Les Baer
Les Baer Custom was founded in 1993 in Hillsdale, Illinois, and later moved to LeClaire, Iowa. The company builds premium custom 1911 pistols known for exceptional accuracy and craftsmanship. Each Les Baer pistol is hand-fitted and guaranteed to shoot 3-inch or 1.5-inch groups at 50 yards depending on the model, making them favorites among competitive shooters.
Looking for a Les Baer handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Les Baer model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 19 Les Baer models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Les Baer offers 1 caliber on the California roster, with .45 ACP being the most common (19 models). Prices range from $2,199 to $2,699 MSRP.
Yes — any Les Baer model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.