Remington R1 Enhanced?

[Jrhemming]

Any one have any experience with this gun I'm really looking at this one for my first 1911. I'm trying to decide between the enhanced and a Springfield loaded.

 

[85t5mcss]

I can't comment on the enhanced version, but had the Rem R1 at Eagle Creek today. Ran about 100 rounds through it with brass and steel cased. Reliable, accurate, smooth.

I would prefer the beavertailed Enhanced version, though.

 

[shooter521]

We have sold a few of them, and I got to shoot one at an industry event back in January. Felt good, no function problems at all, and I was able to shoot it quite accurately.

 

[drillsgt]

The few I have looked at I haven't been that impressed with. I was initially excited about this model but after looking at a couple of them I have seen consistently poor beavertail fit (cheap looking beavertail part too), uneven frame serrations, and poorly fitted sights. The standard 1911's I have looked at have been nice. I'd rather buy a standard and have the extras put on more professionally.

 

[Birds Away]

I have been looking at this model also. I decided to wait until it has been around for awhile and see what problems crop up.

 

[tmkr]

I bought a standard model last summer after looking at about every 1911 on the market.They are good solid moderately priced pistols and made in the U.S.A.Hard to beat that.

 

[85t5mcss]

Indiana Gun Club in Fortville/Noblesville has one on the shelf. Take a look at it. I was there today browsing before the shooting buddies showed up.

 

[Jrhemming]

Noblesville isn't too far from me I may have to check it out this week

 

[GUNFIGHTER01]

I have owned on since January and i have not been to happy with it. First of all trying to find a holster for it has been difficult because the base of the front sight is to large and not filled down so it gouges every holster i have put it in. Second is the hammer will drop in half cock. Thats a safety issue. Third. While i was breaking in the gun on its first range trip within the firsf 100 rds the slide started to rattle like a baby rattel and just continued to get worse then the accuracy started to fall a bit.

I really had high hopes for this gun. Its a great lookin gun hopefully when it gets back from Remington it will be like new again. I can only hope.

Now dont let my experience with it stop u mine was prolly just a monday morning gun or a friday at quitting time. (Lol)

 

[sidewinder27]

I bought mine a year ago. I probably have 1500 rounds through it. The biggest problem I have with it is when shooting flat nose bullets on the round to be chambered it can get stuck. I need to polish it some. Also the grip safety and stock magazine rattle like crazy. It is pretty accurate out of the box. My next one will be a Kimber or Ruger.

 

[Jrhemming]

I think I'm going for the sa loaded I have looked at other options but keep coming back to it