The single-stack models are straightforward with modern controls and features chambered for 9mm and .40 S&W. (Photo: Remington)
Remington Arms is launching a new family of competition-oriented, 1911-pattern pistols called the R1 Limited Series. The run includes single- and double-stack models in 9mm Luger, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
The Model 1911 R1 Limited Series is race-ready right out of the box. The guns have very fine checkering on the frontstrap, mainspring housing and grip safety. They also sport aggressively textured machined VZ G10 grips for a positive grip all around.
They have a lot of modern features including full-length guide rods, ambidextrous thumb safeties and improved sights. Guns in the Limited Series have narrow fiber optic front sights with fully adjustable LPA-style rears.
Double-stack models are offered in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. (Photo: Remington)
The frame, slide and barrel are all stainless steel with a deep PVD finish. PVD finishes are rugged and slick, offering wear resistance and a high level of reliability. Also, the slide has wide charging serrations and both the front and rear.
Like many competition guns, they have extended beavertails and adjustable, serrated triggers. There is one major difference between the single-stack models and the double-stack guns. The double-stack pistols have large flared magwells while the single-stacks have standard grips and frames.
Remington is offering the single-stack in two models chambered for 9mm or .40 S&W. The double-stacks are chambered for 9mm, .40 or .45 ACP.
The single-stack 9mm has a 9+1 capacity where the .40 holds 8+1. The double-stacks hold an impressive 19+1 in 9mm, 18+1 in .40 and 16+1 in .45.
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The double-stack models have a flared magwell. (Photo: Remington)
Pricing starts at $1,250 for the single-stacks and goes up to $1,399 for the doubles. That’s their MSRPs so expect real-world pricing to be less. The guns are already shipping and available in stores.
These pistols look like solid options for anyone looking for a competition gun. They’re the sort of guns that can run in a wide range of shooting competitions from target games to practical shooting.
Remington as a whole has fallen on hard times, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Since then the company has successfully restructured its debt and is looking for new ways to compete.
Although many of the company’s problems stemmed from consumer dissatisfaction, Remington also let their product line stagnate while other companies kept innovating.
Adding a new set of modern 1911s to their catalog is a good start at expanding their product line without taking serious risks with an all-new design. If the guns perform as good as they look it will be a solid step forward for Big Green.
Honestly I love the R1 1911 9mm double stack mag wells pistol with bushing at front. I’m just wondering if the barrel last and accurate after15,000 rounds of competitions and practices?
Honestly I love the R1 1911 9mm double stack mag wells pistol with bushing at front. I’m just wondering if the barrel last and accurate after15,000 rounds of competitions and practices?
Are the double stack pistol parts interchangeable with Para pistols? Magazines in particular since discontinued Para mags in 9 mm and 40 S&W are expensive.
Why in the world won’t Remington add a light rail to any of their 1911s? The inability to mount a light to the weapon makes all of these a no-go for most of the people in the world that might choose them as duty weapons.
Honestly my love for Remington has faded. The trigger issues with the 700.. The poor craftsmanship of my Versa-Max, then. I was saddened when the bought up Para. The Remington group along with Vista Group and Freedom group deserve the fate they are in. Trying to control an entire sector of sporting goods does not make for competition.