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Between a used Thunder Ranch (with match barrel and bushing) and the Concept 1 (brand new) 1911's for the same price, I'm favoring the idea of the Concept 1.
They both are 'sposed to shoot 3" groups at 50 yards (pretty dang sure I CANNOT).
Do match grade barrels and bushings wear better?
The brand new Concept 1 is VERY tight, and they recommend 500 rounds break-in.
I know there's lots of hype out there, but the Les Baer seems complete to me as a 1911 ready to be accurate without extra money.
Am I missing something?
Previously I've had a Para Ornance 7-45 that was ok, but had proprietary (uncommon 1911) guts and required special tools for a complete disassembly.
Our youngest's Colt 1991 1911A1 (series 80) shot rings around my Para.
I've been traditionally a wheelgun sorta guy, but am saving my pennies for a traditional 1911 with decent sights and groups (a beavertail is nice too).
Any red flags on the Les Baer Concept 1?
Are they as "ready to go" as a built-up from Brownells parts 1911 of moderate investment?
It's about twice as much as my son's Colt was used, but I can actually hit what I'm aiming at with his, and now that I'm used to it can't see any accuracy advantage to the last .41 Blackhawk I had, which I always thought was stellar for accuracy.
I'm just shooting paper recreationally.
Thanks advancedly.
-Steve
They both are 'sposed to shoot 3" groups at 50 yards (pretty dang sure I CANNOT).
Do match grade barrels and bushings wear better?
The brand new Concept 1 is VERY tight, and they recommend 500 rounds break-in.
I know there's lots of hype out there, but the Les Baer seems complete to me as a 1911 ready to be accurate without extra money.
Am I missing something?
Previously I've had a Para Ornance 7-45 that was ok, but had proprietary (uncommon 1911) guts and required special tools for a complete disassembly.
Our youngest's Colt 1991 1911A1 (series 80) shot rings around my Para.
I've been traditionally a wheelgun sorta guy, but am saving my pennies for a traditional 1911 with decent sights and groups (a beavertail is nice too).
Any red flags on the Les Baer Concept 1?
Are they as "ready to go" as a built-up from Brownells parts 1911 of moderate investment?
It's about twice as much as my son's Colt was used, but I can actually hit what I'm aiming at with his, and now that I'm used to it can't see any accuracy advantage to the last .41 Blackhawk I had, which I always thought was stellar for accuracy.
I'm just shooting paper recreationally.
Thanks advancedly.
-Steve