While 1911s have been around for about 100 years, any new product line from a major firearm maker like Remington really is a big deal. The first reviews of the Remington 1911 R1 have started rolling in.

Richard Mann at Tactical Life has reviewed the new pistol …

Serious minded self defense practitioners and other savvy gun owners will first want to know if it’s reliable, accurate and everything a real 1911 is supposed to be. I’m at 367 rounds and counting.

Over at the NRA’s Shooting Illustrated the editor, Guy Sagi, has taken plenty of beautiful photos of the pistol …

More photos here, here and a slideshow here.