I wonder if having an affiliation with say Springfield and being a mod is a conflict of interest?I have been very pleased with my blued R1. I wanted the stainless version forever, but ended up getting a good deal on a used blued version. Granted I am by no means a 1911 expert, but have owned a few: Llama, Kimber, ATI, Springfield, Citadel. I still hope to add a Range Officer to the stable someday, because ChurchMouse told me to, and now that he is a mod on here I don't want to get the ban hammer for not posting some pics of one.
We'll probably see all 1911 threads that aren't related to Springers get closed real soon.I wonder if having an affiliation with say Springfield and being a mod is a conflict of interest?
I finally got to take the Remington R1 to the range this afternoon. I put 100 rounds of WWB 230gr FMJ through it at seven yards.
I am new to this caliber, so I have some learning to do. The recoil was stronger than the 9mm I normally shoot, but nothing more than what I expected. I just have to work on my grip and sight picture. Lots of room for improvement. My minimum standard is to be able to cover the groups with my hand. I figure if I can do that, I can take care of business in a pinch. Came up way short on this range trip.
When I concentrated, paid close attention to all the details, I could get pretty close to dead center. Most of the shots were going low left, but I had some all over the target. Clearly the fault is with me (grip, trigger control, anticipating, etc.), not the Remington.
I had a Failure to Feed in the first three mags. Each time, I cleared it and reloaded the round. Worked fine the second time through. After those first three mags, I had no further problems.
My conclusions: The pistol is accurate and works well. The FTFs were part of the "break in" and has already smoothed out. I think I will add some color to the three white dots on the sights to improve my ability to pick up the sight picture. It's a keeper. Call me a satisfied customer.
For the record, I did clean it up before heading to the range, and I managed to get it reassembled without putting and "idiot scratch" on it.
Thanks, again, for your input.
I finally got to take the Remington R1 to the range this afternoon. I put 100 rounds of WWB 230gr FMJ through it at seven yards.
I am new to this caliber, so I have some learning to do. The recoil was stronger than the 9mm I normally shoot, but nothing more than what I expected. I just have to work on my grip and sight picture. Lots of room for improvement. My minimum standard is to be able to cover the groups with my hand. I figure if I can do that, I can take care of business in a pinch. Came up way short on this range trip.
When I concentrated, paid close attention to all the details, I could get pretty close to dead center. Most of the shots were going low left, but I had some all over the target. Clearly the fault is with me (grip, trigger control, anticipating, etc.), not the Remington.
I had a Failure to Feed in the first three mags. Each time, I cleared it and reloaded the round. Worked fine the second time through. After those first three mags, I had no further problems.
My conclusions: The pistol is accurate and works well. The FTFs were part of the "break in" and has already smoothed out. I think I will add some color to the three white dots on the sights to improve my ability to pick up the sight picture. It's a keeper. Call me a satisfied customer.
For the record, I did clean it up before heading to the range, and I managed to get it reassembled without putting and "idiot scratch" on it.
Thanks, again, for your input.
It has been my experience with new 1911 shooters that grip is an issue.
Address the gun as if you were going to hit something.....good solid grip and eat the recoil. In basic terms....you run the gun not the gun running you.
I have seen many 1st timers flinch in recoil expectation. They do not brace to the gun and this will sometimes cause the FTF you experienced. My SIL is one of those folks. Once he adjusted his stance/grip no further issues have been experienced.
Trigger discipline is also very important with your new gun.
I am sure you will overcome what ever the issues are and have a great time with your new R-1
Congrats, it sounds like you chose well! Here's hoping you have a long time with the gun with no issues
It has been my experience with new 1911 shooters that grip is an issue.
Address the gun as if you were going to hit something.....good solid grip and eat the recoil. In basic terms....you run the gun not the gun running you.
I have seen many 1st timers flinch in recoil expectation. They do not brace to the gun and this will sometimes cause the FTF you experienced. My SIL is one of those folks. Once he adjusted his stance/grip no further issues have been experienced.
Trigger discipline is also very important with your new gun.
I am sure you will overcome what ever the issues are and have a great time with your new R-1