Les Baer Custom Monolith Heavyweight

[TMan]

Well, this is a little different twist on the JMB 1911:



Several years ago, after being extremely pleased with my Sig P220 Sport with its compensator, I ordered the Sig P226 Sport. I was a little surprised when I picked it up: unlike the P220, it didn't have a compensator, but it was heavy.

Apparently, that is the same concept as the Les Baer: make it weighted to minimize muzzle flip. I wonder how well it would work. According to Les Baer it weighs an additional 3.5oz.

One thing I thought odd was that rather than have the trigger set to 3.5oz, it is set to 4oz.

[5ontarget]

I had to look and see how it was that they added the weight. Impulse said heavier frame and slide, but a heavier slide would slow the cycle time down and that wouldn't be good for the high performance shooters.

Another thought was they went with a heavier guide rod and/or plug in addition to the beefier frame.

They say it is in the centerline and along the dust cover. (so basically the front of the frame.)

[TMan]

Right 5OT, the weight is in the front of the dust cover (frame). I held one, but didn't shoot it. You do notice the extra weight in the front. However, to me: it just doesn't look right. Just like having a rail. I suppose if you bought one with a rail, you could add a 20lb weight in the front. ;D

I can't recall seeing any 1911's that are ported or compensated, so perhaps this is the way to go to minimize muzzle flip.

Off hand I can't remember which ones, but at least one of my Italian 22LR pistols came with weights that you can add to the front to minimize muzzle flip.

We used to have a falling-plates competitor that made his own compensator's for his Roger MK II's. (He has since gone to that big range in the sky). I remember watching him shoot and you couldn't see any muzzle flip at all. Of course it was butt-ugly, but it worked.