Remington 1911R1 .45 Cal

I am relatively new to the 1911 platform pistol. It has been with us for quite a while and many people are strong enthusiasts. I am not 100% one of them yet as I am still a Glock guy, but I will say I do notice that the steel frame on these and sights give extra stability and might just help with accuracy a bit. They are quite affordable for someone interested in a pistol like this.

As I mentioned I am a Glock guy. My primary gun is a Glock 17 9mm. I was thinking I might need a more powerful round though and was interested in the .45 Cal. I thought about the Glock 21 at first, but since it has a polymer frame the recoil can be hard to recover for some for follow up shots. I then was thinking of the Springfield XD .45 Cal since they usually have less recoil. I decided against that since I would still be dealing with a polymer frame. One of the guys at the gun range I belong too suggested the 1911 to me. I was also concerned because they typically only hold 7-8 rounds compared to the 17 I am used to with my Glock 17 and 10-15 that Springfield XD .45 Cal pistols will hold. I figured what the heck all I would have to do is buy a box of ammo. I did and instantly knew why so many people like the 1911 .45 Cal. The Remington 1911R1 was the model that I shot then and periodically take out to shoot as I am not in the market for a 1911.

The Remington 1911R1 is built like a tank. They make these in the United States in New York (talk about ironic with the gun laws there). It is made with a quality carbon steel metal frame and slide and a satin black oxide metal finish. The barrel is 5 inches for increased accuracy with front and rear dovetail sights. The trips are walnut wood. It has a standard capacity of 7 rounds + 1 in the chamber, but you can use many extended magazines. It comes with a case and two 7 round magazines. It will run you about $550 Online and $650 in store. It comes with a two year warranty that is not transferrable. This is its biggest drawback.

I was very impressed at the range with the Remington 1911R1. I found the trigger pull to be very smooth and not overly heavy. I found it to shoot very accurately even with a double tap. This is in large part due to the weight. I personally think it has less recoil than my Glock 17. It is relatively slim and could be carried with an in the waist band for a concealed carry weapon or easily tucked under a jacket or vest. The only major drawback that I see is the warranty or lack of one. They are built really well, but anything can happen. At this price you could easily buy a Rock Island Amory with a lifetime warranty that will shoot just as good.

Overall I will say that Remington has made a really nice gun that is very affordable in the 1911R1. It shoots really well and I have not seen one malfunction yet. The biggest drawback is if something happens to it and you need it repaired as this can get expensive. My thought is any gun that is worth a darn should have some type of longer term warranty. Even if it were five years I would give the gun higher regards. Personally I would advise someone to buy a used Taurus or Springfield 1911 or get a Rock Island new.

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Sources and further reading.

http://www.1911r1.com/sitecore/content/1911R1/Products/Firearms/Model-1911r1.aspx

http://www.thegunsource.com/item/48573_Taurus_Hand_Guns_Pistols_TAU_PT_1911B_45ACP_5_HEIN.aspx

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411539079