Remington R1 - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

CharlieSW · 02-09-2012, 09:17 PM

I bought a Remington R3 at the first gun show of the year, and right out of the box, I am a little underwhelmed. Based on the reviews, I expected a superior trigger and accuracy. My gun is good, in both regards, but not great. It was very stiff initially, and is slowly breaking in, so I will give it some more time -- it is obviously well made, and the manufacturing tolerances account for the tightness. It is definitely reliable and does not seem to be sensitive to different types of ammo.

graehaven · 02-09-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by medalguy

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!

Can you post the link to those specific mags?

GunNut89 · 04-25-2012, 08:24 PM

hey guys, dont mean to bring up an old thread but the time is nearing for me to purchase my first 1911. i am heading up north for a shooting trip in four weeks so i gotta get one before then. im still leaning towards the R1 just because its a remington. should i be considering a rock island?

graehaven · 04-26-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

hey guys, dont mean to bring up an old thread but the time is nearing for me to purchase my first 1911. i am heading up north for a shooting trip in four weeks so i gotta get one before then. im still leaning towards the R1 just because its a remington. should i be considering a rock island?

The R1 is all made here in the USA - specifically, all in NY state.

As far as I know, the Rock Island isn't - but they are a fantastic 1911, by all accounts.

You can't go wrong with either choice.

GunNut89 · 04-26-2012, 08:40 PM

thanks for the input graehaven. i think im going with the r1 talo edition

norahc · 04-26-2012, 08:59 PM

I recently purchased the R1 (non-Talo) and I have been very pleased with it. Remington did a nice job of keeping the original, classic appearance of the 1911 and incorporating some of the A1 (and later) modifications.

graehaven · 04-26-2012, 09:00 PM

Good for you. Post pix when you can.

norahc · 04-26-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by graehaven

Good for you. Post pix when you can.

I'm assuming this is for GunNut89 and not me.

graehaven · 04-26-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by norahc

I'm assuming this is for GunNut89 and not me.

Um, yes.

CampingJosh · 04-26-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by norahc

I'm assuming this is for GunNut89 and not me.

It's not like we don't want pictures from you...

norahc · 04-26-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CampingJosh

It's not like we don't want pictures from you...

I posted one already...not my fault you forgot.

GunNut89 · 04-29-2012, 07:37 PM

looks like im going to have to settle for the basic r1. no one around me has a talo edition. snooze you lose i guess. i think i'll still be very pleased with r1

GunNut89 · 05-01-2012, 08:37 PM

hopefully tomorrow night i will be back on here saying i am a proud new owner of a 1911!!! whats the best and cheapest ammo to target shoot with for these pistols?

graehaven · 05-02-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

hopefully tomorrow night i will be back on here saying i am a proud new owner of a 1911!!! whats the best and cheapest ammo to target shoot with for these pistols?

Winchester white box, or Federal work. Fairly inexpensive.

GunNut89 · 05-02-2012, 08:41 PM

happy to say these words. I AM NOW A PROUD OWNER OF A REMINGTON 1911!!!!!! pics will be coming soon

norahc · 05-02-2012, 08:50 PM

Congrats!

GunNut89 · 05-02-2012, 09:03 PM

thanks man!! i cant wait to shoot it. sure feels "right" in my hand.

jacksonco · 05-02-2012, 09:57 PM

I can not speak for the base model R1, but I did buy an R1 Enhanced Model off of DD late last year. It is flawless and shoots dead on at 10 yards with 230 gr plated bullets. I shoot it better than my other 3 1911 pistols. It was a little tight the first outing but it is perfect now. I could not ask for a better priced or quality 1911 model pistol.

Oh yea, CONGRATULATIONS on your new R!.

graehaven · 05-03-2012, 06:34 AM

Next, of course, you'll both need custom grips from Woodnut for your guns.

norahc · 05-03-2012, 09:50 AM

No custom grips for me. I prefer the original classic look.

GunNut89 · 05-03-2012, 07:34 PM

i have seen some of his customs grips on here. i've already been thinking about a design i would like

25yretcoastie · 05-03-2012, 07:52 PM

Have fun with it

norahc · 05-03-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

i have seen some of his customs grips on here. i've already been thinking about a design i would like

I've seen pictures, and he does excellent work. It's just that I prefer the original classic look instead.

Zane71464 · 05-06-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

happy to say these words. I AM NOW A PROUD OWNER OF A REMINGTON 1911!!!!!! pics will be coming soon

Congrats on your new 1911! (looking for one myself)

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

I can not speak for the base model R1, but I did buy an R1 Enhanced Model off of DD late last year. It is flawless and shoots dead on at 10 yards with 230 gr plated bullets. I shoot it better than my other 3 1911 pistols. It was a little tight the first outing but it is perfect now. I could not ask for a better priced or quality 1911 model pistol.

Oh yea, CONGRATULATIONS on your new R!.

My brother in law just bought one this last evening and only saw the pics
of it. From what I saw on the Rem. web sight....NICE!
I hope to get his in my hands here in a few days and have a look...I may
be "sold" on my fisrt 1911? (and the price, IMO, isnt bad either, compared
to other's.)

dragonfly · 05-13-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by H-D

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

I got a stainless about 3 weeks ago. First and only one I have seen. I have been pining over the R1 ever since I saw the first advertisement. I have had it to the range once and shot 50 rounds through it without a hickup. I was shooting a little low, but I do that with my Beretta as well. I worked on my grip and trigger squeeze/sight picture and my last 6 round group was at 6

clock, bottom of the bull in about a 3-4 group at 25 yards. I think that is outstanding, especially for my first time with a .45, brand new. And the stainless, to me, is an absolutely beautiful handgun.

02-09-2012, 09:17 PM	#26
CharlieSW V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 60	Re: Remington R1 I bought a Remington R3 at the first gun show of the year, and right out of the box, I am a little underwhelmed. Based on the reviews, I expected a superior trigger and accuracy. My gun is good, in both regards, but not great. It was very stiff initially, and is slowly breaking in, so I will give it some more time -- it is obviously well made, and the manufacturing tolerances account for the tightness. It is definitely reliable and does not seem to be sensitive to different types of ammo.

04-25-2012, 08:24 PM	#28
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 hey guys, dont mean to bring up an old thread but the time is nearing for me to purchase my first 1911. i am heading up north for a shooting trip in four weeks so i gotta get one before then. im still leaning towards the R1 just because its a remington. should i be considering a rock island?

04-26-2012, 08:40 PM	#30
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 thanks for the input graehaven. i think im going with the r1 talo edition

04-26-2012, 09:00 PM	#32
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Remington R1 Good for you. Post pix when you can. __________________ 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.

04-29-2012, 07:37 PM	#37
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 looks like im going to have to settle for the basic r1. no one around me has a talo edition. snooze you lose i guess. i think i'll still be very pleased with r1

05-01-2012, 08:37 PM	#38
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 hopefully tomorrow night i will be back on here saying i am a proud new owner of a 1911!!! whats the best and cheapest ammo to target shoot with for these pistols?

05-02-2012, 08:41 PM	#40
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 happy to say these words. I AM NOW A PROUD OWNER OF A REMINGTON 1911!!!!!! pics will be coming soon

05-02-2012, 09:03 PM	#42
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 thanks man!! i cant wait to shoot it. sure feels "right" in my hand.

05-02-2012, 09:57 PM	#43
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Remington R1 I can not speak for the base model R1, but I did buy an R1 Enhanced Model off of DD late last year. It is flawless and shoots dead on at 10 yards with 230 gr plated bullets. I shoot it better than my other 3 1911 pistols. It was a little tight the first outing but it is perfect now. I could not ask for a better priced or quality 1911 model pistol. Oh yea, CONGRATULATIONS on your new R!.

05-03-2012, 06:34 AM	#44
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Remington R1 Next, of course, you'll both need custom grips from Woodnut for your guns. __________________ 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.

05-03-2012, 07:34 PM	#46
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Remington R1 i have seen some of his customs grips on here. i've already been thinking about a design i would like

05-03-2012, 07:52 PM	#47
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: Remington R1 Have fun with it