Concealed Carry

Review: Les Baer Stinger

It’s easy enough to find a service-grade and service-size handgun with excellent performance. The 1911 .45 Government Model is a…Read More >

Competitive Shooting

Fiber Optic Sights: What They Are and How They Work

Recently, two of the high-end pistols I tested sported fiber-optic front sights. So have a number of relatively inexpensive handguns…Read More >

Consumer Information

Fit, Finish and Tolerance: What’s the Difference?

When folks discuss the differences in firearms and how they function, they are discussing how the pistols are manufactured, “put…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Custom Carry Guns: Pros and Cons

When I choose a concealed carry handgun, I look at several factors. First: concealability. While some may be able to…Read More >

Ammunition

Range Report: Les Baer Concept VI 1911

Les Baer handguns are legendary 1911s with more than a little hand fitting and a vial of the maker’s sweat included. They are built, rather than assembled, and offer topflight performance for discerning shooters. Are they perfect? Perhaps not, but they are very close. Read the full report to how the Concept VI handled at the range.