Ammo questions for Remington R1 1911?

[DavidB2]

What is the best ammo for the Remington R1 1911? I know that most 1911's prefer ball ammo; however have you R1 owners found a hollow point round that shoots well in the R1? I will probably only use ball ammo for all shooting plinking; and even as "back up" when hog hunting.

However, I want to have reliable performance from tactical or hollow point rounds without FTF or jams. Please share your ammo experiences shooting the R1.

 

[smalls]

Buy a box of each and try them, it's the only way you're gonna find out.

 

[Mrcymstr]

***This applies to my Remington r1 only and yours may differ so please do your own experimentation.***

So far I have tried (in hollowpoint) Hydra shocks 230gr, Winchester ranger t (IIRC), remington UMC bulk pack 230gr, and WWB 230gr and of the bunch, surprisingly enough, UMC and WWB are far and away better feeding than the 2 premium rounds I have tried. Since WWB is cleaner I prefer it but I am completely comfortable with either until I try and find a more up to date hp that functions as well. YMMV.

 

[marine 97-03]

I've had luck with monarch 230gr jhp... there a lot like the wwb

 

[ku4hx]

Guns, like people, can be pretty picky with regards to what they like to eat. In the case of your gun, you're gonna have to try a few brands/loads to determine what she dislikes and/or shoots best.