L.A.R. Grizzly Mark I .45 Win. Mag. Long-Slide 1911 with 6.5 in Barrel and Adjustable Target Sights
The L.A.R. Grizzly Mark I is a reinforced, all-steel 1911-pattern pistol chambered in .45 Win. Mag., built to manage magnum-level pressures. This long-slide configuration features a 6.5 inch barrel, factory adjustable target sights, and branded checkered grips. Made in West Jordan, Utah during the 1980s–1990s, it represents a rarer American-made magnum 1911 setup with distinctive factory markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in great shape for its age, with a few scuffs and scratches. The slide catch will sometimes not engage; this is likely due to weakened magazine springs.
What’s Included
- Two 7-round single-stack steel magazines for .45 Win. Mag.
- Wolff Precision Load-Rated Conventional Recoil Spring for L.A.R. Grizzly .45, 27 lb Extra Power
Chambered in .45 Win. Mag., the Grizzly Mark I delivers magnum performance in a reinforced 1911 platform. It operates via a short-recoil, single-action-only system and uses a detachable single-stack magazine with a 7+1 capacity.
The long-slide build with a 6.5 inch extended barrel and all-steel slide and frame provides a robust foundation. Controls include a manual thumb safety and grip safety, with an extended beavertail and a checkered mainspring housing for secure handling.
Factory target sights consist of a high-visibility front sight with a red/orange insert and a click-adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. Checkered synthetic grip panels are molded with L.A.R. MFG., INC. branding.
Markings include GRIZZLY WIN MAG, MARK I with the grizzly logo, a chamber marking of .45 WIN MAG, and the West Jordan, Utah frame address. Produced in the 1980s–1990s and noted as a rarer series, this U.S.-made example stands out for its purpose-built design and distinctive factory configuration.