Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special 1911 .45 ACP, 5 Inch, Two-Tone, Match-Grade, Hillsdale Rollmark, 7x 10-Round Mags
This Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Special stands out with its Hillsdale, Illinois frame rollmark denoting pre-move production, TR SPECIAL slide marking, and Thunder Ranch shield logo. It features a National Match-fit slide and barrel with a match bushing, a two-tone matte/brushed finish, and fixed 2-dot sights with a Trijicon-marked rear. Purpose-built 1911 details and a robust included magazine set make this example a strong, well-appointed representation of the model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- 7x 10-round single-stack steel magazines with extended base pads and witness holes
- Blackhawk soft pistol case
- Thunder Ranch shield-engraved checkered wood grip panels (pair, not installed)
- Challis Hex Drive 1911 grip bushing kit (Slim, black steel, set of 4)
The Thunder Ranch Special configuration includes the TR SPECIAL slide marking and Thunder Ranch shield logo, paired with a Hillsdale, Illinois frame rollmark that identifies it as a pre-move Les Baer build. The slide and barrel are National Match-fit with a match bushing, emphasizing precision mating of components.
Its steel frame features a high-cut under the trigger guard, checkered front strap, and a flat mainspring housing for consistent purchase. A lightly beveled magazine well supports faster reloads, and a checkered recoil spring plug adds a functional, detail-driven touch.
The slide wears front and rear serrations and a lowered/flared ejection port. Sights are a fixed 2-dot set with a dovetailed front blade and a Trijicon-marked rear. The two-tone presentation contrasts matte rounds/top with brushed flats, matching the overall two-tone matte/brushed finish.
Controls and fire-control parts include a checkered magazine release, single-side thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, a short, solid, smooth-face aluminum trigger, and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. Checkered wood grip panels are installed, with a second pair of Thunder Ranch shield-engraved panels included, along with a Challis slim grip bushing kit. Seven 10-round magazines provide a 10+1 capacity with the included mags.