Les Baer Custom

Les Baer Custom manufactures hand-fitted 1911 pistols from their Nevada facility. Every component gets individual attention—slides, frames, and barrels are matched and fitted to tolerances that most shops don't even attempt. The result is firearms that shoot tighter than factory pistols should, with reliability that's earned them a reputation among serious shooters.

Their lineup includes models purpose-built for specific roles:

• •Competition pistols (SRP, Monolith, Stinger models) for shooters who want to win
• •Duty and defense variants with tritium night sights and proven reliability
• •Limited edition and special purpose builds, including the new 2025 lineup
• •California-compliant versions for restricted markets

Les Baer offers refinishing on their own pistols in like-new condition:

The DuPont S coating stands out—it's a state-of-the-art finish with self-lubricating properties, superior corrosion protection, and durability that outperforms traditional bluing.

"I've seen how Les Baer guns are built. You'll never find a better built 1911, with every part hand fitted for extraordinary accuracy and performance." — Jim Scoutten, Shooting USA

The Shooting USA Custom Pistol came directly from this endorsement. The MAGA 1911 in 10mm features color case hardening, charcoal blue, gold-inlayed slide engravings, and woolly mammoth ivory grips—it's built to be both displayed and shot.

• •Important: Les Baer sells direct to licensed dealers only. Individuals must purchase through an authorized FFL dealer or gun shop. Download their full catalog (11.6 MB PDF) from their website for complete specifications.

Les Baer is actively recruiting up to four gunsmiths for immediate positions. Hands-on 1911 experience preferred. Contact them at (563) 289-2126 or [email protected] for employment applications.