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Posted: 10/22/2012 5:34:18 PM EDT
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I'm not sure that would be a good trade monetarily. Could probably sell your nighthawk for more than you could buy a new les baer from cj1911heaven.
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Posted: 10/22/2012 6:43:52 PM EDT
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That is a good point
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Posted: 10/22/2012 7:46:32 PM EDT
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No way would i recommend you trade your Nighthawk for the Baer.I had three Baers and none were ever reliable,plus Baers support sucks.I found out the hard way.
I do own a Nighthawk Talon II and a GRP in 9mm,Much much better than the unreliable Baers i had. Stick with Wilson,Nighthawk,Springer Pro in the high end......i have various of these,the Baers are not on the same level....my experience from owning them. |
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Posted: 10/23/2012 11:11:42 AM EDT
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I would imagine that Les Baer's build quality, as far as function and reliability, are on par with Wilson, Nighthawk, Brown, etc.
They are a bit rougher than Wilson and Brown in terms of cosmetics, but that's just on the insides. And they are built TIGHT. My TR Special has functioned flawlessly for thousands of rounds. I did manage to bust a barrel link once, and they had it back to me in two weeks, good as new Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/23/2012 12:11:12 PM EDT
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I wouldnt own a Nighthawk, but Id still expect to get some cash or ammo in that trade.
As far as quality, Baer builds 1911s as well as anyone out there in the semi-production/custom range. And are as reliable as anything with proper break in, and usually more accurate than anyone else out there. |
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Posted: 10/23/2012 12:14:16 PM EDT
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Les builds great guns - break them in properly and you are good to go , I would trade a nighthawk for a Les Baer anytime. not so much a wilson though, and I own both, Les has great customer service , I know this from experiencing it
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Posted: 10/23/2012 3:15:51 PM EDT
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No way would i recommend you trade your Nighthawk for the Baer.I had three Baers and none were ever reliable,plus Baers support sucks. What are you, a Nighthawk dealer? 
I just got my second Baer & it's just like the first one: 110% reliable. I would also like to know how you quantify Baer support as sucking? |
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Posted: 10/23/2012 4:29:18 PM EDT
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No way would i recommend you trade your Nighthawk for the Baer.I had three Baers and none were ever reliable,plus Baers support sucks. What are you, a Nighthawk dealer?
I just got my second Baer & it's just like the first one: 110% reliable. I would also like to know how you quantify Baer support as sucking? I agree with coltnut with his statement. So true. I'm rather over my Custom Carry after owning it for 5 months. |
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Posted: 10/24/2012 4:25:27 AM EDT
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I want a full sized 1911for EDC and I really would like a Baer but I've read several negative posts about them. I thought Baer was supposed to be one of the best semi-custom 1911s out there.
I don't know that I would trade a Nighthawk for anything else. |
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Posted: 10/24/2012 7:09:41 AM EDT
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I want a full sized 1911for EDC and I really would like a Baer but I've read several negative posts about them. I thought Baer was supposed to be one of the best semi-custom 1911s out there. They are, for the money. I have a personal policy of sticking to 5" guns, and currently own 3, which have performed beyond expectation and without issue. I know Baer doesn't shorten the frame rails as is usually done on his Commander-sized guns, which can lead to feed problems at times. I'm not sure how he does the Stinger. I don't know that I would trade a Nighthawk for anything else.
It all depends on what you want. Either should work. |
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Posted: 10/24/2012 8:08:43 AM EDT
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I want a full sized 1911for EDC and I really would like a Baer but I've read several negative posts about them. I thought Baer was supposed to be one of the best semi-custom 1911s out there. I don't know that I would trade a Nighthawk for anything else. They are and the customer service appears to be fine unless you act like an ass. That's what I hear though I haven't had to use it. You want to hear horror stories start researching Nighthawk. |
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Posted: 10/24/2012 9:46:16 PM EDT
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If your NH works, keep it.
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Posted: 10/25/2012 6:04:37 AM EDT
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Quoted: If your NH works, keep it. Bird in the hand. |
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Posted: 10/25/2012 3:32:29 PM EDT
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I want a full sized 1911for EDC and I really would like a Baer but I've read several negative posts about them. I thought Baer was supposed to be one of the best semi-custom 1911s out there. I don't know that I would trade a Nighthawk for anything else. They are and the customer service appears to be fine unless you act like an ass. That's what I hear though I haven't had to use it. You want to hear horror stories start researching Nighthawk. You can research baer, wilson, Brown, nighthawk, volkman, Cabot or whoever, there is always somebody out there who has a horror story. From personal experience i know if you have an issue with nighthawk they will email you a shipping label & pay for $hipping both ways (good luck with Les paying). Had a front tritium go dead noticed it on Wednesday emailed my rep issued tag that day. I dropped it off to ups & the following Wednesday it came back. I'm pretty sure customer service works both ways. Act like a pompous ass and I doubt you get the same service as you would if you acted in a professional manner. |
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Posted: 10/26/2012 12:13:42 PM EDT
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I would imagine that Les Baer's build quality, as far as function and reliability, are on par with Wilson, Nighthawk, Brown, etc. They are a bit rougher than Wilson and Brown in terms of cosmetics, but that's just on the insides. And they are built TIGHT. My TR Special has functioned flawlessly for thousands of rounds. I did manage to bust a barrel link once, and they had it back to me in two weeks, good as new Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile This echoes my opinion on the subject as well. With all the big names, it's basically personal preference. I own 2 Baers, 2 Wilsons, 1 Ed Brown, and 1 Nighthawk. My personal preference is for the Wilson and the Baers. I'm not a fan of Nighthawk at all due to a horrible experience with their customer service. Cosmetically, the Baers aren't as "pretty", but they are tack drivers and I haven't had a malfunction out of them yet. |
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Posted: 10/26/2012 1:26:23 PM EDT
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If your NH works, keep it. Bird in the hand. yep...that's what I decided to do. Told my dealer yesterday to put it back out on the shelf. |
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