Knob Creek
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Looks like the June issue of Shooting Times has a article on the new Remington 1911 R1
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New Remington 1911 R1
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Jose
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Group Buy?
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I don't mind the lack of lanyard loop, they are sort of an anachronism. As for the three dot sites, they are unobtrusive enough to be fairly ignored, and make shooting much nicer. I kinda like the simple look of it, even the gigantic Remington kinda just fits.
I've heard price-point to be in the 5-600 range. I hope we get it in MA, it'll fill in the gap between AO and S&W. Could be a good shooter or a nice base for a build.
There are so many other companies out there making 1911s that the addition of another one really won't be noticed, but will probably do well just on the fact it is a 1911. It's a smart move not going for a lot of the semi-custom features, that market is pretty well full, and there are only a couple guys out there who make complete, basic guns that an enterprising individual can hack on (AO, RIA and Springfield come to mind).
I guess we'll see where this goes.
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I don't mind the lack of lanyard loop, they are sort of an anachronism. As for the three dot sites, they are unobtrusive enough to be fairly ignored, and make shooting much nicer. I kinda like the simple look of it, even the gigantic Remington kinda just fits.
I've heard price-point to be in the 5-600 range. I hope we get it in MA, it'll fill in the gap between AO and S&W. Could be a good shooter or a nice base for a build.
There are so many other companies out there making 1911s that the addition of another one really won't be noticed, but will probably do well just on the fact it is a 1911. It's a smart move not going for a lot of the semi-custom features, that market is pretty well full, and there are only a couple guys out there who make complete, basic guns that an enterprising individual can hack on (AO, RIA and Springfield come to mind).
I guess we'll see where this goes.
It begs the question: what does the Remington pistol offer that isn't covered by the other 30-40 1911 makes out there?
I just don't see room in the market for another 1911 (or AR15, for that matter). I suppose if there was a loyal Remington buyer who had to have one.
And another thing: it's not even May yet! Why is the June issue out?
I just don't see room in the market for another 1911 (or AR15, for that matter). I suppose if there was a loyal Remington buyer who had to have one.
And another thing: it's not even May yet! Why is the June issue out?
Honestly, there are too many manufacturers pumping out low end 1911's... even in the 1k range you see a lot of cutting corners/slop.
I had high hopes for the Remington 1911 when I first heard about it during SHOT... then I saw the MSRP ($699), street price will be around $550ish I'm sure. So, is it a low end 1911 like the US made AO's or a low end import?
I do like the configuration, that's one thing (I feel) they got right.
Nothing that I can see. This gun doesn't interest me in the least.
I can understand the retro appeal of a true reproduction. I can understand the appeal of a modern 1911 with beavertail safety, extended thumb safety, better sights, etc. I don't understand the appeal of this mutt.
That said, the beauty of a free market is that they can sell whatever they can find buyers for.
The only thing I can think of is a starting point for a customized gun. The hard work is already done (slide dovetails, lowered/flared ejection port). Could be a good competitor for the Springfield Mil-Spec.
Remington Rand was a different company from Remington Arms.
Knob Creek
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In 1912, The Union Metallic Cartridge Company of Bridgeport and Remington Arms Company were combined into one company and became Remington-UMC. Remington UMC made 1911's for WWI. Remington-Rand (typewriter company) made 1911-A1's for WWII. The reason Remington UMC was not contracted for the 1911-A1 was because the government needed them to concentrate on ammunition production.
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As soon as I saw that giant 'R' on the slide, I was all set....I don't know who decides to to that stuff, but at least for me, it will forever keep a Remington 1911 out of my world....
Maybe they'll see the light on that eventually. Smith did.
I hope so...But I doubt it. Remington is no longer really Remington. It's Cerberus - run by a bunch of suits with their heads in marketing rather than guns. The model escapes me at the moment, but at DSG we have a Remington O/U shotgun - not the crappy Spartan made in Russia, but a beautiful Itialian-made work of art. I mean, this gun is just superb - nothing was spared and at $1500.00, it shows. That is until you see this giant gold-embossed 'R' on the receiver. Stupidly tacky - ruins the gun. I don't begrudge anyone marketing, but they may as well go to flashing neon-lights and call their guns "The Times Square Edition".... Call me 'OCD', but if this 1911 was packed full of smiles and pooped jellybeans, I'd still pass - based solely on that stupid 'R'....
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Jose
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Smith & Wesson continues to roll out hit after hit. Love or hate the lock, you gotta admit their Classic line of revolvers are pure genius. Some of the nickel-plated Classics are drop dead gorgeous.
But Remington; Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over.
Update:
The Remington R1 and their other 1911 models aren't so new anymore, but what is new is who's making them now.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/05/28/para-ordnance-born-remington-roll-mark-slide-3/
IIRC, Para wasn't such a highly respected name, so now's the time to grab your pre-Para Remington, to go with your pre-Remington Marlin.
The Remington R1 and their other 1911 models aren't so new anymore, but what is new is who's making them now.
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/05/28/para-ordnance-born-remington-roll-mark-slide-3/
IIRC, Para wasn't such a highly respected name, so now's the time to grab your pre-Para Remington, to go with your pre-Remington Marlin.
That isn't new, at least not to me. They're part of freedom group, which includes para, at some point you knew one hand was going to wash the other, etc. With the other junk they're making, it kinda fits right in.
-Mike
-Mike
