LaFrance Nova

Notes: This is the world’s smallest 9mm Parabellum pistol. The weapon is good only for backup, and its small size causes heavy recoil, high muzzle blast, and poor range. It is, however, more powerful than most backup pistols.

LaFrance Silenced Colt .45

Notes: This is a highly modified M1911A1, using a revolutionary new suppression device. The silencer is attached to the slide and dampens both mechanical and bullet noise, as well as muzzle and breech flash. The silencer is designed for use with standard ammunition. Since it does not use bullet wipes, the silencer does not wear out.

Twilight 2000 Notes: With the Mk 23 Mod 0 in short supply sometimes, US special operations troops were sometimes issued this weapon.

Notes: This huge pistol was originally designed to fire the .45 Winchester Magnum cartridge; at the time of introduction (1983), Winchester was considering dropping the cartridge due to the lack of weapons that fired it. The Grizzly looks very much like a large M-1911A1, and in fact 39 of its parts can be interchanged with the M-1911A1’s parts (basically, everything that is not linked to the Grizzly’s caliber). The Grizzly is known for not having problems operating in dusty or dirty environments, and is very reliable. The safety catch is large and ambidextrous, and the magazine well is beveled. The Grizzly can also be converted between calibers by use of conversion kits. Two barrel lengths are available in the standard version; in the longer-barreled version, the end of the barrel extends out from the slide. The rear sight is an adjustable micrometer sight, and the trigger stop is also adjustable. Unfortunately, LAR got out of the pistol business in 1999 (concentrating on large-caliber rifles instead), and the Grizzly went with it.

Twilight 2000 Notes: .45 ACP Grizzlys were occasionally issued to US troops, normally in the 5.5" barrel version. US Special Operations troops were known to use Grizzlys in other calibers, and other barrel lengths.

Notes: These are basically "custom" M-1911s. They are very well-tuned and can be counted upon to function exceptionally. There are ten variants, most of which are identical for game purposes, though they boast an astounding variety of features. The Concept I is finished blued, and has adjustable Bo-Mar sights, cocking serrations on the front and rear of the slide, an extended ejector, a tuned extractor, a loop hammer, a lowered and flared ejection port, polished feed ramp, throated barrel, beveled magazine well, ambidextrous extended safety, and a slightly larger magazine. The Concept II is almost identical, but has a fixed combat sight (though it may be adjusted laterally by moving back and forth in its dovetail). The Concept III is also virtually identical to the Concept I, but has a stainless steel frame and checkered front strap. The Concept IV is a Concept III with fixed combat sights. The Concept V is an all-stainless steel version, with a choice of a standard 5-inch or an extended 6-inch barrel. The Concept VI is a Concept V with fixed combat sights; a variant of this weapon is the Concept VI LW, with a blackened finish over a light alloy frame, and a National Match barrel. The Concept VII is a shortened version of the Concept I with luminous sight inlays. The Concept VIII is an all-stainless-steel version of the Concept VII. The Concept IX is a version of the Concept VII with fixed combat sights and an aluminum alloy frame. The Concept X is the same weapon, but the slide is of stainless steel instead of blued steel.

Notes: The Custom Carry (in standard form) has a "Comanche"-length barrel (4.25 inches) and fixed combat sights with tritium inserts for night use. The slides and frames are made from steel, and may be in stainless steel, blued, or black finish. The safety is ambidextrous. The magazine well is beveled, the barrel throated, and the feed ramp polished. The extractor is extended and tuned. The ejection port is lowered and flared. The corners have been rounded for better concealed carry. A version in .38 Super is also available, as are version with full-length 5-inch barrels. In addition, the .45 ACP version also comes in a model that has an alloy frame.

Notes: This is basically a rimfire version of the M-1911, with Les Baer’s own touches, such as Bo-Mar sights and tuning for more reliable operation. The slide and frame are of aluminum alloy, the slide has cocking grooves in front and back, and the weapon has a loop hammer. This weapon was introduced in 1996.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.

Notes: This pistol is a 1911-type weapon with a match barrel, match barrel bushing, and a slide with cocking grooves at the front as well as at the rear. The grip is especially well done, with ribbing at the front as well as in the grip plates. The Monolith has an enlarged ejection port, a Commander-type hammer, and a match trigger that is adjustable for stop and has a light touch. The grip safety is extended, and the Monolith uses a Bo-Mar micrometer rear sight. The safety catch is extended and ambidextrous. The Monolith was introduced in 1999.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.

Notes: The Monolith Comanche is a reduced-size 1911-type pistol that that is designed to be as well-balanced as possible. This is done primarily by using a full-length dust cover – the forward part of the frame, while shortening the rest of the pistol to achieve the reduced size. The pistol becomes slightly front-heavy, but this helps fight recoil. The front-heavy design gives the Monolith Comanche natural pointing qualities. The barrel is a National Match-quality version, as are the bushings. The Monolith Comanche is more reliable in ejection and the ejection port is specially-shaped to help this. The sights are Les Baer’s own design, fixed with tritium inserts. The safety is ambidextrous, and the hammer is Commander-style. The magazine well is beveled to help loading, and the grips are finely checkered.

The Monolith Comanche Heavyweight has a few extra ounces of weight added to the dust cover to further decrease the muzzle climb. It is otherwise identical to the standard model.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.

Notes: This is a version of Les Baer’s 1911-type pistols that fires some different sorts of cartridges for Les Baer weapons in addition to the standard .45 ACP. Standard barrel length is 5 inches, but versions with 6-inch barrels were also made. The standard frame is of blued or stainless steel, but versions were also made with alloy frames (Premier II LW 1 with an adjustable rear sight, or Premier II LW 2 with a standard fixed combat sight). The entire pistol is tuned for reliable functioning, especially the extraction; the Premier II is built to close tolerances and ejector is extended, the extractor is polished, and the ejection port is flared and lowered.

Notes: The Prowler III is very similar to the 6-inch-barrel version of the Premier II, but has a tapered cone stub weight and a reverse recoil plug, as well as a full-length recoil rod. This makes it a bit heavier than the Premier II. It normally comes in a blued finish, and only in .45 ACP. The Prowler IV is offered in .38 Super as well as .45 ACP, and in a 5-inch barrel version as well as a 6-inch barrel model. It is also built on a Para-Ordnance large-grip frame, allowing the use of larger magazines.

Notes: Originally designed personally by Les Baer himself in response to the FBI Hostage Rescue Team's needs, the SRP (Swift Response Pistol) also had some civilian sales. After its adoption by the HRT, it was discovered that the barrels wear somewhat quickly and accuracy degrades over time, and by 1998, it was being phased out in favor of the FBI SWT Pistol. Its wide handgrip also proved difficult to handle for agents with smaller hands. The SRP is basically a highly modified M-1911A1, with a wider grip to accommodate the two-column magazine, lightened trigger pull, ambidextrous trigger, luminous sights, and better grips on the slide.

Twilight 2000 Notes: These pistols are still in wide use by the FBI, with little being used by civilians.

Notes: This pistol, introduced in 1999, is a compact 1911-type pistol. Nonetheless, it has a match barrel, match bushing, an adjustable rear sight, match trigger with adjustable stop, enlarged ejection port, Commander-type hammer, and ambidextrous safety catch.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This pistol does not exist.

Notes: Les Baer’s Thunder Ranch produces some of the finest specialty pistols around. One of these is Comanche Special; this is a .45 ACP-firing pistol designed for a gunfight, pure and simple, without fancy bells and whistles that no one would need in an emergency situation. It is a pure combat pistol. The construction is all-steel, with a Commander-type loop hammer. The finish is hard-chromed. The sights are Les Baer’s own brand of the 3-dot system, and the front and rear sights are both dovetailed and can be replaced.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This pistol does not exist.

Notes: This pistol is optimized for self defense and use by individuals who are licensed to carry a weapon in public. It is a full-sized .45 ACP pistol, and is of all-steel construction with a Commander-style loop hamper. The sights are the same as on the Comanche Special. The front of the Special Home Defense has a flat-bottomed frame with a mounting system for special small flashlights (either the M3 Tactical Illuminator or SureFire X200 Illuminator). These lights are powerful small flashlights that can momentarily blind an intruder, and the cost of the pistol includes one of these. As with the Comanche Special, the sights are dovetailed and can be replaced.

Twilight 2000 Notes: This pistol does not exist.

Notes: This is a smaller version of the LM-4, built for smaller or less strong people or people who otherwise do not need the more powerful cartridge. Later, a more powerful version was offered. It is otherwise similar to the LM-4, except for the smaller size.