Les Bauer BOSS

[RevolverRob]

Dude, get the fuck out my head, right now!!
I was just over on the Alchemy website as you were posting this.
I really, really like what they are offering.
2 things holding me up from ordering a Prime right now: 1. For some strange reason, I have it in my head that I want a Bomar type rear sight, and they don't offer it. 2. Trying to decide between FO front or gold bead.

I specced out a prime the way I want it, blued slide, hard chrome receiver, short trigger, and came out just a hair over 3 grand, which is still in the budget.

I came back to the 1911 type via the STI Staccato, which has really worked out so far.
This 5" all steel .45ACP, two tone is a want gun. I hit some personal and work goals last year, so this is my "bonus" to myself.

I'm not a collector or a "fondler", this is going to be shot and carried.

The Bomar cut is a little more classic, but the Novak Adjustable is a better sight.

But TBH - unless you’re gonna run a lot 185 SWCs or 200-grainers over light loads of Bullseye, the stock fixed will be well regulated for 230-grain @ 850 fps which is what ball and HSTs are going to run. Regardless Alchemy uses Novak cuts, so you can virtually any sight setup you want. Including using the Triji HD from Ed Brown.

[Guinnessman]

Used Semi-Custom prices are the lowest I have ever seen, and it would be hard to purchase anything new in that category. Then again, if what you want isn’t available on the used market you have no choice.

Instead of buying a new Wilson CQB in 2014, I should have waited and bought a used CQB and saved $1000. Oh well, you live and you learn.😹

[Guinnessman]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/856964219

Here’s a start!

[wvincent]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/856964219

Here’s a start!

Put that on my watch list, we'll see where it goes.

[SecondsCount]

I've had two Baers and both ran well but they were 1999 and 2003 models. The TRS is still one of my favorite pistols.

The last 1911 I bought was a 5" 9mm Valor and while the Baer pistols were tighter, the Valor does everything just as well with a better finish.

[45dotACP]

A Baer BOSS looks like it's running $2500'ish.

Alchemy Prime starts at $2595. For 95 bucks more you're going to get a hell of a lot better gun.

None of the bullshit fitting issues...Baer files the barrels so the fit is close, and then hammers the barrel into place. There is nothing about that, that God or most importantly JMB, intended. They set the feet up at almost 90-degree angles and it causes them to break off at higher mileage. The hood tends to get battered pretty hard as well. Sure the lockup is "tight", because they didn't fit it, they just hammered the square peg round'ish.

Alchemy actually fits their barrels (and every thing else) properly.

Have you been on my computer bro?

I've been looking at spec'ing out a Prime in 9mm and here you come all enabling 'n shit

Knock that off you. [emoji23]

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[RevolverRob]

If you guys think I'm all up in your heads about Alchemy...don't look at my browser history on my laptop.

Or on my phone.

Or on my tablet.

Also, please ignore the fourteen open tabs showing various Alchemy builds...

[Robert Mitchum]

A friend of mine sells high end 1911's.
Alchemy




Specifications:
Caliber: 9mm
Elite Gunsmith Crafted Government Size 1911
Classic Styling Cues
Hand Fit Frame and Slide designed by Master Gunsmith R. Schauland
ACW High Grip Ergonomics
ACW Extended Magwell
HRT Slide Stop
Reverse Crowned Barrel
Gold Bead Front Sight
3.5 to 4.0 lb. Trigger Pull
Front Strap and MSH Custom Bordered Checkering
Hand Beveled Edges for Comfort and Style



Specifications:
Caliber: .45 ACP
Elite Gunsmith Crafted Government Size 1911
Classic Styling Cues
Hand Fit Frame and Slide designed by Master Gunsmith R. Schauland
ACW High Grip Ergonomics
ACW Extended Magwell
HRT Slide Stop
Reverse Crowned Barrel
Gold Bead Front Sight
3.5 to 4.0 lb. Trigger Pull
Front Strap and MSH Custom Bordered Checkering
Hand Beveled Edges for Comfort and Style
Hand Fit Match Grade 5" barrel and bushing
Hand Polished Ignition Components
Hard Chrome Finish
Accuracy guarantee of 1.5 inch at 25 yards
Figured Walnut Smooth Grips
Omit the 'Alchemy Custom Weaponry' slide marking


Hand Fit Match Grade 5" barrel and bushing
Hand Polished Ignition Components
Blue Finish

Omit the 'Alchemy Custom Weaponry' slide marking

[Robert Mitchum]

Specifications:
Elite Gunsmith Crafted Commander Size 1911 - 45ACP
Classic Styling Cues
Hand Fit Frame and Slide designed by Master Gunsmith R. Schauland
Ring Hammer
Tritium Front Sight
Ball Cut Slide
ACW High Grip Ergonomics
3.5 b. Trigger Pull
Front Strap and MSH Custom Bordered Checkering
Hand Beveled Edges for Comfort and Style
Hand Fit Match Grade 4.25” barrel and bushing
Hand Polished Ignition Components
Hand Polished Blued Finish
Accuracy guarantee of 1.5 inches at 25 yards
Frame and Slide Machined from Forged 4140 Carbon Steel


Beveled Magazine Well
25 LPI Checkered Front Strap
25 LPI Checkered Flat Mainspring Housing
Tuned and polished extractor
Hardened Steel Pin Set
Forged Steel Slide Stop
Lowered ejection port
Extended Billet Steel Pinned Ejector
Polished feed ramp
Throated barrel
ACW Fixed Rear Sight with Serrated Blade, Lo Profile Tac Hook and .140” Wide U-Notch
Cylinder & Slide Single Side Thumb Safety
Traditional guide rod and cap
ACW Figured Walnut Grips
Two – 8 Round Blued Magazines with Steel Followers
Flush Cut Slide Stop
Flush Cut and Crowned Barrel
'Alchemy Custom Weaponry' Removed from slide

[wvincent]

A friend of mine sells high end 1911's.
Alchemy




Specifications:
Caliber: 9mm
Elite Gunsmith Crafted Government Size 1911
Classic Styling Cues
Hand Fit Frame and Slide designed by Master Gunsmith R. Schauland
ACW High Grip Ergonomics
ACW Extended Magwell
HRT Slide Stop
Reverse Crowned Barrel
Gold Bead Front Sight
3.5 to 4.0 lb. Trigger Pull
Front Strap and MSH Custom Bordered Checkering
Hand Beveled Edges for Comfort and Style



Specifications:
Caliber: .45 ACP
Elite Gunsmith Crafted Government Size 1911
Classic Styling Cues
Hand Fit Frame and Slide designed by Master Gunsmith R. Schauland
ACW High Grip Ergonomics
ACW Extended Magwell
HRT Slide Stop
Reverse Crowned Barrel
Gold Bead Front Sight
3.5 to 4.0 lb. Trigger Pull
Front Strap and MSH Custom Bordered Checkering
Hand Beveled Edges for Comfort and Style
Hand Fit Match Grade 5" barrel and bushing
Hand Polished Ignition Components
Hard Chrome Finish
Accuracy guarantee of 1.5 inch at 25 yards
Figured Walnut Smooth Grips
Omit the 'Alchemy Custom Weaponry' slide marking


Hand Fit Match Grade 5" barrel and bushing
Hand Polished Ignition Components
Blue Finish

Omit the 'Alchemy Custom Weaponry' slide marking

^^^^^ That right there, that is what I'm talking about.