Couldn't find any bad reviews on it in either 9mm or 45 ACP so, when I saw grab-a-gun had the 9mm for $555, I figured why not and just ordered one. First time ordering from GaG so we'll see how that goes. Any of you guys have experience with the R1s? I checked one out the other day at the LGS and the only things I didn't like were the thicker than normal grips and the trigger was a bit sloppy but those are easily changed. I really liked the trigger action, super smooth and it felt like it was just around 4 pounds.
Todd,
A couple of years ago, I gave an 1911 R1 .45ACP
to my grandson to carry on the job. He loves it.
It was full size. I liked the feel of the grip, as my
hands are large
Blackie.
Don't get the regular R1 commander. My first time picking it up then picking up something better the lack of quality and fitment was obvious. Traded it on a used Para double stack not even a week later. From what I've heard, the enhanced models are quite a bit better so good luck.
That's marketing though, the basic ones exist to sell the better ones. still stupid that I can get any number of guns for half the price put together better than something with a reputation that's been around for 100 years.
Quote from: russc2542 on March 19, 2018, 08:49:53 AM
That's marketing though, the basic ones exist to sell the better ones. still stupid that I can get any number of guns for half the price put together better than something with a reputation that's been around for 100 years.
I noticed that with Colt. When i was looking at the R1 I also checked out Colt. A $900 Colt was about the same quality, fit/finish as the Remington Enhanced. The $1200 Colt was much tighter. My plan is to learn the platform and eventually get all the tools to build a few myself. That's why I didn't want to spend a lot on a 1911.
Quote from: funflyer on March 19, 2018, 09:52:47 AM
Quote from: russc2542 on March 19, 2018, 08:49:53 AM
That's marketing though, the basic ones exist to sell the better ones. still stupid that I can get any number of guns for half the price put together better than something with a reputation that's been around for 100 years.
I noticed that with Colt. When i was looking at the R1 I also checked out Colt. A $900 Colt was about the same quality, fit/finish as the Remington Enhanced. The $1200 Colt was much tighter. My plan is to learn the platform and eventually get all the tools to build a few myself. That's why I didn't want to spend a lot on a 1911.
Todd,
Sent you an email, check it out.
Blackie
Not knocking Remington, ( PARA on the other hand........well), but I have had a Ruger SR1911 for years and have had no problems. The fit and finish is superb in my opinion. Then again, it isn't in 9mm either.
I had a Remington 1911 R1, and gave it to my Grand Son to carry on the
job. He loves it.
Blackie
Picked it up today and am very happy. This one is even better than the one I looked at in the store. Slide fit is super nice, bushing and barrel are tight, requiring the removal tool, and the trigger is probably the best of any other 1911 I've held. It has just a bit of take-up and breaks very crisp at 3-3/4 pounds. Can't wait to clean/lube it and hit the range.
Todd,
Please give us a range review when you get a chance. She looks pretty too by the way! I wish I had a R1!
Quote from: R51Fan2017 on March 22, 2018, 05:12:15 PM
Todd,
Please give us a range review when you get a chance. She looks pretty too by the way! I wish I had a R1!
Sean, I'm hoping to get out this weekend or on Monday.
Quote from: funflyer on March 23, 2018, 08:15:50 AM
Quote from: R51Fan2017 on March 22, 2018, 05:12:15 PM
Todd,
Please give us a range review when you get a chance. She looks pretty too by the way! I wish I had a R1!
Sean, I'm hoping to get out this weekend or on Monday.
Todd,
Pop off a few rounds for me. haven't been out too much lately. My back is giving me fits.
Blackie
Hit the range yesterday and all I can say is this R1 is a great shooter. Fired 150 rounds of ball ammo, 115 and 124gr, without a single failure. First pic were the initial shots to see where the sights were set and you can see that they were a little high when out at 20 yards. Adjusted and pushed the target out to 30 yards and used a rest, second pic.
The only issue I had was that most shells were ejecting straight up and back hitting me in the head. I had several land in my front shirt pocket, and even a few go down my shirt collar, ouch! I think I need to re-shape the tip of the ejector, last pic, or look at adjusting the extractor, Blackie, any tips on this?
Todd,
Great! Sounds like a good 1911. My Ruger 1911 ejects the same way. I have grown to ignore it. Now I don't notice it much anymore. Nice groups too!
Todd,
Don't try this unless you have an extra 9mm ejector
The 9MM ejectors are skinny compared to the .45APC.
File down the forward end of the ejector about 1/16 of an inch
Try that. You might try a different magazine. 1911s are
really bitchy about mags.
You know the drill pal. Let me know what occurs.
BTW, this manual has helped me immensely.
https://www.amazon.com/U-S-M1911-M1911A1-Pistols-Commercial/dp/B000HEGCQ0/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AA625A5HWRTX1KNEGXMZ
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on March 24, 2018, 01:06:12 PM
Todd,
Don't try this unless you have an extra 9mm ejector
The 9MM ejectors are skinny compared to the .45APC.
File down the forward end of the ejector about 1/16 of an inch
Thanks Blackie, a reshaping of the ejector is on my list of things to do but, after a few hours of reading last night, I discovered the extractor is in need of tuning first. Thinking about replacing it with a WC or EGW as I read they're much better. Take a look at how out of whack the stock one is. I'm not sure it can be tuned easily.
Quote from: funflyer on March 25, 2018, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on March 24, 2018, 01:06:12 PM
Todd,
Don't try this unless you have an extra 9mm ejector
The 9MM ejectors are skinny compared to the .45APC.
File down the forward end of the ejector about 1/16 of an inch
Thanks Blackie, a reshaping of the ejector is on my list of things to do but, after a few hours of reading last night, I discovered the extractor is in need of tuning first. Thinking about replacing it with a WC or EGW as I read they're much better. Take a look at how out of whack the stock one is. I'm not sure it can be tuned easily.
Todd,
For experimental purposes keep an EOM spare ejector in case you have to return the pistol under warranty.
Blackie
Quote from: R51Fan2017 on March 22, 2018, 02:14:01 PM
Not knocking Remington, ( PARA on the other hand........well), but I have had a Ruger SR1911 for years and have had no problems. The fit and finish is superb in my opinion. Then again, it isn't in 9mm either.
SR1911 isn't the same as a base 1911 R1. mine was the cheapest model (on sale plus rebate which made trading it +cash for the para a nice deal.
My Para's from back before they started overproducing and lost quality and well before Remington bought and gutted them.
An update on my R1:
I ended up replacing the extractor, firing pin stop and reshaping the tip of the ejector. The original firing pin stop was a typical production part and very loose fitting both fore/aft and sideways, as much as .005". The original extractor was far from tuned and also a bit loose in the stop.
I used EGW parts and had to fit them as required but now everything is tight and properly tuned. Shells eject at the 5 o-clock position and about 3 feet away, perfect.
Had it out twice last week along with the R51 and it's such a pleasure to shoot that the R51 is going to take a back seat to it from now on at the range.
Quote from: funflyer on April 21, 2018, 10:08:57 AM
Had it out twice last week along with the R51 and it's such a pleasure to shoot that the R51 is going to take a back seat to it from now on at the range.
The reason it is nicer than the R51 is because of the weight of a 1911. That 9mm isn't as big a cartridge, and it is still in a full size frame 1911, so with the combination of caliber reduction, and full size weight it makes a pretty nice shooting machine. I am beginning to get interested in buying one for myself after borrowing a friend of mines for several months.