Remington R1 1911

[jmiller676]

Nice report and gun! I have a McCormick extended mag and it has never jammed but I also recommend the Colt factory mags.

 

[OD*]

...I also recommend the Colt factory mags.

And you can buy the same magazines directly from the vendors Colt uses.

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1911 .45 Caliber ACP Magazines -

1911 .45 Caliber ACP Magazines - Check-Mate Industries, Inc.

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[snapping turtle]

Did you mark one of the two mags. Sometimes it is just one mag. not both. is there a differance in the mouth of the mag as far a spacing goes.

I had to borrow some wire marker labels for my government ruger mark II mags once as I had a ftf with just one mag but always did something stupid after i shot and mixed the bad ones with the good ones, I had 10 mags for it so it took a while to find the sometimes offending mag.

 

[KillStick]

Did you mark one of the two mags. Sometimes it is just one mag. not both. is there a differance in the mouth of the mag as far a spacing goes.

I had to borrow some wire marker labels for my government ruger mark II mags once as I had a ftf with just one mag but always did something stupid after i shot and mixed the bad ones with the good ones, I had 10 mags for it so it took a while to find the sometimes offending mag.

I know your frustration, I did this with 1911 mags before

 

[clgustaveson]

I know your frustration, I did this with 1911 mags before

Who hasn't!

Chip McCormick mags are my least favorite, I have always had problems with them.

 

[shavedforbattle]

Me being an idiot I forgot to mark the suspect mag. So it could be one or both I just dont know. Next step is find a mag that my gun likes and then stock up on them. Ive got a buddy whos got a stockpile of multiple brands of 1911 mags, so between the two of us Im sure we can find one that will work.

 

[jdhaines]

I'm not that familiar with the 1911 platform. My dad had a WWII 1911 for awhile that was completely reliable until he sold it.

Is it common for a brand new gun to immediately need new magazines? Seems a bit strange and I think I would be pissed if my new gun needed new magazines to function properly. Is that a 1911 thing that people do as a normal customization and part of the fun of owning a 1911?

 

[down3green]

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Love the pistol - looked at one at Bob's in Plainfield a few months back - quality all over it!

You're shooting pretty tight for your first handgun - I suspect you've shot before.

For the feeding issue, all I can suggest is make sure you're seating the rounds in the magazine - usually a tap or two on the heel of you hand will do it.




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[shavedforbattle]

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Love the pistol - looked at one at Bob's in Plainfield a few months back - quality all over it!

You're shooting pretty tight for your first handgun - I suspect you've shot before.

For the feeding issue, all I can suggest is make sure you're seating the rounds in the magazine - usually a tap or two on the heel of you hand will do it.

Yeah I've definitely shot before, but Im still learning all the time. I'll remember your magazine heel tap tip. Im going to the range again Thursday with a few Chip Mccormick mags. Im predicting a flawless afternoon of shooting, but I'll guess we'll see what happens. I'll give another range report when I get back.

 

[KillStick]

Yeah I've definitely shot before, but Im still learning all the time. I'll remember your magazine heel tap tip. Im going to the range again Thursday with a few Chip Mccormick mags. Im predicting a flawless afternoon of shooting, but I'll guess we'll see what happens. I'll give another range report when I get back.

So how did it perform this time with the new mags? Take a look at some wilson mags also, they are great.

 

[shavedforbattle]

So how did it perform this time with the new mags? Take a look at some wilson mags also, they are great.

I will let everyone know what happened after returning home from the range tomorrow.

 

[Rick983]

1911 R1 at Strictly Shooting

Nice gun and I think beter mags will help you. I notice by your pictures that your'e using the Strictly Shooting indoor range. That used to be a really nice range but the new owners have let it turn into crap. Last time I was there the ventilation consisted of a 4' x 4' hole in the wall near the ceiling, most of the target carriers didn't work and the floor was covered with brass. Shows what happens when you don't give a damn.

 

[shavedforbattle]

Nice gun and I think beter mags will help you. I notice by your pictures that your'e using the Strictly Shooting indoor range. That used to be a really nice range but the new owners have let it turn into crap. Last time I was there the ventilation consisted of a 4' x 4' hole in the wall near the ceiling, most of the target carriers didn't work and the floor was covered with brass. Shows what happens when you don't give a damn.

To be honest, that was the first time I had been there. Im grateful that there is a place to shoot in the city, but I agree, it was pretty rundown.

 

[shavedforbattle]

With new mags the gun has been flawless ever since. I am pushing 1000 rounds through this gun with no more problems. Very happy with this pistol and I carry it everyday.

 

[Muntz]

Next think you will want a plastic gun so you will buy a Glock, then you will want a carry gun and you will by a Sig. From there it is a tool box gun and it will be a Kel-Tec......You will need sainless, blue, black on and on and on..........Better get a second job now.

 

[Fordtough25]

Thanks for the update, that's a sweet looking semi old school 1911. I picked up a stainless Springfield GI a couple days ago, they multiply when you're not paying attention!!