Remington R1 1911

[shavedforbattle]

Just picked up my first 1911. Well, my first handgun for that matter. Found this R1 for a very good price here in my local gun shop. Handled the gun, felt very solid. Doesn't rattle or make any weird noises when I shake it. I like the sights and the grip. I'm very pleased with my purchase. Only thing left to do is shoot this bad boy. Going to the range on Wednesday. So I'll be back here after that for a range report.

 

[kalboy]

Congrats to you on the new 1911 and on your first handgun!
Looking forward to your impressions , I like the looks of the R1 myself.
And..... to from just down the road!!!

 

[chraland51]

Good looking gun. However, you have now crossed the line and will likely start wanting another and another and another. Your life will forever be changed. Soon you will start to compare what you pay for groceries for your family to what a new handgun would cost. You will probably start to sell off your other possesions to get money for that great gun deal that you can not pass up. You will spend much money on all of the gun periodicals to see what each new month brings. Soon you will have to buy reloading equipment in an attempt to cut into the costs of your depraved and debilitating habit. You will probably start to neglect your family and only want to be with those few friends that own handguns. Your old hobbies of photography and fly-fishing will have to cease and the equipment sold to buy another handgun. I could go on and on and on about the changes in you life that you can expect as the direct result of this one innocent little "great deal." My advice to you would be to look up the nearest chapter of gunowners anonymous and start going several nights a week to get this incidious habit under control before your life spirals into the dumpster and eventually into the local landfill. Gun owning can quickly become a habit much worse than illegal drugs, alcoholism, gamblng and chasing loose women. I really feel for you. Get help while you can!!!

 

[Chris-B]

Good looking gun. However, you have now crossed the line and will likely start wanting another and another and another. Your life will forever be changed. Soon you will start to compare what you pay for groceries for your family to what a new handgun would cost. You will probably start to sell off your other possesions to get money for that great gun deal that you can not pass up. You will spend much money on all of the gun periodicals to see what each new month brings. Soon you will have to buy reloading equipment in an attempt to cut into the costs of your depraved and debilitating habit. You will probably start to neglect your family and only want to be with those few friends that own handguns. Your old hobbies of photography and fly-fishing will have to cease and the equipment sold to buy another handgun. I could go on and on and on about the changes in you life that you can expect as the direct result of this one innocent little "great deal." My advice to you would be to look up the nearest chapter of gunowners anonymous and start going several nights a week to get this incidious habit under control before your life spirals into the dumpster and eventually into the local landfill. Gun owning can quickly become a habit much worse than illegal drugs, alcoholism, gamblng and chasing loose women. I really feel for you. Get help while you can!!!

AMEN!

 

[KillStick]

That's a good choice, they have been getting great reviews on the 1911 forums. Let us know how it handles I have been contemplating getting one also. Congrats.

 

[wtfd661]

Congrats, awesome looking gun, look forward to your range report, and thanks for the pic

 

[singlesix]

Great first gun. You gotta to have a 1911. Look forward to your range report. Repped you for a damn good first post.

 

[clgustaveson]

Just picked up my first 1911. Well, my first handgun for that matter. Found this R1 for a very good price here in my local gun shop. Handled the gun, felt very solid. Doesn't rattle or make any weird noises when I shake it. I like the sights and the grip. I'm very pleased with my purchase. Only thing left to do is shoot this bad boy. Going to the range on Wednesday. So I'll be back here after that for a range report.

The first one is always special.......

 

[shooter718]

Nice gun. I just looked at one today at a gun shop in town. It will probably be coming home with me sometime soon.

 

[shavedforbattle]

Good looking gun. However, you have now crossed the line and will likely start wanting another and another and another. Your life will forever be changed. Soon you will start to compare what you pay for groceries for your family to what a new handgun would cost. You will probably start to sell off your other possesions to get money for that great gun deal that you can not pass up. You will spend much money on all of the gun periodicals to see what each new month brings. Soon you will have to buy reloading equipment in an attempt to cut into the costs of your depraved and debilitating habit. You will probably start to neglect your family and only want to be with those few friends that own handguns. Your old hobbies of photography and fly-fishing will have to cease and the equipment sold to buy another handgun. I could go on and on and on about the changes in you life that you can expect as the direct result of this one innocent little "great deal." My advice to you would be to look up the nearest chapter of gunowners anonymous and start going several nights a week to get this incidious habit under control before your life spirals into the dumpster and eventually into the local landfill. Gun owning can quickly become a habit much worse than illegal drugs, alcoholism, gamblng and chasing loose women. I really feel for you. Get help while you can!!!

HAHA!!! This had me cracking up before work! I don't know if I'm excited for this to happen, or scared!

 

[DBH]

I loved mine, it was a joy. I sold it because I am sticking with the M&P platform.

You did good and enjoy.

 

[ftbstrd]

R1

I want one of these and have not seen one in my area yet! They look sweet and as true a 1911 as you see now days.

 

[seamusalaska]

Not to be too nosey, but what's the price range for these 'classic' looking guns?

 

[shavedforbattle]

Not to be too nosey, but what's the price range for these 'classic' looking guns?

Usually right around the $600.00 range. Sometimes more, sometimes less.

 

[bighop1]

nice lookin hope it shots as well congrats

 

[OD*]

Good looking pistol, congratulations.

 

[Bluedragon]

Not to be too nosey, but what's the price range for these 'classic' looking guns?

Awhile back I remember seeing a member on here selling one for around $550 and it was LNIB.

 

[wp wrecks]

Very nice looking 1911. Haven't had the opportunity to see one "in the flesh", but sure like what I see in the picture. Congratulations on your purchase.

 

[redbaron]

Nice piece! Can't wait to hear your range report. I may have to look into this gun. It's got my interest!!

 

[shavedforbattle]

Well here goes. Time for my unprofessional range report. Ok, I took exactly 205 rounds of ammo with me to the range. 100 Winchester white box FMJ, 50 Federal champion FMJ, 50 TulAmmo FMJ, and 5 Hornady critical defense HP. The gun was firing great. And right on target, too. And then I got my first double feed. One in the chamber and another round coming out of the mag and trying to feed as well. So I locked back the slide, dropped the mag and continued shooting with no problems. Had zero failure to extract. Had zero failure to feeds. But, I had several more double feeding issues. All 4 types of ammo I brought had a double feed. Winchester had 2. 200 rounds were flawless, with 5 double feed issues. Now from what I have been reading all night, this is more than likely a magazine issue right? Im guessing so, since I was just using the factory mags that came with the gun. I probably need to pick up some Wilson or Chip Mccormick mags. Hopefully that will fix the problem. So the gun went 200 for 205 first time at the range. And I think I can live with that. Definitely need to upgrade the mags, but I planned to do that anyway. So all in all, had a fun day of shooting, and I am still pleased with this gun purchase. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions regarding the double feeds, please let me know. And heres a few pics from the outing:

Heres the first 7 rounds ever fired through this gun: