Newbie looking to buy 1911

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I recently acquired my RPAL and currently in the market for a 1911 pistol. I've shot around 5-6 times prior to obtaining my license and tried out different pistols in different calibres, 9mm (Glock 19), .40 S&W (HK P226), .45ACP (Colt 1911, Iver johnson 1911, Glock 21). At the end of the day I enjoyed shooting .45ACP in 1911s.

I've currently have my eye set on the Remington 1911 R1. The price on it seems fairly reasonable, big fan of the black oxide finish. I've read some reviews which seemed fairly decent, except for the finish wearing off. Anyways I just wanted to see if anyone has shot one and how their experience was. Also if there are other alternative 1911s that I can consider at this price range (~$700-900 CAD).

Thanks in advance!
 
Funny, Ted, the only experience I have with 1911s are the original Series 70/80 Colts from the late 80s, and only ones I've owned are the S&W Commander PD and SIG TTT. I really like the SIG, except I could not get over the look of the external extractor ( same for the S&W) so I sold them.
The Heinie style night sights on the SIG are fantastic though. Wish more guns came stock with those sights rather than the 3-Dot type.
 
You can get a new 1911 Norinco, minus the original finish for $225 shipped with no tax, on E.E., now. Inexpensive way to try out a 1911. Never had a Norinco 1911 that disappointed me.
 
Personally, I'd stay away from the Remington 1911. One of the least precise guns I've ever shot. It's even kind of a turn off. Especially for a new shooter.

If you really want a 1911, i'd say save a bit more money and get a Colt or a Sig. that's my advise. I have shot many 1911's and the Remington have ALWAYS been a disappointment. Now I have never tried thé Norinco, and I can't speak for it, and I know that some swear by them, but there's something about Chinese pistols that just doesn't appeal to me. Even for less than 300$.

There's actually a beautiful Sig1911 on the EE right now for 1100. So that's not so much off your buddy and a way better gun that the Remington.

Just my 0.02$
 
Go for it! The Remmy 1911's are one of their better firearms. They are very smooth for the money and their fit and finish is very decent for the price range. The enhanced version is a nicer gun with a few of the options that you will want to add to the plain vanilla R1 anyway. I had a base-model R1 that shoot extremely well and I ended up adding the beavertail, hammer, safety ...... All said and done, it was a very good shooter that digested every type of ammo I stuffed in it. In a moment of temporary insanity, I sold the pistol. Go ahead and buy a Sig if you want a pistol that you can't get a holster for because the slide is a goofy shape. If you want to get into the price range of a Sig - get a Colt. You won't be disappointed.
 
My R1 Enhanced has been an excellent shooter since day one. Never jams, shoots where you line it up, came with Trijicon night sight on the front, Novak on the rear, and Crimson Trace grips. I am very happy with it - I say go for it.
 
Thanks everyone for your advice. It's encouraging to hear that I'm somewhat in right ballpark going with Remington, but good to hear that there are some other pistols to look at and compare. In particular I'm looking more into the Sig 1911, love the rosewood grips, thanks Salibas007!
I’ll keep you guys posted to what I end up getting at the end of the day. Right now I still have a bunch of stuff to sort out before I’ll be out shooting at the range (i.e. convincing the wife, getting membership, figuring storage etc.. ) Probably the hardest part is the wife, but that should probably be in another topic haha.
 
Remington R1, Springfield Armoury, and Rock Island Armoury have all produced solid models of 1911 that are fairly cost efficient. If you want to pay more then I'd suggest Sig Sauer and Ruger.
 
My first gun was a Para 9mm 1911. I have a .45 Kimber now that I like more but I am glad I got the Para first. I think starting out with a 9mm is better because there is less recoil so you have a less chance of developing a flinch, plus the ammo is cheaper so you can shoot more. It was fairly cheap and has a pretty decent trigger and smoothless to it. I did have one small problem with the extractor on mine but it was an easy fix and I am glad it happened because I learned a lot trying to fix it. It's been fine ever since. Wanting your gun to have problems sounds dub but I enjoy the challenge of fixing it and the knowledge I gain from doing so. Almost all of the time the fixes are free or involve a part costing less than $5. If I were to do it again I would get a cheap 9mm norinco.
 
If you don't mind a little tinkering and polishing, Shooters Arms Manufacturing is good value. And Wolverine Supply does an excellent job of standing behind them. EXCELLENT!
 
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