Remington R1 1911?

It was a good "cheap" 1911 and then the prices crept up and now some versions sell for what Colts and Springers go for--which in turn means you should probably buy those instead.

Finish is typical for a lower end gun. It can be nice or have a clattery trigger, bad fit of the grip safety, bad slide to frame fit. I have yet to see one that doesn't shoot right, though.

The tang on the GI is also shaped weird and won't work in with the drop in BGS all the tacticool kids are fitting on their guns.
 
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I've had mine for a couple of years & about 3500 rounds (hardball), now - w/o issue one rearing it's ugly head.

IMO, the fit/finish is fine, for a shooter - and shoot it does....

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I installed a Commander-type rowel hammer in mine, because the R1 Commander hadn't come out yet.

Since I prefer the Commander size, if I were to buy a R1 today, it would be that style ILO the Gov't Model.

YMMV.


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Both pistols mentioned are quality firearms and will last forever both have slightly different manufacturing methods and features, check out the Ruger And Remington side by side and make your own decision. Sometimes these forums bring out individual biases so only you can make a decision that will satisfy you for the future.
 
My R1 Enhanced is a good 1911 in any price range. The fit and finish is as good as any I've owned and I've owned a lot of 1911's in my life time. The grip safety and slide to frame fit are perfect on mine and all that I've held. Also the trigger is fantastic and is one of the most accurate pistols I own. After 1000's or rounds mine has never failed or given me any problem at all.

I'm sure there's a lemon out there somewhere, but I've never seen one. Yes, there are some models that are priced in the range of other more proven 1911's. I just suggest you try one out and see for yourself.
 
I bought one as my first 1911 with no regrets. Finish is nice compared to others I've seen for under $700. Trigger feels nice, a bit on the squishy side. I have a sw1911 and to be honest, idk if it's cause it's my first but I like shooting the Remington more though the s&w is prettier. I've shot over 1000 rds so far no issues at all except for a stovepipe from a reload one time. It eats all factory ammo I've ever fed it.
 
Mine's good. It's a decent quality budget level 1911- better fit/finish than less expensive ones, not quite as nice in the trigger and fit as more expensive ones.

The only real complaint I have with mine is the ejector pin is so loose in its channel that it will drop right out when the slide is off. Not a problem so long as I pay attention when I reassemble, but it's a minor annoyance.

It functions well and shoots accurately though.
 
I have had one for about 2 years... very happy with it, it is my only 1911. I shot a colt gold cup in the 1980s, so I know what a good 1911 should be.

I only have about 700 rounds through it... I now own so many different handguns, that I only get a few hundred through each one in a year.
 
I have been real happy with my R1S. It has not skipped a beat firing 95% reloads.

I did swap out the grip safety and hammer as I was being bitten by the hammer when it came stock, but other than that, it is a great shooter 1911.
 
I think the looks of the R1 are stunning, no fancy looking stuff!

And yes, the serrations go like this: IIIII ;)

I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
 
^^^ this was one of my criteria... I wanted a very traditional 1911, but with modern sights, a more open ejection port, and able to feed any ammo.
 
Mine is a good pistol, and I like it a lot. It shot very low until I got a new front sight from Rem (they were great about that)' and now hits to POA. Accuracy is good, for me, at about 3" at 25 yards offhand. When I start shooting regularly, I expect that to improve.

It isn't high grade, but it's good stuff.
 
As BTMJ noted my SS R1 is traditional with some modern enhancements. I bought a blue and SS pistol, the blue gun was a tack driver and made like a tank with no movement in the barrel and exceptionally nice trigger. I shot it a lot and then gave it to a good buddy. I was not really excited with the finish and never did determine what Remington used. The SS is a real beauty, tight all over and both guns shoot tiny groups, I could not be happier with this one. Also it does not have "Brazil----Philippines ---or any other foreign entity" gracing the exterior.
 
I bought my basic plane jane R1 back in Dec. 2011 for $550.00. I have had zero problems with it, and I like the pistol. I shoot my own reloads in it. I doubt I have fired more than one mag of factory ammo thru it. I have put both hollow point and ball ammo with bullet weights varying from 200 gr. to 230 grain without a hiccup.

I did send it back to Remington for their free inspection and cleaning within the first year of ownership under the Platinum plan. They paid all the shipping cost and had the pistol back to me within seven days. The pistol had performed flawless and the only thing they did other than inspect and clean was replace one grip bushing. I was not even aware it needed replacing.

In my view the plane jane R1 has the external appearance of the Military M1911 and the Ruger has more the appearance of the Military M1911A1 other than the chrome finish.

I have never fired the Ruger, but I have handled one. The two pistols have a different feel to them. To me the Ruger felt lighter but the specification weight of the two is almost identical. I think it might be a personal thing as to which one any individual will like the best.

Both pistols are American made (USA). The last I heard the R1 was manufactured in Ilion, NY. I understand Remington is moving a large portion of their operations to Huntsville, Alabama. So, this could change.

I like the looks, feel, accuracy, reliability and fit/function of my simple R1. I know others like the elongated beaver tails and other eye candy on their 1911's. Different strokes for different folks.
 
I was at my LGS and the owner asked if I had felt the R1, he handed me the gun and said rack the slide...very smooth.
He then handed me every 1911 he had to compare trigger and slide.
Kimber, colt, ruger, springfield, and some other brand I can't remember...maybe RRA. The R1 was the smoothest trigger and slide of any.
 
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