Remington 1911 R1

TheRaskalKing · February 21, 2012, 03:14 AM

What are your thoughts on the Rem 1911 R1? I've been eyeing one at the LGS lately, AND they're running a sale on it... I've wanted a 1911 for a long time, and I'm wondering if this would be a smart buy for me. I haven't been able to shoot that specific model yet, though of course I love the 1911 platform. What do you think?

And why is buying guns and guns in general such an addiction?!

GM2 · February 21, 2012, 05:54 AM

I bought one about a year ago and found it to be a very good and reliable weapon. It came out of the box shooting smooth. I have put lots of rounds through it without any problems.

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And why is buying guns and guns in general such an addiction?!

I am not addicted to anything I am just well armed!

excelerater · February 21, 2012, 06:04 AM

picked one up a few weeks ago,really nice for the price
Ran a few boxes of ammo,no issues....
Made in USA

bilbo1907 · February 21, 2012, 09:50 AM

Had one for 11days.It had a 5.5-6# trigger with a bad step.Also,very cheap ill-fitting sights.Those responsible for the fit of slide,frame,barrel,and bushing are to be commended.The gun is tight and accurate and with a little front sight filing and after a few hours of trigger work it is a keeper.

Pianoguy · February 21, 2012, 03:59 PM

I bought one a couple of weeks ago and can't wait to get to the range with it - hopefully tomorrow. Feels great in the hand.

I think buying guns can be an addiction at first. If you're new to them, there are so many that you want to shoot. But you soon realize that you can only shoot one at a time so the drive to buy them dies off. So try to buy the ones you really like otherwise you'll just end up buying ones that will sit around in the safe after you do finally get the ones you really want.

February 21, 2012, 03:14 AM	#1
TheRaskalKing Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2012 Location: The Hometown of JMB Posts: 212	Remington 1911 R1 What are your thoughts on the Rem 1911 R1? I've been eyeing one at the LGS lately, AND they're running a sale on it... I've wanted a 1911 for a long time, and I'm wondering if this would be a smart buy for me. I haven't been able to shoot that specific model yet, though of course I love the 1911 platform. What do you think? And why is buying guns and guns in general such an addiction?!

February 21, 2012, 06:04 AM	#3
excelerater Junior member Join Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 694	picked one up a few weeks ago,really nice for the price Ran a few boxes of ammo,no issues.... Made in USA

February 21, 2012, 09:50 AM	#4
bilbo1907 Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2011 Posts: 10	Had one for 11days.It had a 5.5-6# trigger with a bad step.Also,very cheap ill-fitting sights.Those responsible for the fit of slide,frame,barrel,and bushing are to be commended.The gun is tight and accurate and with a little front sight filing and after a few hours of trigger work it is a keeper.

February 21, 2012, 03:59 PM	#5
Pianoguy Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 235	I bought one a couple of weeks ago and can't wait to get to the range with it - hopefully tomorrow. Feels great in the hand. I think buying guns can be an addiction at first. If you're new to them, there are so many that you want to shoot. But you soon realize that you can only shoot one at a time so the drive to buy them dies off. So try to buy the ones you really like otherwise you'll just end up buying ones that will sit around in the safe after you do finally get the ones you really want.