Les Baer 1911 45 ACP. Refinished 3x. 11,470 rounds as of today.
I love shooting this one.
I love shooting this one.
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very nice now that is what a custom 1911 should look like
very nice now that is what a custom 1911 should look like
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">very nice now that is what a custom 1911 should look like </div></div>
Thanks, I even cleaned it for the photo op.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">very nice now that is what a custom 1911 should look like </div></div>
Thanks, I even cleaned it for the photo op.
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I have a bunch of 1911s that look like that, but my 629 nd 29 snubbie look even worse, although my Blackhawks are starting to look that bad.
I have a bunch of 1911s that look like that, but my 629 nd 29 snubbie look even worse, although my Blackhawks are starting to look that bad.
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I have a Baer SRP that has a little over 4000 rounds through it. It is one accurate son of a gun. Only thing that has failed so far was slide lock ear. Would not hold slide back after last round. It is a dandy.
Whoever makes it, ya gotta thank John Browning. I have a lot of products of his genius in the safe, from 1911's to Ma Deuce to SigP238 - my fave new pocket gun.
I have a Baer SRP that has a little over 4000 rounds through it. It is one accurate son of a gun. Only thing that has failed so far was slide lock ear. Would not hold slide back after last round. It is a dandy.
Whoever makes it, ya gotta thank John Browning. I have a lot of products of his genius in the safe, from 1911's to Ma Deuce to SigP238 - my fave new pocket gun.
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Wow that is awesome over 11k rounds and still going kinda like the energizer bunny
Wow that is awesome over 11k rounds and still going kinda like the energizer bunny
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11,470? How do you keep track? I typically lose count after a couple hundred rounds.
11,470? How do you keep track? I typically lose count after a couple hundred rounds.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">11,470? How do you keep track? I typically lose count after a couple hundred rounds. </div></div>
I have a logbook... don't you??
; )
It's funny, for whatever reason I've always kept track with that one. I have a kimber that ran about 6k and I stopped counting and an Ed Brown with maybe 3k.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">11,470? How do you keep track? I typically lose count after a couple hundred rounds. </div></div>
I have a logbook... don't you??
; )
It's funny, for whatever reason I've always kept track with that one. I have a kimber that ran about 6k and I stopped counting and an Ed Brown with maybe 3k.
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That looks so much better than a brand new gun.
It's nice to see good guns getting used and not just kept spotless for photo threads.
That looks so much better than a brand new gun.
It's nice to see good guns getting used and not just kept spotless for photo threads.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jim D</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks so much better than a brand new gun.
It's nice to see good guns getting used and not just kept spotless for photo threads. </div></div>
Im surprised somebody, Cough "sig" cough hasnt tried to do something like that like they do with the already worn in holy jeans
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jim D</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That looks so much better than a brand new gun.
It's nice to see good guns getting used and not just kept spotless for photo threads. </div></div>
Im surprised somebody, Cough "sig" cough hasnt tried to do something like that like they do with the already worn in holy jeans
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IMO it looks better than any old safe queen. that things got soul.
IMO it looks better than any old safe queen. that things got soul.
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Beautiful pistol, the honest wear really puts it over the top. When something is well cared for and well used you can tell it is something special.
Beautiful pistol, the honest wear really puts it over the top. When something is well cared for and well used you can tell it is something special.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpmuscle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im surprised somebody, Cough "sig" cough hasnt tried to do something like that like they do with the already worn in holy jeans </div></div>
Dude, you're a fuckin' genius!!! A business that shoots other people's guns for them so that they can tell all their idiot friends that they shoot. You make them pay for ammo, too!!!
You'd be a millionaire in the first year, I'd bet.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jpmuscle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im surprised somebody, Cough "sig" cough hasnt tried to do something like that like they do with the already worn in holy jeans </div></div>
Dude, you're a fuckin' genius!!! A business that shoots other people's guns for them so that they can tell all their idiot friends that they shoot. You make them pay for ammo, too!!!
You'd be a millionaire in the first year, I'd bet.
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I'd be begging for a magwell after that kind of mileage.
11k in how long of a period? My guns have some serious mileage on them. I haven't been shooting my single stack much in the last year or so, but my limited gun probably saw 6k last year alone.
I'd be begging for a magwell after that kind of mileage.
11k in how long of a period? My guns have some serious mileage on them. I haven't been shooting my single stack much in the last year or so, but my limited gun probably saw 6k last year alone.
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I'm curious, what maintenance is involved with 1911 in that have higher mileage ?
I'm curious, what maintenance is involved with 1911 in that have higher mileage ?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PadronAniversary</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious, what maintenance is involved with 1911 in that have higher mileage ? </div></div>
It depends on what you consider high mileage. Most people's guns will get by with just spring replacements unless parts actually break until some pretty high round count numbers (40-50k). I would suggest replacing the recoil spring every 5k rounds or so, and the mainspring every 10k or so.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PadronAniversary</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious, what maintenance is involved with 1911 in that have higher mileage ? </div></div>
It depends on what you consider high mileage. Most people's guns will get by with just spring replacements unless parts actually break until some pretty high round count numbers (40-50k). I would suggest replacing the recoil spring every 5k rounds or so, and the mainspring every 10k or so.
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Beautiful gun you got there. I hate safequeens
Beautiful gun you got there. I hate safequeens
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I guess if you find something you like, still to it. Nice gun.
I guess if you find something you like, still to it. Nice gun.
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Looks great. I ordered the Ultimate Tactical Carry a few weeks ago and can't wait. It's basically the Thunder Ranch w/o Clints advertising. I ordered it w/o front serrations too. I plan to shoot the crap outta mine too, and just let her get whiter and whiter. No refinishing for me.
You running a kydex holster? Any parts replacement so far? I ordered a second fitted extractor, but considering the gun is MIM free, I don't anticipate many problems if it stays lubed and fairly clean.
Looks great. I ordered the Ultimate Tactical Carry a few weeks ago and can't wait. It's basically the Thunder Ranch w/o Clints advertising. I ordered it w/o front serrations too. I plan to shoot the crap outta mine too, and just let her get whiter and whiter. No refinishing for me.
You running a kydex holster? Any parts replacement so far? I ordered a second fitted extractor, but considering the gun is MIM free, I don't anticipate many problems if it stays lubed and fairly clean.
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i am curious to see how ceracote would hold up after that kind of use
i am curious to see how ceracote would hold up after that kind of use
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Thats great man, I know so many people with high end firearms who are afraid to shoot them, never mind let them get some holster wear.
Thats great man, I know so many people with high end firearms who are afraid to shoot them, never mind let them get some holster wear.
