Les Baer Ultimate Master vs Wilson Classic

[calshipbuilder]

These pistols are very close in specs and price. I'm gonna get one or the other and need some help deciding which. I don't think there is really a wrong decision here, but would like to get some input. I'd be using this as a range toy and maybe some IPSC single stack.

http://wilsoncombat.com/new/handgun-classic.asp#.Vgwg3Y9VhBc

https://www.lesbaer.com/UM5.html

Based on my google-fu, the wilson will have better fit&finish, while the les baer better accuracy, but is there anything else I should consider?

Will the Wilson be much more reliable? Does Les Baer use better steel?

Thanks!

[meno377]

If you're going to shoot it all the time, I would pick the LB. If it's more of a safe queen go with Wilson. I saw that you would use it as a range toy but how often would you shoot it or how many rounds per week?

[calshipbuilder]

~250 rounds/month

[NiteQwill]

Can't go wrong with either.

I'm partial to Les Baer, though.

[45R]

Les Baer.....they make great shooters!

[meno377]

^+1

[stormvet]

Your not going to wear out or out shoot either one. Personal prefrence, I'll take a WC over a LB any day.

[calshipbuilder]

could anyone advise if the custom touches (magwell, recessed stop, crowned muzzle) on this would push it off roster?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=509969441#PIC

UPDATE

Wilson helped me out, only the Magwell was on the approved gun. Bummer.

[boomer135]

Although I cant say much of the WC I do own a LB Ultimate Master.

I shoot the crap out of the LB both right and left handed, so I appreciate the ambi safety and flared mag well . It is by far IMO the best 1911 I own. If you are concerned with the finish wearing then just send it in for a refinish years down the road.

The only thing I don't like about a custom 1911 is the trigger reset. It's a bit soft, I shoot all my pistols from reset, and prefer a more positive reset. It's difficult to have a more pronounced reset on a custom trigger. I do appreciate the smooth trigger on the custom 1911's, just takes a but to get used to a smoother reset.

[calshipbuilder]

anybody have an opinion on the steel used for these guns?

[NiteQwill]

anybody have an opinion on the steel used for these guns?

They both used carbon (forged) steel. Usually oversized, fitted frames.

If you're looking at "durability & lifespan..." Most likely the gun will outlast you and your grandchildren if cared for properly...

[Legasat]

Ferrari or Lamborghini? Tough choice.

Wilson if it was my money....

[jeffrice6]

Wilson's generally have a higher resale value if that matters to you ~ Big fan of my Baer!

[benjamac]

Just for the sake of conversation, why not an SA Pro?

[NiteQwill]

Just for the sake of conversation, why not an SA Pro?

The biggest problem is the wait for most people.

Outside of that, some purists like guns without MIM parts.

I own both, a Pro, LB, or Wilson are very good guns. Wilsons definitely have a better fitting. The LB and Pro look like tools, ready and willing to be abused.