I am going to move from being committed to a 9MM relationship and take the plunge and buy a 1911. I have seen, held and like the R1 enhanced. However, before I spend my hard earned moola, I thought I would ask fellow CGNers for their comments, pros/cons or alternatives. Any info would be appreciated.
Remington R1
- Thread starter sly
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- British Columbia
I have a Remington R1 and a Ruger SR1911 and guess what I prefer the R1. Go for the R1 you wont be sorry. Get the stainless if you can but that won't be the enhanced version.
Reliable Gun has stock at a good price.
some pics I have posted before
as it came out the box
after some goodies were added
Reliable Gun has stock at a good price.
some pics I have posted before
as it came out the box
after some goodies were added
I have a SAM Commander 1911 and it is working good for me, Wolverine has the full size military for $440.00.
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/1710/SAM-Military-1911-45-ACP.aspx
I normally shoot at PCDHFC... if you want to try it out,I could also bring an old Colt 1911 for comparison..send a PM if you are interested.
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/1710/SAM-Military-1911-45-ACP.aspx
I normally shoot at PCDHFC... if you want to try it out,I could also bring an old Colt 1911 for comparison..send a PM if you are interested.
Scatter gun; can you tell us why you prefer the Remington to the Ruger? Fit,finish?
I'm sitting on the fence and the un-obtainium of the Ruger is getting me down, I've been on a wait for months.
I'm sitting on the fence and the un-obtainium of the Ruger is getting me down, I've been on a wait for months.
I was after a SR1911 to help build my Ruger collection (SR9 and GP100), but paying $200 more then new kinda bugged me. I held a blued R1 at a local gun show (awful finish for a new gun), and saw a SS one from a supporting dealer ($30 less then the blued one). Ordered it. Havent shot it yet (waiting on reg cert), but a very solid, well balanced gun. Way more then I expected!
- Location
- Richmond, BC
Bought one last Friday, just waiting for the transfer to go through, will post some pics when I get it.
I'm new to shooting, and it's going to be my first pistol. I've shot my friend's Glock a few times, and loved it, but I didn't have the money for one, so I figured I'd get a Norc 1911A1 Police Model for dirt cheap. I have an AR I plink away with (I cheap out and use a CMMG .22LR Conversion) mostly, and figured I probably won't shoot the pistol much, so it couldn't hurt to go .45 over 9mm (haha, famous last words, "I won't shoot it that much").
So, anyway, I went over to Reliable to pick out a Norc, and when placed side-by-side with the Remington, I was sold on the latter. I've got two other Norcs (AR and the M14), so no comlpaints on Norcs, but for some reason, I caved on the R1E. It just felt so much more refined, no rattles, really clean finish, and it seemed to have all the bells and whistles, and it was a lot more, but affordable at the moment. With ARs and M14s, it would have cost me thousands more for a name-brand one so I got the Norcs, both great rifles with no issues.
Well, let's see later on this week when I pick it up and shoot it.
I'm new to shooting, and it's going to be my first pistol. I've shot my friend's Glock a few times, and loved it, but I didn't have the money for one, so I figured I'd get a Norc 1911A1 Police Model for dirt cheap. I have an AR I plink away with (I cheap out and use a CMMG .22LR Conversion) mostly, and figured I probably won't shoot the pistol much, so it couldn't hurt to go .45 over 9mm (haha, famous last words, "I won't shoot it that much").
So, anyway, I went over to Reliable to pick out a Norc, and when placed side-by-side with the Remington, I was sold on the latter. I've got two other Norcs (AR and the M14), so no comlpaints on Norcs, but for some reason, I caved on the R1E. It just felt so much more refined, no rattles, really clean finish, and it seemed to have all the bells and whistles, and it was a lot more, but affordable at the moment. With ARs and M14s, it would have cost me thousands more for a name-brand one so I got the Norcs, both great rifles with no issues.
Well, let's see later on this week when I pick it up and shoot it.
I own the R1 Enhanced and I've been more than happy with it. Mind you I've not seen or shot a whole lot of 1911s but the R1 is definately worth it in my eyes. Fit and finish is great for the price IMO plus, you're not paying an extra X00$ for a brand name.
R1 1911
I was at the range today with two 1911s - a Colt Series '70 Gold Cup and an R1 1911.
I ran some IPSC 'draw & fire' exercises with both, weak, handed, 'El Presidente' drills, etc.
I spent some time on a duelling tree at 15 yds, the 10" x 12" 50 yd gong and the 18" x 24" 100 yd gong. I switched back and forth between guns; 100 rds total.
The gongs were shot in single draw & fire, and if I miss, I immediately fire again. I take as long as necessary to make hits. This makes hits on closer, larger targets duck soup.
While the R1 can't compare with the Gold Cup for trigger pull, I wouldn't feel disadvantaged to own just the Remington. Would I buy another? Yes, probably the enhanced version.
I was at the range today with two 1911s - a Colt Series '70 Gold Cup and an R1 1911.
I ran some IPSC 'draw & fire' exercises with both, weak, handed, 'El Presidente' drills, etc.
I spent some time on a duelling tree at 15 yds, the 10" x 12" 50 yd gong and the 18" x 24" 100 yd gong. I switched back and forth between guns; 100 rds total.
The gongs were shot in single draw & fire, and if I miss, I immediately fire again. I take as long as necessary to make hits. This makes hits on closer, larger targets duck soup.
While the R1 can't compare with the Gold Cup for trigger pull, I wouldn't feel disadvantaged to own just the Remington. Would I buy another? Yes, probably the enhanced version.
as I've said before on previous threads, you can't beat the R1 for function, price and reliability. Fit and finish IMHO belie a more expensive pistol. I find for another $100 or so over the norc, why bother with a norinco? Compared to the springfield operator i used to own, there wasnt too much difference other than perhaps trigger pull. swap out the handgrips for textured rubber hogue grips and youre laughing. Big ####off white dot sights for those of us who dont see as well as they used to...much better than thin black on black.
- Location
- British Columbia
where did you pick up the compensator for it?[/QUOTE]
The inventor / manufacturer is called Karl Lippard and his website is http://www.karllippard.com/search.php (if the page does not list all the 1911 parts use the "VIEW GUNS BY CATEGORY" drop down box and select "1911A2Parts")
Note, he does not call it a compensator but a "Nose Piece" since there are no ports for the gas to escape through.
He also sells on Ebay but does not ship to Canada. I suggest you do as I did, call him at the office and talk to him, he is a very interesting man with enormous knowledge of firearms - not just 1911's.
I literally begged him to ship me one and now he understands the process of shipping under $100 to Canada with USPS First Class Mail International.
PM me if you need anything else.
Remington makes them, so they should be pretty easy to get.
its more like $300 difference but still well worth it.
Nice gun and great pic.
R1 1911
I like the 'double diamond' grips that came on my gun - sharp checkering and great looking grain pattern. Better than the grips on my Gold Cup with the Colt logo medallion.
My one minor ##### with the R1 is the billboard sized 'REMINGTON' on the slide.
It could have been marked a little more discreetly, IMHO.
I like the 'double diamond' grips that came on my gun - sharp checkering and great looking grain pattern. Better than the grips on my Gold Cup with the Colt logo medallion.
My one minor ##### with the R1 is the billboard sized 'REMINGTON' on the slide.
It could have been marked a little more discreetly, IMHO.
- Location
- British Columbia
