Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced
At SHOT Show, Remington introduced a new version of their 1911 R1 handgun. Cosmetically is looks more modern than the more traditional looking original 1911 R1. I really liked the look when I saw it at the show.
The enhanced model features ...
- Adjustable Rear Sight
- Fiber-Optic Front Sight (Red)
- Front/Rear Slide Serrations
- Beavertail Grip Safety with Checkered Memory Bump
- Enhanced Hammer
- Anodized Aluminum Match Trigger
- Enhanced Wide Thumb Safety
- Flat Checkered Mainspring Housing (20 LPI)
- Match Grade Stainless Barrel and Bushing
- Front Grip Strap Serrations
- Custom Grips with Thumb Groove and Ambi Cut
- 8-Round Magazines with Bumper Pad (2)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Finish | Satin Black Oxide |
| Grip | Wood Laminate |
| Barrel | 5" |
| Twist | 1-16 LH |
| Overall Length | 5 1⁄2" |
| Trigger Pull | 3.5 - 5 lbs |
| Weight | 40 oz. |
| Front Sight | Red Fiber Optic |
| MSRP (Price) | $940 |
The reason I do not have an Enhanced R1 is that it is not stainless. The stainless R1 will be out in a few more months. Unless it looks and feels like crap I will buy one. And I do not expect it to be crap. I think Remington has done good with this series of pistols. For the money they are really hard to beat. Certainly way ahead of most imports.
I don’t understand how some of you people sit there and argue about how it doesn’t have enhanced this or that. It’s a classic 1911 with some updated perks on it. Don’t bash it just because its not perfect. Also for the people crying about the weight, how about man the hell up and stop being a sissy. I guarantee the ones crying about the weight are weekend carriers/shooters. I for one carry a full size 1911 as my carry, screw the tiny Tim’s.
I have some agreement with every comment on this page. That said I do like the looks of the R1 Enhanced. I handled one and it felt great. I do like an all steel gun, especially stainless. If the R1 came in stainless then it really would be enhanced and I would buy it. I like front serrations, I do like the look of the grips on the Enhanced. Feel is okay. And like one comment said, Remington has really cheapened its name over the years. That hurts with this pistol. I have 4 stainless 1911s, I will forgo this one for that reason only. Stainless.
i bought two of the new entry level 1911′s this year the remington r-1 because just about every thing i own is a remington, and every remington i have has always functioned flawlessly. but the r-1 has been a different story so far. the first day at the range i had 2 jams, 1 ftf, and the slide lock back on the last round twice, also had the slide slam home twice on an empty factory mag. the second 1911 was the new ruger and that pistol has been flawless it has ran everything i’ve put in it and begged for more,don’t matter if it’s a factory mag, chip mc cormick, or cheap after market. the remington is a little more accurate than the ruger but hands down the ruger is more dependable. don’t get me wrong like i said i love remington products so maybe after this r-1 gets smacked around a little it will straighten up. i’m going to run a couple hundred through it today so we’ll see.
sorry to hear that man! Besides myself there is 5 other friends of mine with an R1 and no issues at all. Hope it works out for you they are truly great 1911′s
I am at 2200 rds through my R1 Enhanced and no issues so far. It shoots great. I had a chance this past week to shoot a Ruger 1911 and out of 200 rds I had 10 FTF and 5 double feeds. My friends since then has sold the Ruger and bought a R1.
Most recent update! It is now the only gun I carry, I love shooting it. It is accurate, reliable and feels right in my hand. If Remington comes out with a compact or officers model I will own that too. I am now at 1500 rounds with no issues. Love this GUN!!!
I’ve had my 1911 R1 Enhanced for over two months, and have shot 700 rounds with it, including factory ammo (Federal, Federal Match, Remington, Asym, Winchester, and Black Hills) and reloads (200-gr LSWC, 185-gr and 200 gr JHP, target to hot loads). It performs flawlessly, and is as accurate as my Kimber Gold Match II and almost as accurate as my Les Baer Concept III… at a fraction of the prices! You can keep your double-stack, alloy and plastic, jobs… especially the ones made overseas. Performance, reliability, and cost are my criteria for a good handgun, and the Remington hits the bullseye.
I have had mine now for two months. I mainly shot 230, ball and 3 different hollow points at 230 grn. Total rounds of 1100, the gun is accurate, and very reliable.
I disagree with your comment about “plastic overseas handguns.” I own both a 1911 and a “plastic” gun, and that “plastic” gun can withstand just about as much as, if not more than my 1911. First time I dropped my 1911 the sights were bent and I had a huge gash in the metal.. just saying dont knock those polymer guns because durability matters.
At 1100 rounds now and the R1 Enhanced is flawless, accurate, and smooth. I love the front sight, and could not see my self with any other 1911 in it’s price point!!
I had my new 1911 R1 Enhanced leave eighth round in brand new Chip McCormick power mags.
Happens every time and the hammer is down also.
today I put another 150 rounds through and the gun shot great, no issues. The gun is a tack driver!!!!!
I now have had the gun for over 2 weeks with 400 rounds shot so far. I shot 100 rounds had 5 miss feeds. Cleaned the gun, polished the feed ramp put 200 more rounds of 230 gr with no issues. Then shot 16 rounds of golden saber no issues. Give you more up dates as I get 200 or 300 more rounds through. Love the gun shoots great!
I have the original version of the 1911 R1. It looks a lot better than the enhanced version to me. Although I do like the lo-mount rear sight, I am not wild about the fiber optic front sight. I have always done my best work with plain black sights both front and rear. Three dot sights are OK if they are machined instead of stamped. I have had no issues with my 1911 and I certianly dont recognize the enhanced version as an upgrade.
I just bought this gun not but two hours ago. I put 100 rounds without any issues. The gun shots very well, and feels natural in my hand. This 45 looks great as well, I have a few other friends that have the basic r1 and those are great too!!!! Thanks Remmington for a job well done!
About the mag not feeding the last rd. I would really say the magazine was at fault not the 1911. I was a RSO; at NAF Atsugi; Japan for four year’s; (Navy); i have never had one magazine hang up on myself or any student! We fired on that range for 4 year’s; 5 day’s per week. Maybe the mag spring just got weak for that 8th rd. All of my students loaded each mag to 5 rds. (only) for qualification!
I would purchase the new R-1; at the moment i just purchased a HK;USP Compact; .45 ACP; haven’t fired it yet. Could i get some pro’s & con’ on the R-1 vice HK.
THANKS; CORDITE
MIKE
How about an ambidextrous safety? That’d be fantastic.
i think this will do good for IDPA and such competive shooting with red fiber site and adjustable rear site and front serrations for safety checks ( if it is done right without placing ya hand in front of muzzel ) and a 8 rnd mags that are easily available and do not cost 30 dollars or more . seems like a stable platform as most 1911′s from major makers ( but i am partial to the new sig 1911 lol
Maybe this time Remington will put standard parts compatibility into this gun, unlike the hunk-of-crap R1.
Marsh626, that is the worst analogy ever. The Porsche 911 has been using the same layout/platform for a good 50 years now, and is pretty much based on the 1948 356, itself being derived from the 1938 VW type 1, known as the Beetle.
So if i’m following the same logic pattern, the M1911 is the Beetle, the Government NM is the Porsche 356, and everything from the Gold Cup to the modern 1911 variants are the 911s.
And the Luger Parabellum would be the Ford Model T.
God. I really hate 1911s. Why on Earth would anyone pay $1000+ for a gun that weighs 40+ ounces and only holds 7-8 rounds? Go with a modern design. It would be like choosing to drive a Model T over a Porsche.
What do they say about certain designs of things out on the market….Tried and True. Yes there are many a 1911 clones out there but Remington was one of a handful of companies that produced these guns way back when. I for one love the design and would buy one of these if I had the money. My father brought one of these back from Vietnam. It now lays in internal rest with him as it is now buried with him. As far as the front serrations go, they are put on this gun so that a person can do a quick tactical assessment to see if their chamber is loaded as this weapon has no indicators. Also the grip safety…Sprinfield Armory put a grip safety on their XD series of weapons. Must be something good if a company in the present is using the idea.
Well…I would prefer the R-1 version with a commander style hammer, beavertail safety, lanyard ring arched mainspring housing and the original style thumb safety. In other words, an outdoorsman’s 1911.
@ subase
It looks pretty modern version of a M1911 anyway. It only lacks a picateny rail under the barrel like the M9A1 or Kimber Covert has.
You know “Modern” or “New” doesn’t always equate to better…you know what they say: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. This design has worked flawlessly for a century, you can’t say that about a “Glock”.
@Subase : 1911s on alloy frames have been on the market for pretty much 60 years now. The steel frame has the advantage of not getting beaten up by the gun cycling over and over. If you shoot 500 rounds a week all year alloy works, if you go over the 10 000 rounds a week regimen steel is way better.
I for one like the steel-framed pistols, they dont jump much. Polymer is better if you are bothered by weight. If you are not, steel has its advantages.
As for double stack, to each his own. The argument can go both ways. Single stack is more universal, most people with small hands hate double stacked magazines for the fat handle they give.
Anyhow, 1911 Vs wonder-nine is like 9 vs .45.
Nobody really cares. And people just argue for the sake of argument.
/Salute
Ahead of its time for sure! I just have a problem when .45 users want to force their opinions on everyone else!:) With that said…if you love it, love it!:)
Very nice gun.
I love the fact that the retractable “don’t steal me” wire is attached to the trigger guard by a plastic zip tie. That’ll stop the thieves.
With all the CRAP that Remington puts their name on now, (walmart knives, multitools, etc) everytime I see the brand name I think of low quality….sad
I prefered the original version. I like the classic look for a 1911.
I for one HATE front serration on any 1911… why do they insist on breaking up otherwise beautiful lines with stupid front serrations
Sweet, Steve if you get me one ill make a good review of it OK? LOL
Do NOT like that sharp-edged front sight. It will snag on clothing. I agree on the grip safety as well. Lose it; it was the answer to a non-existent question in 1911
Cheers,
Gary
Those are some ugly serrations.
Lose the shit Series 80 system and I’d think about it. 1911s are awesome, but they’re a dime a dozen now and I could get more for my money with a Series 70 Armscor from the Philippines…
@Canthros, I would agree… The fiber optic site could probably get lost.
Needs a rail.
Just sayin’.
I agree with you about the looks of the piece. N-i-c-e.
Well, everything but the grips. Those are an eyesore.
Maybe the way they feel overcomes the way they look!
Why everyone insists on putting grip safeties on modern 1911s, is beyond me…
Looks nice though.
I have to say that yet another variation on the M1911 has the same yawn-inducing effect on me as yet another variation on the AR-15.
Most of the US gun industry seems to be stuck in a rut. All credit to those like Magpul and Keltec who are prepared to do something different.
This is an antique, not ‘modern’ anything.
If it was modern it would be doublestack, have a polymer grip and an alloy frame. It would not weigh 40 ounces. It would have a Trijicon RMR mounted, along with barrel with thread on for a suppressor. It would come in flat dark earth.
Basically it would look like the FNP Tactical .45
I think I could do without the fiber optic sight, but that looks pretty fair, otherwise.