sauza45 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I have been looking to get a 45 acp 1911. I handled the Trojan and do not like the stippling on the frame, so I have been looking at the Sentry. I came across a local shooter that has a Les Baer Super Tac for sell. The price between the STI and the Les Baer is only $200.00 more for the Les Baer. Never owned a Les Baer, how do the 2 compair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Baer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 +1. Les Baer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintreich Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 +1 les Baer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 +3 on the Baer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 It looks like Baer is the choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 That's only because the Les Baer people have spoken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) OK what about the STI people. Does anybody have both the Sentry and the Super Tac(which is a PII with night sights and Baer coat) to comapair Edited November 23, 2010 by sauza45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Also is there anything to look at on the Baer being it is a used gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I don't have a Les Baer but I do have an STI Sentinel which is now the Sentry and I'm very happy. On the other hand I'm not interested in night sights etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Buy the one that makes you wet.... They will both get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Yes that has crossed my mind also, the night sights. I like a FO front sight, and a lighter trigger. The Baer has a 4# and buy the time I replace the sights and do a trigger job on it is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm sure Les Baer supports our sport somewhere, I've just not seen it. STI does support our sport by sponsoring stages and matches, contingency money and other ways. If you're buying to compete, I'd think the STI is the way to go because of the sights. Why pay more to take the sights off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Also is there anything to look at on the Baer being it is a used gun? If it is a .45 ACP with a 9mm firing pin, watch out for breech face erosion. I'm sure Les Baer supports our sport somewhere, I've just not seen it. Les Baer has bent over backwards for me in the past when I've had issues with my gun. Just recently, he has started to get more politically active and has donated pistols to help promote concealed carry. I have nothing against STI. I've never owned one, but the last Sentry I handled wasn't in the same class as a Super Tac. It was a fine pistol, but it wasn't fit with the same level of detail as a Baer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thanks for all the input. How do you tell the diffrence in the 45 vs 9 firing pin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The Les Baer is a better gun. That being said STI inho has better customer service and does promote our sport. The 4 Baers I have owned were all super accurate and 100% reliable. My STIs have all been great as well. Which ever you choose will serve you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDOUBLETAP Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I like my Baer. You can count on it working every time you shoot it, plus its dead accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Hands on from a fellow enthusiast I own a Baer and really, really liked the STI. If I were to buy today I would support my sport and go STI. Either can drag you to the winner's circle. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am leaning to The STI from Brazos because I can get the FO sight and trigger job. I would have to change that out on the Baer. I have 1 HP Edge and 1 SC from Brazos and I love them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for all the input. How do you tell the diffrence in the 45 vs 9 firing pin? It's probably a 9mm firing pin. All you have to do is take it out of the gun and look at it. If you're not sure what you are looking at, take a measurement with a dial caliper and shoot me a PM. Or, take a photo with your camera phone and post it here. The STI guys have brought up good points. The trigger on the Baer will need work, and you'll need to install a fiber optic front. Not deal killers for me though.... You can't go wrong with either of these two pistols. And STI does support us more than Les. I disagree with the customer service comment posted by another forum member. Although Les' receptionist, Brenda, can come across as a "man hater" on the phone, I have received excellent service from Les in the past. I have no issues with him whatsoever, and I am a almost impossible to satisfy when spending that kind of money. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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