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I will be buying a new 1911 handgun soon. I checked out the remy the other day and it was very price. I narrowed it down to the Remington and Ruger. Both in the same price range. How do the owners of these 1911s feel about them? Pros, cons?
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When did ruger start making 1911's?
Go with colt, Springfield, sig, Kimber etc
Heard good things about the Rem1911, plus didn't they win a marine contract? -
Read all the reviews for the Ruger SR1911 and the R1 Enhanced...there seems to be a pretty clear preference for the Ruger."But far more numerous was the herd of such, Who think too little and who talk too much." -John DrydenComment
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Who's doing SSEs on the Remington's?Sic Parvis Magna
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Ruger released their 1911 early last year, they started getting out in the world roughly April, 2011.
As for production 1911s go, Colts and Kimbers lack when compared (especially cost-wise) to a Sig Sauer or Springfield Armory.
No, Remington didn't win the Marine contract. Colt won a contract for a limited number of 1911s specifically for MARSOC. Remington recently won the M4A1 contract renewal over Colt."If it wears out, replace it. If it breaks, upgrade." -Cranky Air Force Vet.
KevinComment
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I would choose the Remington, simply based on the fact that it looks a lot better than the Ruger. NTM, I don't like Rugers "treat your customers like they are idiots" billboarding that they do on their firearms.
But seriously didn't you know that the SR1911 is just as good as a Les Baer?Comment
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A friend of mine bought a Remington enhanced. That thing shoots the lights out. It's an excellent value. I'd recommend it without reservations.NRA Benefactor Life Member
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I bought a used R1 enhanced a while back from another Calgunner. it has a lot of nice features for the price and is well made. I did replace the slide stop with a Wilson because the one from Remington was just a tade to short to work with the Chip McCormick mags I use in it. I also added a Wilson mag well. So far I have put 600 rounds though it and its been very good. I would get the Remington just for the added features, not a big fan of plan goverment models, not for actually shooting any way.
Heres a pic, sorry dont have a solo shot or more detailed.
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