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.

[JFootin]

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

[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.

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

[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/...istration.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/p...%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.

I 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!

Jeepster 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/p...+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 ammo

Hope this one lives up to the billing

I couldn't find it either. Looks sweet.
I can see myself as a Jeepster wannabe

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/...istration.aspx
Enjoy your new pistol (slim grips look great); look forward to hearing your range report.
Regards,
Greg

Greg, 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.