New 1911 just in from Bud's

[Deano]

After considering all the wise counsel from this board, and reading reviews up the wazzu, I decided on a fairly basic entry level 1911 for my first one. Also got some ultra thin grips for my small hands. Strangely enough, they both arrived today. Feels great, can't wait to shoot 'er. Here's what she looks like all dressed up with the new grips. Oh almost forgot, it's a Remington R-1 two tone.

[itsthelaw]

That's a good looking gun and reviews are great. Would love to hear your thoughts after first shots are fired.

[ilmbaba]

Very nice. I got my first 1911 not too long ago. I really like it.

[HenryinFlorida]

Here is my MetroArms American Classic II I ordered from Bud's in January. It was $446.00 delivered. I think it was a great bargin. It shoots great, 200+ without a flaw.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h413/henryogonowski/ACII.jpg

[JFootin]

Dang! That R-1 almost looks like one of Jeepster09's guns! Pretty! :D

[JFootin]

How come that model with the OD Green frame doesn't show up on Bud's?

[Yogi 117]

After considering all the wise counsel from this board, and reading reviews up the wazzu, I decided on a fairly basic entry level 1911 for my first one. Also got some ultra thin grips for my small hands. Strangely enough, they both arrived today. Feels great, can't wait to shoot 'er. Here's what she looks like all dressed up with the new grips. Oh almost forgot, it's a Remington R-1 two tone.
WTG Deano, looks sweet! Good thing you bought all that .45 acp ammo, as I see range time ahead! :53:

[emopunker2004]

Here is my MetroArms American Classic II I ordered from Bud's in January. It was $446.00 delivered. I think it was a great bargin. It shoots great, 200+ without a flaw.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h413/henryogonowski/ACII.jpg

I agree. The ACII was my first 1911, I no longer have it though. It is a great entry 1911. Mine was flawless with ball and HP ammo

[Tinman507]

How come that model with the OD Green frame doesn't show up on Bud's?
I couldn't find it either. Looks sweet.
I can see myself as a Jeepster wannabe :eek:

[gb6491]

Congrats on a nice pistol Deano!:)
I have the stainless steel version of it that I'm still wringing out. Pistol is darn accurate out of the box. One thing (I've seen this on several forums with early guns so I'm not sure it's even an issue anymore), check the dust cover for any burrs that might scratch the bottom front of the slide (FWIW, mine didn't have any). Remington does a some neat things with this pistol, but I did find a couple of things on mine that needed a little TLC (not saying your gun will need any), plus the recoil spring in mine seemed a little soft so I put a fresh 16 pounder in it (again, not saying yours will need one). You can register for the Free Platinum service plan online at http://www.1911r1.com/pages/Support/ProductRegistration.aspx
Enjoy your new pistol (slim grips look great); look forward to hearing your range report.
Regards,
Greg

[yqtszhj]

nice.

[DKD]

When I saw the new Remington 1911's I was favorably impressed, simple, yet elegant, and the action was as smooth as warm butter. The fit was excellent and the slide was very tight. All that was needed was a cuople of (8) round after market magazines. A very fine pistol for the money. The new R-1 Enhanced model has some fine additional features. Good luck with her.

[Bawanna]

I've held 3 of those here locally and without exception they were all very very nice. Exceptionally nice triggers. I thought it was just a fluke on the first one but the other two were extremely nice also.

I'm happy for you, I think it's a great gun.

[JFootin]

I found it at Bud's. Doesn't show up on searches, but I found it at Slick Guns.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/925/products_id/82450/Handguns/Remington+Handguns/Remington%20E-RPC%201911%20R1%20.45%205/quot;%20%20BLKw/%20OD/

[Deano]

That's a good looking gun and reviews are great. Would love to hear your thoughts after first shots are fired.I will definitely post a range report. Thanks


Very nice. I got my first 1911 not too long ago. I really like it.Glad to hear it.


Here is my MetroArms American Classic II I ordered from Bud's in January. It was $446.00 delivered. I think it was a great bargin. It shoots great, 200+ without a flaw.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h413/henryogonowski/ACII.jpgI seriously considered that one. Reviews are great. I may still get one just for another hide in the den gun.


Dang! That R-1 almost looks like one of Jeepster09's guns! Pretty! :DJeepster is one of my heroes.


How come that model with the OD Green frame doesn't show up on Bud's?It does still, but the one in the picture has black grips. Mine came with some ugly looking walnut colored grips. Odd. Here's the Bud's link: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/82450/Remington+E-RPC+1911+R1+.45+5%22++BLKw+OD


WTG Deano, looks sweet! Good thing you bought all that .45 acp ammo, as I see range time ahead! :53:Range time is definitely in our future.


I agree. The ACII was my first 1911, I no longer have it though. It is a great entry 1911. Mine was flawless with ball and HP ammoHope this one lives up to the billing


I couldn't find it either. Looks sweet.
I can see myself as a Jeepster wannabe :eek:Aren't we all Jeepster wannabes


Congrats on a nice pistol Deano!:)
I have the stainless steel version of it that I'm still wringing out. Pistol is darn accurate out of the box. One thing (I've seen this on several forums with early guns so I'm not sure it's even an issue anymore), check the dust cover for any burrs that might scratch the bottom front of the slide (FWIW, mine didn't have any). Remington does a some neat things with this pistol, but I did find a couple of things on mine that needed a little TLC (not saying your gun will need any), plus the recoil spring in mine seemed a little soft so I put a fresh 16 pounder in it (again, not saying yours will need one). You can register for the Free Platinum service plan online at http://www.1911r1.com/pages/Support/ProductRegistration.aspx
Enjoy your new pistol (slim grips look great); look forward to hearing your range report.
Regards,
GregGreg, thanks for the tips. I will check it over carefully before shooting. First I need to read up on how to disassemble this beauty.


nice.Mmmmmmm.


When I saw the new Remington 1911's I was favorably impressed, simple, yet elegant, and the action was as smooth as warm butter. The fit was excellent and the slide was very tight. All that was needed was a cuople of (8) round after market magazines. A very fine pistol for the money. The new R-1 Enhanced model has some fine additional features. Good luck with her.I almost got the enhanced. Very close, but I couldn't pass up the OD frame.


I've held 3 of those here locally and without exception they were all very very nice. Exceptionally nice triggers. I thought it was just a fluke on the first one but the other two were extremely nice also.

I'm happy for you, I think it's a great gun.Bawana, I was thrilled for you when you got your SR1911. I would have got that one had I been able to find one. Still might some day. I thought of you while changing the grips. It was a complete bugger getting the channel screws out and the new ones in. Got any suggestions for making it easier? I mangled up a couple of the thick ones getting them out. Finally had to end up using vice grips to get them to turn. Any suggestions on making that easier?

Also gonna start looking for some mags. There's plenty of threads on here, but if anyone has any recommendations, feel free to post 'em here.

[gb6491]

... It was a complete bugger getting the channel screws out and the new ones in. Got any suggestions for making it easier? I mangled up a couple of the thick ones getting them out. Finally had to end up using vice grips to get them to turn. Any suggestions on making that easier?
...
If you could get vise-grips on them, I'm guessing you are speaking of the bushings that screw into the frame. There are drivers made special to aid in removing/installing these (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=493/Product/MAGNA-TIP-reg-1911-AUTO-BUSHING-DRIVER-trade-BITS0, but beyond that the bushings are usually staked/flared in place or have thread sealer/locker applied to them. Staked ones have to be muscled out (though there are other less than ideal ways to remove them). Some heat will help when removing ones that have thread locker on them. I recommend treating the new bushings for your slim grips with blue Loctite, but don't use any on the grip screws.
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Exactly what Greg said. They make a special bit for the slim bushings which I still need to get, I've buggered a few sets of slim bushings. I have the standard bushing bit.
You can use the slim bushings on a standard thickness grip usually with no problem using the standard thickness grip screws.
If you plan to switch back and forth ever, that would be the only reason I wouldn't loctite the bushings. Even then with a little heat you can still switch.
I was having a tough time trying to figure out what the heck a channel screw was but Greg once again saved me.

I'd of been there for you on those slim grips pal, but you done good and they look nice and you didn't have to wait on me so all is good.

[Bawanna]

I'm a big fan of Wilson mags myself, some like the Chip McCormicks. Lots of good ones but I stick with the Wilson 8 rounders. The 47D works for me.
Wow, I'm a poet and didn't know it.

[Yogi 117]

It does still, but the one in the picture has black grips. Mine came with some ugly looking walnut colored grips. Odd. Here's the Bud's link: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/82450/Remington+E-RPC+1911+R1+.45+5%22++BLKw+OD
So Deano, not being a 1911 expert, did this R1 come with a 7 or 8 round magazine? The listing at Bud's says both...confusing! :eek::yell:

Congrats again, bet it's way more purdy in person! :israel:

[Deano]

If you could get vise-grips on them, I'm guessing you are speaking of the bushings that screw into the frame. There are drivers made special to aid in removing/installing these (http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=493/Product/MAGNA-TIP-reg-1911-AUTO-BUSHING-DRIVER-trade-BITS0, but beyond that the bushings are usually staked/flared in place or have thread sealer/locker applied to them. Staked ones have to be muscled out (though there are other less than ideal ways to remove them). Some heat will help when removing ones that have thread locker on them. I recommend treating the new bushings for your slim grips with blue Loctite, but don't use any on the grip screws.
Regards,
GregBushings! That's the term I was searching for. I was just using a screw driver, and it was VERY hard to get them in or out without stripping the screw driver slots. Thanks for the link. I'll get one of those tools. Heat is a good tip too. I'll remember that if I ever decide to take them off. I did put locktite on the new bushings.


Exactly what Greg said. They make a special bit for the slim bushings which I still need to get, I've buggered a few sets of slim bushings. I have the standard bushing bit.
You can use the slim bushings on a standard thickness grip usually with no problem using the standard thickness grip screws.
If you plan to switch back and forth ever, that would be the only reason I wouldn't loctite the bushings. Even then with a little heat you can still switch.
I was having a tough time trying to figure out what the heck a channel screw was but Greg once again saved me.

I'd of been there for you on those slim grips pal, but you done good and they look nice and you didn't have to wait on me so all is good.I've been reading the Bawana's grip emporium thread (well looking at pictures any way) and I'm extremely impressed. If I ever decide to get a high value 1911, I'm calling on you for sure.


I'm a big fan of Wilson mags myself, some like the Chip McCormicks. Lots of good ones but I stick with the Wilson 8 rounders. The 47D works for me.
Wow, I'm a poet and didn't know it.Thanks, I'll check 'em out


So Deano, not being a 1911 expert, did this R1 come with a 7 or 8 round magazine? The listing at Bud's says both...confusing! :eek::yell:

Congrats again, bet it's way more purdy in person! :israel:It came with two 8 rounders.

[Bawanna]

Any 1911 is high value and I don't hang out with the big dogs. Mostly I stay on the porch.

[gb6491]

Deano,
I don't know if you have them or not, but if you don't have screwdrivers/bits with parallel side tips, pick some up, they'll save you many a burred screw slot.
http://www.pbtools.us/parallel_tip.html
Regards,
Greg

[Deano]

Any 1911 is high value and I don't hang out with the big dogs. Mostly I stay on the porch.Porch is the best place for sipping whisky.


Deano,
I don't know if you have them or not, but if you don't have screwdrivers/bits with parallel side tips, pick some up, they'll save you many a burred screw slot.
http://www.pbtools.us/parallel_tip.html
Regards,
GregThat is exactly what was happening to my bushings. That tip is what I need. Thanks for the link.

[TucsonMTB]

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it. http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ejustsomeguy/icon_lol.gif

[Bawanna]

I think those are also call hollow ground bits. I bought a 56 piece set from Brownells and I use if for everything. Didn't have it a week and found a screw I couldn't fit. Nice thing is you can file the bit to fit and then order a replacement for it. If you keep the modified bit you'll never encounter another screw that it will fit. Ask me how I know?

The bushing bits are even better but only for bushings, bushings for some reason get ruined real easy even with good bits.

[Bawanna]

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it. http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ejustsomeguy/icon_lol.gif

Probably be easy to find, it has my picture attached as an idiot example.

[TucsonMTB]

Probably be easy to find, it has my picture attached as an idiot example.
Not to be argumentative, but I doubt that. If your picture is there, it will be lost among the hundreds or thousands of others who are occasionally clumsy . . . or simply don't care and feel it adds "character" to a "tool".

My used, stainless CBOB came with a light example that was easy to remove with a little sand paper. Blued guns are harder to deal with.

One of the reasons I don't own any blued 1911's. :rolleyes:

[gb6491]

I think those are also call hollow ground bits. I bought a 56 piece set from Brownells and I use if for everything. Didn't have it a week and found a screw I couldn't fit. Nice thing is you can file the bit to fit and then order a replacement for it. If you keep the modified bit you'll never encounter another screw that it will fit. Ask me how I know?

The bushing bits are even better but only for bushings, bushings for some reason get ruined real easy even with good bits.
Boss,
They are indeed also called "hollow grind" bits. That's a very good point you made about modifying them for the task at hand (I have quite a few of the modified ones myself).:)


Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it. http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ejustsomeguy/icon_lol.gif
Great advice sir, that mark will sure put someone into a foul mood. I heartily subscribe to this modification myself:
http://forums.1911forum.com/showpost.php?p=2164800&postcount=3
http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/handguns-sponsored-kangaroo-carry/13382-quick-mod-avoid-ever-getting-idiot-scratch-your-1911-a.html#post145053

Then there's the Idiot Scratch Prevention Tool (http://1911-ispt.com/)

Regards,
Greg

[DeaconKC]

And you will eventually join the "Recoil plug dent in the ceiling" club too, if you work with 1911s very long............

[Deano]

Nice! Google "1911 idiot scratch" and try to avoid it. http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ejustsomeguy/icon_lol.gifI already ordered one of those idiot scratch guards on line. I think you warned me about this earlier. Thank you.

[TucsonMTB]

I already ordered one of those idiot scratch guards on line. I think you warned me about this earlier. Thank you.
Cool! As we get older, we tend to repeat ourselves . . . sorry! :o

[Deano]

Cool! As we get older, we tend to repeat ourselves . . . sorry! :oThat's OK. At my age it's always better to tell me things twice.;)

[DeaconKC]

Heads up guys. MidwayUSA has genuine Colt 1911 mags on sale right now.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/815261/colt-magazine-1911-government-commander-45-acp-8-round-stainless-steel

[TucsonMTB]

Heads up guys. MidwayUSA has genuine Colt 1911 mags on sale right now.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/815261/colt-magazine-1911-government-commander-45-acp-8-round-stainless-steel
Just think twice about using any magazine that has a follower without a front skirt. Those two leading edges can ding your feed ramp, especially in guns with alloy frames. :eek:

http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/large/815/815261.jpg

[Deano]

Just think twice about using any magazine that has a follower without a front skirt. Those two leading edges can ding your feed ramp, especially in guns with alloy frames. :eek:

http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/large/815/815261.jpgSo are you saying the colt mags have no skirt on the follower?

[TucsonMTB]

So are you saying the colt mags have no skirt on the follower?
Did the picture from their catalog listing show up correctly in the message? If so, you can see the portion of the follower that digs into the ramp pretty clearly. I think they call that a Devel follower as explained in this PistolSmith dot com post: http://pistolsmith.com/pistolsmiths/9491-aluminum-frames-devel-type-follower-prob.html

[Deano]

I can't really see the follower well enough in that picture to know for sure what you're pointing out. I'll check the link you posted

[DeaconKC]

Tucson is right on cheaper mags. Ones from the better makers have the proper clearances, but if the QC isn't there, they can be poor. I have been known to stomp bad mags flat at the range to keep them from screwing up the gun. Colt, Kimber, Mec Gar, Wilson all have good mags.

[Markis82]

Tucson is right on cheaper mags. Ones from the better makers have the proper clearances, but if the QC isn't there, they can be poor. I have been known to stomp bad mags flat at the range to keep them from screwing up the gun. Colt, Kimber, Mec Gar, Wilson all have good mags.The stock Kimber mag, I received, was not very good. The follower had no skirt and because of that, the follower would hang up on the mag tube when trying to load the first round. I replaced it with the higher quality Kimpro TacMag and life is grand. Bud's has the Kimpro TacMags on sale for $17 or $18. Usually run upward of $24.

[TucsonMTB]

The stock Kimber mag, I received, was not very good. The follower had no skirt and because of that, the follower would hang up on the mag tube when trying to load the first round. I replaced it with the higher quality Kimpro TacMag and life is grand. Bud's has the Kimpro TacMags on sale for $17 or $18. Usually run upward of $24.
+1 on the Kimber® KimPro Tac-Mag® and that is a great price! I like them because, without the optional bumpers, they fit flush in my CBOB and they do work very well. Their removable base plate is a plus if you decide to rebuild them with Tripp Research compound follower kits (or Wilson kits) in the future.
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/images/kimber/KM-1100813.jpg

[Markis82]

+1 on the Kimber® KimPro Tac-Mag® and that is a great price! I like them because, without the optional bumpers, they fit flush in my CBOB and they do work very well. Their removable base plate is a plus if you decide to rebuild them with Tripp Research compound follower kits (or Wilson kits) in the future.Yes, I got the TacMag on your recommendation. I was going to get the Wilson Combat mag. But you explained about the flush fit and were 100% correct.

[Deano]

The stock Kimber mag, I received, was not very good. The follower had no skirt and because of that, the follower would hang up on the mag tube when trying to load the first round. I replaced it with the higher quality Kimpro TacMag and life is grand. Bud's has the Kimpro TacMags on sale for $17 or $18. Usually run upward of $24.Just ordered some. That's a good price. Thanks for the heads up.

[nmkahrshooter]

I put the first 100 rounds thru my R1 that was purchased on 26 may and I didn't have one problem. Fine gun for the money and a straight shooter.

[Deano]

I put the first 100 rounds thru my R1 that was purchased on 26 may and I didn't have one problem. Fine gun for the money and a straight shooter.
Nice to hear it. Hope to shoot mine very soon.

[Yogi 117]

Nice to hear it. Hope to shoot mine very soon.
So Deano, any report yet on the new R1? :confused:

[Deano]

Report as promised earlier. Range trip this weekend with Yogi and the R-1 1911. 100 rounds of WWB 230 gr. FMJ. 99% perfect. One failure to feed. Shell ejected but next round hung up on feed ramp. Slide locked back on empty mag each time. Shoots very straight. Sights seem good right out of the box. Very happy with this purchase. Starting to understand what all the fuss is about.

[Yogi 117]

Report as promised earlier. Range trip this weekend with Yogi and the R-1 1911. 100 rounds of WWB 230 gr. FMJ. 99% perfect. One failure to feed. Shell ejected but next round hung up on feed ramp. Slide locked back on empty mag each time. Shoots very straight. Sights seem good right out of the box. Very happy with this purchase. Starting to understand what all the fuss is about.
Outstanding! :yo:

[DKD]

Thats strange, all the ones I've seen came with two seven round magazines.