Remington 1911?

[DCM8513]

Ive recently noticed that Remington has come out with their own 1911. Looks solid and the price tag makes it look even better. Ive always liked the 1911 and am almost to the point of being able to purchase one. Is anyone able to give any opinions on this gun?

 

[shavedforbattle]

I have owned this gun for almost a year now. It has well over 1000 rounds through it at this point. I have not had a malfunction of any kind since the first day I bought it. And the malfunctions I had the first day were magazine issues. The gun has NEVER malfunctioned. I got mine for $610 NIB and I could not be happier with the purchase. IMO it's the best 1911 in the $600 range.

 

[DCM8513]

Thats what i would have expected out of remington. I love the 1911 and i love remington. Are the sights adjustable?

 

[firek920]

I have sold multiple R1911 and the only issue I have come across was a finish issue. Must of been made on Friday but Remington was quick with the issue and returned a brand new gun. Def a great gun to look at the fit alone is worth the coast.

 

[squirrelhntr]

I believe Remington also made 1911 models for both world wars. Like Colt Firearms not much of a gamble with that much experience and history.

 

[85t5mcss]

Bought one new. Never had a break in period with any kind of failure like I expected. Ran great, still does. Love it.

 

[WebSnyper]

I believe Remington also made 1911 models for both world wars. Like Colt Firearms not much of a gamble with that much experience and history.

Remington Rand was a part of Remington but from what I can tell was split off before they started producing 1911's during the WW eras.

In any case, I would not equate the Remington of today with anything that was produced during that era.

The new 1911's are likely fine guns, but its not really the same company.

 

[JetGirl]

I believe Remington also made 1911 models for both world wars. Like Colt Firearms not much of a gamble with that much experience and history.

Remington Rand was a part of Remington but from what I can tell was split off before they started producing 1911's during the WW eras.

In any case, I would not equate the Remington of today with anything that was produced during that era.

The new 1911's are likely fine guns, but its not really the same company.

The WW 1911s by Remington were the typewriter company. Totally unrelated. And worth WAY more.

 

[WebSnyper]

The WW 1911s by Remington were the typewriter company. Totally unrelated. And worth WAY more.

According to the all knowing Wikipedia (not!), they were originally part of the same company, but yes, the typewriter company was spun off well before the 1911 came into existence, and the WW era 1911's were produced by Rand rather than Remington Arms. Even Singer made 1911's back in the WW days... wouldn't be surprised if there were some Kodak 1911's

" Remington Arms spun off Remington Typewriter Company in 1886, and after the 1927 merger, the Remington Rand Corp. continued to manufacture and sell typewriters."

 

[shavedforbattle]

Thats what i would have expected out of remington. I love the 1911 and i love remington. Are the sights adjustable?

The sights are not adjustable, but they are nicely dovetailed and very easy to acquire. The fit and finish on mine is flawless.

 

[drillsgt]

The standard GI configured ones I have looked at have seemed well fitted. The new R1's I have seen look like crap. They have ill-fitting sights, poor beavertail installation and uneven frontstrap serrations.