Remington R1 - The Firearms Forum

GunNut89 · 01-11-2012, 05:33 AM

hey guys. i'm in the market for a 1911 pistol. there are so many different variants and makes of them i am having a hard time making up my mind. Kimbers are nice but pricey. i am leaning more towards the remington r1. any opinions on that?

NGIB · 01-11-2012, 06:03 AM

I bought one of the R1 Talo editions last month and it's a nice gun for the money. Not fancy and feature packed like some but fit & finish are very good and it shoots very well...

graehaven · 01-11-2012, 07:01 AM

Fantastic gun! Just got one myself and it shoots great. Picked it up on Dec.29, 2011, and just got out to shoot it 2 days ago. Great gun for the money. It was also my first 1911.

Helix_FR · 01-11-2012, 07:35 AM

They seem to be good. I have had a few customers that have them complain about how low they shoot. They ended up sending them back to Remington for a lower front sight. They seem to carry a hefty price tag for a really no frills 1911. The STI spartan or Ruger 1911 would be a better deal.

NGIB · 01-11-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

They seem to be good. I have had a few customers that have them complain about how low they shoot. They ended up sending them back to Remington for a lower front sight. They seem to carry a hefty price tag for a really no frills 1911. The STI spartan or Ruger 1911 would be a better deal.

The problem with the Ruger is nobody actually has one on the shelf. I know folks that have been on the waiting list for months. Price wise, it's a tad higher than the PI built guns but not outrageous - even the Springer basic models have went up dramatically - Bud's latest pricing for a parked Mil-Spec is $575...

RunningOnMT · 01-11-2012, 08:04 AM

I want one just for the Remington name and because my other two 1911's are awfully lonely. Eventually I'd like a Ruger also. You can't have too many 1911's.

Double D · 01-11-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NGIB

I bought one of the R1 Talo editions last month and it's a nice gun for the money. Not fancy and feature packed like some but fit & finish are very good and it shoots very well...

The one I have in stock is identical to the one pictured.

reynolds357 · 01-11-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

They seem to be good. I have had a few customers that have them complain about how low they shoot. They ended up sending them back to Remington for a lower front sight. They seem to carry a hefty price tag for a really no frills 1911. The STI spartan or Ruger 1911 would be a better deal.

I paid $900 for two of them so I aint complaining about what I had to pay.

reynolds357 · 01-11-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

They seem to be good. I have had a few customers that have them complain about how low they shoot. They ended up sending them back to Remington for a lower front sight. They seem to carry a hefty price tag for a really no frills 1911. The STI spartan or Ruger 1911 would be a better deal.

The one I have shot does not shoot low. The other one is very low serial numbered and is going to be a safe queen for the next 20 years.

GunNut89 · 01-11-2012, 06:11 PM

i also considered the ruger but like previously stated, they are never on the shelfs at any of local gun stores.

GunNut89 · 01-11-2012, 06:13 PM

and that is one pretty gun NGIB. whats different about the Talo edition?

graehaven · 01-11-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

and that is one pretty gun NGIB. whats different about the Talo edition?

Different finish, different grips, and 2 eight round magazines instead of 7 rounders. That appears to be about all.

I just found those rosewood grips and ordered a pair for my R1 though, for 30 bucks.

I still want a set from Woodnut too.

GunNut89 · 01-12-2012, 05:44 AM

whats the price difference between the talo edition and just the basic r1?

NGIB · 01-12-2012, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

whats the price difference between the talo edition and just the basic r1?

Not much, somewhere around $25-$30. This just happened to be the one my buddy had in stock and I liked the looks. He did tell me that the finish on the early R1s wasn't very robust and this appears to be very sturdy...

graehaven · 01-12-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

whats the price difference between the talo edition and just the basic r1?

I've seen the price difference as much as $50 - $100.

Double D · 01-12-2012, 02:25 PM

The remington I am offering for 589.00 is the talo edition with 2 8rd magazines. You probably wont find a better deal and I dont know how long I will offer it at that price.

NGIB · 01-12-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

The remington I am offering for 589.00 is the talo edition with 2 8rd magazines. You probably wont find a better deal and I dont know how long I will offer it at that price.

Folks, this is a GREAT price - Bud's is asking $599 for the base model...

medalguy · 01-13-2012, 06:10 PM

DoubleD, I didn't see a listing in the FS thread, but if your Remington is still available I'll take it. PM me please re payment.

Double D · 01-13-2012, 07:14 PM

Medal, PM sent. You wont find a better deal.

H-D · 01-13-2012, 07:17 PM

Since this thread is still open.... has anyone seen a stainless R1S?

Double D · 01-13-2012, 07:31 PM

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Since this thread is still open.... has anyone seen a stainless R1S?

My suppliers have not had any as of yet.

H-D · 01-13-2012, 08:54 PM

Looked good in G&A

oldbrass · 01-28-2012, 03:03 PM

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I picked mine up last year for $569 OTD, its worked flawlessly and is accurate.I`m very pleased with it.

cpttango30 · 01-28-2012, 09:49 PM

Don't for get to check out Rock Island Armory as well. They make low cost high quality 1911's.

medalguy · 01-29-2012, 09:32 PM

I got the gun Double D was offering, and took it out to the range the other day. It does shoot low, so I need to do something about that. But the gun is nice and tight, and pretty accurate other then shooting low. But at least it's consistent. Nice finish although I may change out the grips for standard GI grips to save these laminated rosewood grips.

I shot it about 900 rounds and had no malfunctions at all. Fired it right out of the box after a simple disassemble and cleaning and oiling. Oh yeah, and I tried a group of ten cheapo mags I bought from Cheaper Than Dirt which are selling for under $6 each. As I said, no malfunctions at all. I don't know which I'm impressed with more, the R1 or the cheap mags!

01-11-2012, 05:33 AM	#1
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Remington R1 hey guys. i'm in the market for a 1911 pistol. there are so many different variants and makes of them i am having a hard time making up my mind. Kimbers are nice but pricey. i am leaning more towards the remington r1. any opinions on that? -->

01-11-2012, 06:03 AM	#2
NGIB V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA/Sumter SC Contributor Posts: 152	Re: Remington R1 I bought one of the R1 Talo editions last month and it's a nice gun for the money. Not fancy and feature packed like some but fit & finish are very good and it shoots very well... __________________ Proud to be a veteran and still serving (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, experienced, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though...

01-11-2012, 07:01 AM	#3
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Remington R1 Fantastic gun! Just got one myself and it shoots great. Picked it up on Dec.29, 2011, and just got out to shoot it 2 days ago. Great gun for the money. It was also my first 1911. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

01-11-2012, 07:35 AM	#4
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: Remington R1 They seem to be good. I have had a few customers that have them complain about how low they shoot. They ended up sending them back to Remington for a lower front sight. They seem to carry a hefty price tag for a really no frills 1911. The STI spartan or Ruger 1911 would be a better deal. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

01-11-2012, 08:04 AM	#6
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Remington R1 I want one just for the Remington name and because my other two 1911's are awfully lonely. Eventually I'd like a Ruger also. You can't have too many 1911's. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

01-11-2012, 06:11 PM	#10
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 i also considered the ruger but like previously stated, they are never on the shelfs at any of local gun stores.

01-11-2012, 06:13 PM	#11
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 and that is one pretty gun NGIB. whats different about the Talo edition?

01-12-2012, 05:44 AM	#13
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 whats the price difference between the talo edition and just the basic r1?

01-12-2012, 02:25 PM	#16
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,084	Re: Remington R1 The remington I am offering for 589.00 is the talo edition with 2 8rd magazines. You probably wont find a better deal and I dont know how long I will offer it at that price. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

01-13-2012, 06:10 PM	#18
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: Remington R1 DoubleD, I didn't see a listing in the FS thread, but if your Remington is still available I'll take it. PM me please re payment.

01-13-2012, 07:14 PM	#19
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,084	Re: Remington R1 Medal, PM sent. You wont find a better deal. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

01-13-2012, 07:17 PM	#20
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Remington R1 Since this thread is still open.... has anyone seen a stainless R1S? __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

01-13-2012, 08:54 PM	#22
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Remington R1 Looked good in G&A __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

01-28-2012, 03:03 PM	#23
oldbrass V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA State Posts: 66	Re: Remington R1 I picked mine up last year for $569 OTD, its worked flawlessly and is accurate.I`m very pleased with it. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

01-28-2012, 09:49 PM	#24
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: Remington R1 Don't for get to check out Rock Island Armory as well. They make low cost high quality 1911's.

01-29-2012, 09:32 PM	#25
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: Remington R1 I got the gun Double D was offering, and took it out to the range the other day. It does shoot low, so I need to do something about that. But the gun is nice and tight, and pretty accurate other then shooting low. But at least it's consistent. Nice finish although I may change out the grips for standard GI grips to save these laminated rosewood grips. I shot it about 900 rounds and had no malfunctions at all. Fired it right out of the box after a simple disassemble and cleaning and oiling. Oh yeah, and I tried a group of ten cheapo mags I bought from Cheaper Than Dirt which are selling for under $6 each. As I said, no malfunctions at all. I don't know which I'm impressed with more, the R1 or the cheap mags!