he didn't care. He said if I was unhappy, I should sell it to someone else. He said his products were so popular, he didn't have to worry about customer service.
I ordered my Premier II with the accuracy package (costs extra). I later learned from a local Baer dealer that Les test fires all of his 1911s prior to shipment. The ones that shoot well are set aside to fill this accuracy requirement. They don't do anything different in the builds, it is just a matter of luck in the build.
I took Les up on his suggestion and have never bought another of his products.
Recently I wanted a custom 45 ACP and a 9mm. I contacted Wilson Combat. The entire experience was most enjoyable. They took the time to walk me through my options for the build. They kept in contact during the build process and notified me by phone that my pistol was shipping that day. Being a Army Veteran, Wilson Combat gave me a 10% discount. That amounted to $450 for my stainless Classic and $350 for my blued 9mm Classic.
Wilson builds a 1911 correctly. A new Les Baer will arrive so tight you will need a crowbar to take it apart.
Les tells you to shoot 500 or more rounds through his 1911s prior to disassembly and cleaning so they will loosen up. Wilsons arrive perfect right out of the canvas tote pouch!! A new Baer will 1911 arrive in a 10 cent cardboard box. Go figure.
