Here's a copy of the email I sent Remington & the response I just got today. And as an aside, I said the article was in Shooting Times, it was actually in Shooting Illustrated. Anyway, here's my email & Their reply - I think I should maybe have been more specific...
Hi,
I bought a 1911 R1 and it is flawless! It’s early still but with 250 rounds fired it functions perfectly. I really like this gun!
I read in the June 2010 Shooting Times article that Carlos Martinez said both slides & frames are made in-house, and the article also said that barrels and most other parts would be soon.
I’m seeing on various forums where some people are posting the slides & frames are outsourced.
Two questions:
1) Are the frames & slides made in-house at Ilion, or are they procured from outside sources?
2) Is there a way for me to tell if my gun has a Remington made barrel based on serial number?
Thanks,
Jerry
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Response (Danny) 04/20/2011 01:52 PM
The frames, slides, and barrels are all manufactured by Remington under contract to ERPC. Some of the small internal parts like springs and pins are outsourced as they are by most any manufacturing company.
Remington® Arms Company, Inc,. has been contracted by E-RPC™, LLC to manufacture products and answer inquires pertaining to the Model 1911 R1 on behalf of E-RPC™, LLC. Remington® is a trademark of R.A. Brands and used under license.
Hi,
I bought a 1911 R1 and it is flawless! It’s early still but with 250 rounds fired it functions perfectly. I really like this gun!
I read in the June 2010 Shooting Times article that Carlos Martinez said both slides & frames are made in-house, and the article also said that barrels and most other parts would be soon.
I’m seeing on various forums where some people are posting the slides & frames are outsourced.
Two questions:
1) Are the frames & slides made in-house at Ilion, or are they procured from outside sources?
2) Is there a way for me to tell if my gun has a Remington made barrel based on serial number?
Thanks,
Jerry
...
Response (Danny) 04/20/2011 01:52 PM
The frames, slides, and barrels are all manufactured by Remington under contract to ERPC. Some of the small internal parts like springs and pins are outsourced as they are by most any manufacturing company.
Remington® Arms Company, Inc,. has been contracted by E-RPC™, LLC to manufacture products and answer inquires pertaining to the Model 1911 R1 on behalf of E-RPC™, LLC. Remington® is a trademark of R.A. Brands and used under license.