Remington 1911 R1 vs the R1 Enhanced .

[NB Rifles]

Looking at the R1 and the R1 enhanced at LGD Enhanced going for 250.00 more. Would the 250.00 be better spent on a trigger tune by a good gunsmith, if the enhanced even has a better trigger. Am not concerned by the fixed sights on the plain R1 because I would install a optic anyway. .45AC

Where are these pistols made?

 

[Sharps '74]

I've got the R1 "Enhanced" CMD in SS. Love it!

It has adjustable sights, extended mag release, grooved front strap. It is the best fitted 1911 I own, rivalling my Series '70 Gold Cup. Good trigger out of the box, surprising for a Series '70 trigger. I found the grips too aggressive for my liking.

If I wanted another 5" 1911, I'd but the "Enhanced" version.

 

[bigdaddyeo]

I've got the R1 Enhanced. Really only bought the enhanced model over the standard because it came customized to my liking without me having to do anything. I really like the Front serations and fiber optic front sight. When I bought it 3-4 years ago it was $869 from Reliable and for that price point there wasn't much else comparable.

 

[MuthaFunk]

In my opinion the Enhanced is worth it for the sights alone. The Enhanced is Novak cut which is a positive should you decide to change the sights to something else. The regular R1 is a proprietary sight cut making upgrades difficult to source and expensive to install.

 

[GLS_1956]

I can't compare the R1 to the R1 Enhanced because I only have the Enhanced. But I tell people that the R1 Enhanced is the best 1911 I have and I have two other Colt 1911s, from the 1970s.