Les Baer Custom Premier II Hemi 572 .45 ACP Limited-Edition 1911
This Premier II Hemi 572 is a limited-production variant of Les Baer’s flagship 1911, created as a tribute to the builder’s 1970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda. Hand-fitted national-match components, a matte silver hard-chrome finish, and a factory 3-inch/50-yard accuracy guarantee set it apart from standard Premier II pistols. Collectors value the tight slide-to-frame fit, distinctive automotive-inspired markings, and the documentation signed by Baer craftsmen.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal surface marks from previous handling. The slide-to-frame fit is exceptionally tight from the factory and will ease slightly with normal break-in.
What’s Included
- Original factory box
- (2) 8-round stainless magazines with black polymer base pads
- Les Baer Custom signed build certificate
- Les Baer Custom 1911 disassembly manual
- Les Baer “Born in Fire” catalog
- 1911 takedown tool
The Hemi 572 series is one of Les Baer’s rarest runs, produced in limited numbers for enthusiasts who appreciate both muscle cars and precision handguns. Each pistol carries unique roll marks and a matching build certificate that confirm its place in the series.
Performance is central to this model. A stainless, match-grade 5-inch barrel mates to a carbon-steel frame and slide, all finished in durable matte silver hard chrome. Les Baer guarantees 3-inch groups at 50 yards—an assurance that speaks to careful barrel fit and slide/frame lapping.
Shooting comfort and control come from black/grey VZ Recon-style G-10 grips, an extended thumb safety, and a beavertail grip safety. The crisp single-action trigger is skeletonized to reduce weight and shorten reset, while front and rear cocking serrations aid manipulation.
Sights are competition-oriented: a green fiber-optic front draws the eye quickly, and the fully adjustable LBC rear lets the shooter fine-tune elevation and windage. Combined with the tight lock-up, this sight package maximizes the pistol’s inherent accuracy.
From its limited-edition heritage to its match-grade components, this Premier II Hemi 572 offers collectors and shooters a blend of proven 1911 performance and distinctive styling that rarely appears on the market.