Remington 1911 R1

Swissman · Mar 23, 2013

So tell me your opinions and experiences about this new 1911-clone.
I hold one in my hands and the tolerances seems to be very "tight".

Thanks for your information

Swissman

george minze · Mar 23, 2013

I only saw one the other day....Seems well made, and trigger was better off the shelf than a Colt sitting next to it. The Colt was one of the new Gold Cup models. Not up to old Gold Cup standerds by a long shot....Trigger was stagy and rough by most single action pistols...Could be that was just ths pistol as there arn't many to compare to. The Remington had a far better trigger and fit and finish was comparable.....

brucev · Mar 23, 2013

I've handled them but never fired one. Impression is that the R1 is very well made.

Engineer1911 · Mar 23, 2013

I like my Rem 1911 R1. Acceptable trigger, well fitted, and accurate. I bought it because it was an "original" style 1911 as first built. The sights are tough for old eyes, but it is a fun shooter. Round nose or semi-wad cutter bullets feed ok.

The gun club I belong to has a plate rack at 50 feet. Six plates and shoot as fast as you can. Great fun! If I miss, its not the Remington's fault. I have fired about 600 rounds without any gun problems. I had 2 jams, both caused by bad ammo.

Stevie · Mar 23, 2013

I've owned one for over a year now...mine being an excellent..accurate 1911.

They can have issues with really sloppy build...I've seen pics of other R1 owner's guns with some seriously shoddy work apparent.

I'll tell you the good points of my pistol. Has ran perfect since new..is really accurate(best shooting 1911 I've owned)...has excellent trigger(despite series 80 safety). Feeds most hollowpoints and not magazine picky at all.

Bad points...the cast frame has some funky casting inside dustcover where the recoil spring and front of slide runs(seen this on other Remingtons too) wears the finish on slide. The plain 'black oxide' finish isn't all that durable. The sights have tiny-tiny set screws that may not be properly tightened from factory(sights can fall off...another issue I've had that others have had too). Some sharp places on sights and bottom of frame/mainspring housing. The slide-stop protruded too far ino mag-well and ammo had to 'jump' around it to feed(a problem many 1911 pistols have from new...they can sell ya' a $1000 1911 but cannot fit a slide-stop lever!). My pistol has a visable grind-mark on the back of the grip-safety..

I really like my Remington 1911 R1...however I would not buy one without examining the particular pistol in person. I waited until Remington had made 1911 pistols for over a year hoping to get one with no issues. Mine did have very few real issues...but I've seen pics of these that others bought after mine tha would scare you!

It's almost like some pistols are fitted-out buy expert 1911 'smiths...and others are stuffed together by the after-school helpers!!

sigp220.45 · Mar 23, 2013

My son has had one for about a year. He's put 1000 rounds through it without a malfunction.

It is a very well made 1911. The fit and finish are first rate. At around $700 I think its one of the best deals out there.

Rule3 · Mar 23, 2013

They have several variations of the gun. I "messed" with an enhanced version at the gun shop. Appeared very good to me.

They are supposed to be made "all in house" Now I do not know if that is correct and if Rem is making all the internal parts yet.

They did it before so I imagine they can again.

http://www.1911r1.com/

7shooter · Mar 23, 2013

A friend who is retired from S&W bought one and told me it is the most accurate 1911 he has owned.

G-Mac · Mar 23, 2013

Anyone know if these are actually made in Ilion, N.Y.?

Or are they built by someone else and simply branded "Remington"?

Stevie · Mar 23, 2013

Supposidly made in-house..although I suspect they buy small parts..and seems as if I read somewhere they source the 'match-grade' barrels/bushings

The small parts deal...before I bought my 1911R1..I scoped them out pretty good...and all the pics the slide-stop and safety were checkered...I get to the stores and look at the guns in person...the parts are grooved....

But who knows?...Maybe Remington bought small parts at first...then started making their own..may explain the difference in small parts

No markings on the barrel or bushing(except caliber)...but must be a good barrel 'cause my pistol is noticably the most accurate 1911 pistol I've owned. Barrel and bushing fit really tight on my pistol...and the supplied bushing-wrench is appreciated.

I do think the pistols are pretty much manufactured by Remington...or rather the LLC company ERPC that Remington set-up as protection from stoopid lawsuits. Remington says so..and all the pistol markings say so.

Rumors do fly that these are really re-branded Rock Island Phillipene made parts...but I don't think so. The way the frame is cast ain't too bad...but the Rock Island's frame is a bit cleaner casting. Other minor differences too.. I think Remington is making the frame...and ain't quite as good at it as they could be. It'a all good on the exterior...most of the frame interior is perfect...but the really sloppy work internal inside the dustcover is something I've seen on nobody's frame!

Ehh...I just took mine apart..and it does have a marking on the left barrel lug..a big M...possibly a clue as to who may have manufactured the barrel.

H Richard · Mar 23, 2013

While they are O.K., they are not up to a Ruger 1911, or anywhere near a S&W 1911.

chief38 · Mar 23, 2013

I handled one a few months ago and they are OK, but I would suggest spending a few bucks more and buy a Colt.

Stevie · Mar 23, 2013

H Richard said:
While they are O.K., they are not up to a Ruger 1911, or anywhere near a S&W 1911.

Yeh...I've examined and shot a Ruger..and would say it does appear to be notch up in quality for the same/similiar money. However I can also add that the Remington R1 I own has a far better trigger than the Ruger 1911 example I played with. better regulated sights too.

I'm well pleased with mine...and knew as soon as I shot it it was a keeper. I paid $649 for mine..which at the time was as much as maybe $50+ more than A Rem 1911 could be found. But the cheaper priced stores were out of stock...and the expensive store had several in stock. I went and looked at three of the same model R1 and bought the one I liked..and it was a good choice..an excellent gun!

One of the Remingtons at the store had a safety that was so stiff..it was two handed affair to on/off!!

TAROMAN · Mar 23, 2013

Bought one when they first came out.
Runs perfectly on any ammo.
In my hands its more accurate than my $$$ S&W 1911.
The first 7 shots rapid fire:

Dmaxboy08 · Mar 23, 2013

I love my R1. Very very good quality 1911 for the money. Mine shot alittle low at first but called remington and they sent me a different front sight and now the gun is dead on. I have put 800 rounds threw it so far. All have been reloaded hornady 230g RN and I have not had one issue. Trigger is very crisp, barrel fits very snug in bushing, and slide fits tight on the frame.
I would highly recommend this gun to anyone.

Grayfox · Mar 23, 2013

I also bought one when they first came out. I was actually on the waiting list at the LGS and got the third one to hit town. I have not been disappointed. Excellent pistol, well made, accurate, totally reliable and has the best out-of-the-box trigger pulls I've ever felt on a 1911.
I did change mine to a long trigger and an arched MSH. But this is just a matter of personal preference.
I really feel that the R1 is the best deal going in a stock 1911.

Harkrader · Mar 25, 2013

Remington R1 Enhanced.
I got one in July of 2012. Three of us worked it out at the range. It was as accurate as any of us could fire it, and was hitting better than a Sig 1911 we had beside it, and about the same as a Springfield Champion Operator Light Weight. Targets at 30 - 50 feet.
I don't like fiber optic sight and hope to replace it with a white dot sometime soon. It did not hiccup once with my handloads and several commercial loads. We were all very comfortable with it and would be happy to carry it.
I tried some surplus 1911 magazines and they all worked, as did the Sig magazines.
We took the Sig back to the gun store for return to Sig. It just twern't right, pitching bullets out more than 8" from center, when the Remington and Springfield held two to four, depending upon the shooter. That reminds me, I want to check with its owner to see what was found.

Buy the Remington. You won't be unhappy. I note the prices have gone up.

sipowicz · Mar 25, 2013

Add up the post counts of all those who think it's a great gun and multiply that times their total number of likes. Then do the same with those who think it's not all that. Go with whichever is higher. I would give my opinion on this wonderful 1911 that I have considered buying myself, but I have so many posts and likes that it might skew the outcome.

JackDaRiffer · Mar 25, 2013

I have an R1 Bi-Tone Talo edition and I love it....I also have the Ruger SR1911. The slide on my R1 seems alot smoother when racking and the R1 is actually more comfortable to hold than the Ruger, the Ruger feels a bit bulkier. They are both great guns and I love shooting them both.

4barrel · Mar 25, 2013

TAROMAN said:
Bought one when they first came out.
Runs perfectly on any ammo.
In my hands its more accurate than my $$$ S&W 1911.
The first 7 shots rapid fire:

NOT BAD FOR 3 YARDS

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