It stands to reason that the most perfect pistol yet created for the American shooter would be the end result of a cooperative effort between Les Baer Custom, America's premier custom pistolsmith, and American Handgunner magazine, the leading publication dedicated to excellence in handgun design and performance.
The new AMERICAN HANDGUNNER SPECIAL EDITION 1911 starts with America's most iconic handgun, chambered in popular .45 ACP. Then it's custom built by Les Baer Custom with the care and precision that has made Les Baer 1911s the world's finest custom pistols...and with the thoughtful extra touches preferred by American Handgunner's readers. Special features include:
Model Specific: 1911|American Handgunner
Safety: Thumb and Grip Safety
Frame Finish: Stainless Steel
Front Sight: Dovetail Tritium Night
Rear Sight: Low-mount Rolo Adj Tritium
Grips: Double Diamond Black&Blue VZ
Features: Guaranteed 3 in 50 Yard Group Entire Pistol Hand-tuned Tactical Package
Finish: Blue, Stainless
Firing System: External Hammer
Slide Description: National Match
Frame Material: Stainless Steel
Trigger: Baer Speed
Magazine Type: Detachable Box Magazine
Trigger Pull Average: 4.000
Trigger Guard: Steel
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: National Match
Barrel Twist: 1-16
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Minimum Pull Length: 0 in.
LES BAER'S AMERICAN HANDGUNNER SPECIAL EDITION 1911 .45 ACP