Les Baer Custom Para Ordnance Prowler IV 2011 ACP 5″ Semi-Automatic Pistol
SOLD FOR: $1924
LSB#: 210904DJ37
Make: Les Baer Custom on Para-Ordnance Frame
Model: Prowler IV 2011
Serial Number: WG2504
Year of Manufacture: 1995 (As per Les Baer)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action SA Semi-Automatic Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number, “PARA-ORDNANCE INC. / FT. LAUDERDALE FL”, and “MADE IN / CANADA”. The left side of the slide is marked “45 ACP” and the right side is marked “BAER / Custom”. The top of the barrel visible through the ejection port is marked “BAER 45 MATCH”. The rear flat of the slide is marked “504” and the chamber and slide stop are both hand inscribed “504”. The front of the barrel bushing is marked “7267718 / N M”.
Barrel Length: 5” Les Baer Match
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade and is dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight is a Bomar square notch target sight with a serrated face, it is click adjustable for windage and elevation and is dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black plastic with Para logos. The front strap has been checkered for additional grip. The grips have a few light handling marks. The checkering is mostly sharp with a few lightly worn peaks. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Black Steel Frame with Polished Blue Slide Flats
Finish Originality: Original to Custom Build
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the edges from normal use, most noticeable on the leading edges of the slide. There are some areas of thinning on the bottom of the side, dust cover, and trigger guard. The sides of the trigger guard have finish loss. There are a few minor scuffs and a couple of hairline scratches. The straight mainspring housing & extended magazine well have some thinning and mottled discoloration. There are a few scattered light marks from use and storage. There is some thinning on the controls from normal use. There is some standard operational wear. The screw heads are undamaged. The markings are easily read and well defined. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide is snug. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a 16-round magazine. Please note, no magazine will be included if prohibited by your local laws.
Our Assessment: Para-Ordnance has been cranking out double stacked 1911’s like this since 1990 and with a wide reception from the competitive shooting circles, it has become commonplace to see 1911’s capable of carrying flush-fitting hi-cap magazines, a huge step over the initial design. This one that has a Para frame but was customized by Les Baer, back in the day, Para would send out just frames to gunsmiths so that they could do a full house build with whatever parts they or their customer wanted. The gun is a full house build on a Para frame and has a Les Baer match barrel, national match bushing, full-length guide rod, skeletonized hammer & trigger, Bomar target sight, memory bump beavertail safety, ambidextrous extended thumb safeties, extended magazine release, Baer slide with angled serrations front & rear, and flared extended magazine well. The front and rear of the grip frame have been checkered and the beavertail safety has been well blended and the slide to frame fit is superb. This gun was likely built back in the day for a USPSA shooter who competed in the Limited 10 division and would make a great pistol to do so today. This would also make a fine duty, home defense, or target shooting pistol. Please see our photos and good luck!