Got my first 1911!

[n9iui]

I just last week got my first 1911, a Remington R1. I've only put 50 rounds through it so far but I like it. I qualified on the 1911 in the Army but it has been the early '70s since I've fired one.
I'm wanting to pick up a couple 8 round magazines for it and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.

 

[shavedforbattle]

Wilson Combat
Mec-Gar
Chip Mccormick

In that order. IMO.

 

[Colt556]

^^^ What he said.

I looked at an R1 yesterday and it seemed like a well made and good looking pistol. For the price I don't think you can go wrong. Congrats on yer new 1911!

 

[Fordtough25]

I agree with above as well, I do have good luck out of the factory Colt mags as well. I bought a Kimber tac mag the other day, haven't had a chance to try it yet though.

 

[shavedforbattle]

^^^ What he said.

I looked at an R1 yesterday and it seemed like a well made and good looking pistol. For the price I don't think you can go wrong. Congrats on yer new 1911!

I have several thousand rounds through a Remington R1. I had a couple magazine issues the very first day I owned the pistol. I upgraded the magazines and the gun has been 100% flawless ever since. It really is a great gun for the money.

 

[zacdudek]

I really want a 1911 now its just a matter of convincing the wife to let me purchase one

 

[ubertux]

Glad to hear it, I love my 1911. Its not the most expensive one, but it gets the job done. RIA 1911. Btw I was looking at those Remington at my local gun shop. I really don't think you can go wrong with that.

 

[011101110111]

Wilson Combat
Mec-Gar
Chip Mccormick

In that order. IMO.

Yea, I used to get Wilson and McCormick mags. Now I just buy Wilson to make it simple. They're time tested. Plus, there's there's nothing like walking into a store and asking for a pair of 47Ds.

 

[sgreen3]

I had real nice results with the Wilson mags, Congrats on your purchase.

 

[Seabee Lineman]

I love my R1, I use wilson mags exclusively in it. It functions flawless on wilson mags. Just my

 

[n9iui]

Thanks for the good info, Wilson it is!
I like the R1 for its faithfulness to the original design, with the exception of a few improvements for function and safety. I reserve judgement on the 80 series hammer block. I wasn't aware of that until after I'd bought it and was doing further research.
I'd also really like to have a GI 1911 someday but am not holding my breath. Their prices are just crazy, like the Garand and M1 Carbine, which I also lust for.

 

[wildcatfan.62]

Cograts. I recently joined the 1911 club with a Springfield Loaded Champion. I ordered Chip McCormick mags from Midway USA. I like the round up feature for NRA. So far they run like champs.

After shooting mostly 9mm, that 45 makes a BIG HOLE.
Best,
Wildcatfan.62

 

[Jpfledderer]

Congrats! I just got my first one last week. Can't wait for my second one.

 

[whocares]

Is it just me or did I click this post expecting proud pictures. I may have seen a Remington 1911 before, but I havent seen yours. Cmon

 

[irl104]

1911

Congrats on your new 1911. I have one in an Autyo Ordnance and a Colt. I like them both. Nice shooting pistols

 

[n9iui]

Is it just me or did I click this post expecting proud pictures. I may have seen a Remington 1911 before, but I havent seen yours. Cmon

I didn't post pics because: 1. I didn't know how. 2. It is stone stock factory and at that point they all look alike except for the amount of oil and finger prints on them!

 

[amhubz]

Congrats on your 1911. One of my friends has a 1911 that I've fired and it was a blast! I'm thinking it'll be the next piece that I aquire so I'll be considering the R1. Have fun with it!

 

[Jeff-223]

I would agree with using Wilson magazines. They haven't let me down yet.

 

[f'nstar]

Tripp cobra mags would be my top pic.

 

[churchmouse]

I didn't post pics because: 1. I didn't know how. 2. It is stone stock factory and at that point they all look alike except for the amount of oil and finger prints on them!

Stock or modified to the hilt... Pictures are a requirement