The latest 1911-Remington R1

[38snapcaps]

Read a magazine article in the grocery store last night, I think it was Shooting Times, about this new pistol from Remington. It looks very nice, pretty much GI with large white dot sights, walnut grip panels, and a matte finish. MSRP is $700, hopefully less than six in the real world.

Strangely it's not shown on Remington's website. Does anyone know about this gun? Is it really made by Remington or is it going to be like an XD?

 

[bunkysdad]

I just went to the shooting times magazine website, found nothing, got sidetracked to the CZ website looking at a Dan Wesson Valor pistol, then CZ rifles, and an hour later............ There are just so many nice 1911's out there and all it takes is money, and lots of it.

 

[huduguru]

Interesting. Made in the Philippines?

 

[MachIVshooter]

If it's a rebadged Armscor or Imbel gun, I'll take a pass (yawn). But if it is an AMERICAN MADE no-frills 1911 from one of my long-time favorite gunmakers, I'll bite.

I suspect it is the former at the mentioned MSRP.

 

[SheepNutz]

Here's some pics I found on another forum. MachIV, it looks like the last word on the right side of the frame is USA, so you're in luck!

 

[surfinUSA]

Imbel (Springfield Armory in the US) 1911s are a well built with forged parts 1911s with an excellent reputation.

No they aren't a Colt or S&W, and no I wouldn't pay $700 for one, but for $500 with a good warranty from Remington I might .

If on the other hand if its a cast gun from the Philippines I'd Rather go with the Springfield. Their CS and warranty has an excelent reputation.

 

[modifiedbrowning]

MachIV, it looks like the last word on the right side of the frame is USA, so you're in luck!

What is says is Ilion, NY, USA. That is where Remington's factory is located. It doesn't say "Made in the USA" so it's anybodies guess as to where it is actually made.

 

[Oyeboten]

In the image, the relieved area of the Frame at the rear of the Trigger appears to be an unpolished investment casting surface.


If I ever feel drawn to have a Remington M1911, I will get one which was made in 1917.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Unless something has changed, even Springfield 1911 frames are made outside the country (Brazil). As long as Remington stands behind the service of the guns, etc, nowadays I guess we can consider it a "domestic" gun (like HK's, SIG's, Glocks, Brownings, Wincesters, etc).

 

[19-3Ben]

When's the last time Remington sold a pistol with its name on it? I know they used to way back in the day, but not in a long long time.

Very exciting, even if it is 'just another 1911' in a glutted market.

 

[docnyt]

My brother-in-law who is in the Armed Forces of the Philippines was issued a Remington 1911 that looks vintage. I don't remember seeing if Armscor manufactured it.

 

[dogtown tom]

19-3Ben When's the last time Remington sold a pistol with its name on it? I know they used to way back in the day, but not in a long long time.

1998


I believe the last was the XP100 (really a bolt action with a short barrel)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_XP-100


The last "real" handgun with the Remington name on it was the Model 51:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_51


The 1911's manufactured by Remington Rand during WWII were not made by Remington Arms.

 

[Zerodefect]

Whats with the billboard on the slide? Can I get one with "Cheesecake Factory" engraved in the slide?

+no beavertail=Fail.

 

[shibby]

wow, how incredibly mundane

this is the new vanilla of the 1911 world

 

[Walkalong]

I like the "Remington" on the slide. Very cool. Not wild about the big R in the R1 on the other side though.

 

[bannockburn]

I agree with Walkalong; I like the "Remington" on the slide as well; simple, classy, and neatly done. On the other hand, I think I would have rather seen "R1911" instead of "1911 R1" on the other side.

 

[Marshall]

I like it.

The "Remington" looks nicely done, simple and clean. I could do without the fancy R but it's not a deal breaker.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

If that is a final production version, it is a nice looking, no-frills gun. Note the high visibility sights and the lowered/faired ejection port.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Unless something has changed, even Springfield 1911 frames are made outside the country (Brazil). As long as Remington stands behind the service of the guns, etc, nowadays I guess we can consider it a "domestic" gun

I don't consider anything imported "domestic". There is made in USA, Assembled in USA, and then there is flat out imported.

I have tiers of preference

1: 100% USA made

2: USA assembled with quality non-chicom parts. Not Made In USA, but the next best thing.

3: North American made

4: European made

5: Everything else except China

6: Made in China. Absolutely will not buy unless I have no other choice and it's too complex or ridiculously expensive to build myself.

All that said, I don't see the classic Imbel or Armscor dust cover stampings on this one, so I'm getting kinda excited. The only current option for a nice U.S.-made plain jane 1911 with spur hammer and tang safety is the Colt WWI repro at over $1k.

 

[918v]

The lettering is too thick.

 

[mesinge2]

I like the short trigger, but it should have an undercut trigger guard.

I know, "but then its not a reproduction"

Well, the originals did not have the high visibility sights and a lowered and faired ejection port.

 

[Rancho Relaxo]

Lucky for them, Remington is getting into the new 1911 market before everybody else.

 

[Blue Brick]

Nice.

 

[ScratchnDent]

I like it. Vertical cocking serrations are a huge plus, IMO.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I like it. Vertical cocking serrations are a huge plus, IMO.

As well as none on the front.

With its very "GI"-like appearance plus the addition of the sights and ejection port, it seems to be placed to compete with the Springfield "Mil-Spec." If priced around the level of that gun, it should be competitive.