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Current Remington R1 Quality ?

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May 01, 2018, 04:47 PM
geo57
Current Remington R1 Quality ?
Among you owners that have had your Remington R1 5" .45 base model for two years or less and especially you that bought yours since their bankruptcy what sort of luck have you had with yours ? Any issues at all be them inside, outside, with function, etc ? If you did have issues how has customer service been as of very late ?
Thanks.
May 01, 2018, 07:26 PM
220-9er
Not to sound like too much of a smart ass but, with so many other good options out there, why take the risk?


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May 01, 2018, 10:21 PM
soggy_spinout
Dunno about the R1, but our shop will be finding out about how well their CS works when we send back a customer's NIB TAC-14 that has a defective action lock bar that, of course, doesn't lock the action when the forend is racked forward.
May 02, 2018, 02:27 AM
YooperSigs
The R-1 tempts me, since I have been seeing them cheap. But, using my recently produced 870 HD as a yardstick, I think I will pass. The Ruger SR1911 is only a little $$$.


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May 02, 2018, 02:48 AM
Dusty78
I would take a Springfield Mil-spec over a standard R1 any day. They are $550 and much better quality series 70 1911.

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May 02, 2018, 05:10 AM
Newf
quote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
The R-1 tempts me, since I have been seeing them cheap. But, using my recently produced 870 HD as a yardstick, I think I will pass. The Ruger SR1911 is only a little $$$.


Seconded.


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May 02, 2018, 08:13 PM
Sig Mann
quote:
Originally posted by Newf:
quote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
The R-1 tempts me, since I have been seeing them cheap. But, using my recently produced 870 HD as a yardstick, I think I will pass. The Ruger SR1911 is only a little $$$.


Seconded.


I'll third that motion. SA is a lot easier to deal with and the Mil-spec's that I have seen have been more consistent than R1's.
May 02, 2018, 09:12 PM
geo57
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
I would take a Springfield Mil-spec over a standard R1 any day. They are $550 and much better quality series 70 1911.


What outlet has NIB SA Mil Spec for $550 ? They are $647 @ Bud's.
May 02, 2018, 09:14 PM
limblessbiff
Get a ruger gsr, Springfield likes to donate money to the gun grabbers.. the ruger is a nice and well made gun for not much money
May 02, 2018, 09:18 PM
geo57
quote:
Originally posted by limblessbiff:
Get a ruger gsr, Springfield likes to donate money to the gun grabbers.. the ruger is a nice and well made gun for not much money


The Ruger GSR is a rifle and about $900.
May 02, 2018, 10:02 PM
Vgex
quote:
Originally posted by geo57:
quote:
Originally posted by limblessbiff:
Get a ruger gsr, Springfield likes to donate money to the gun grabbers.. the ruger is a nice and well made gun for not much money


The Ruger GSR is a rifle and about $900.


It’s possible he’s referencing the SR1911, seen here for sub $700.

https://www.deguns.net/product-p/6700.htm
May 02, 2018, 10:22 PM
geo57
quote:
Originally posted by Vgex:
quote:
Originally posted by geo57:
quote:
Originally posted by limblessbiff:
Get a ruger gsr, Springfield likes to donate money to the gun grabbers.. the ruger is a nice and well made gun for not much money


The Ruger GSR is a rifle and about $900.



It’s possible he’s referencing the SR1911, seen here for sub $700.

https://www.deguns.net/product-p/6700.htm


If so I'm looking for a 1911 with no beavertail or skeleton parts.
May 02, 2018, 11:38 PM
Dusty78
quote:
Originally posted by geo57:
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
I would take a Springfield Mil-spec over a standard R1 any day. They are $550 and much better quality series 70 1911.


What outlet has NIB SA Mil Spec for $550 ? They are $647 @ Bud's.


https://www.sportsmansoutdoors...oducts2.cfm/ID/50250


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May 03, 2018, 03:03 AM
triaxle
I picked up the full size carry model and its been good to go since day 1 . Never a problem.
May 03, 2018, 09:37 AM
limblessbiff
quote:
Originally posted by Vgex:
quote:
Originally posted by geo57:
quote:
Originally posted by limblessbiff:
Get a ruger gsr, Springfield likes to donate money to the gun grabbers.. the ruger is a nice and well made gun for not much money


The Ruger GSR is a rifle and about $900.


It’s possible he’s referencing the SR1911, seen here for sub $700.

https://www.deguns.net/product-p/6700.htm



Yeah sorry, had a brain fart and was thinking about the sig gsr 1911 but I was talking about getting the ruger sr1911
May 03, 2018, 10:20 AM
Andyb
People still buy the R1?

Edit: Never mind. I was thinking of that other pistol they put out that was a total shitshow.
Still wouldn't buy anything Remington thats new



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May 03, 2018, 10:22 AM
geo57
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
quote:
Originally posted by geo57:
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78:
I would take a Springfield Mil-spec over a standard R1 any day. They are $550 and much better quality series 70 1911.


What outlet has NIB SA Mil Spec for $550 ? They are $647 @ Bud's.


https://www.sportsmansoutdoors...oducts2.cfm/ID/50250


Thanks. I won't give more than $450 shipped for the R1 at this point and my bid reflects that but for that amount I'd give it a chance.
May 05, 2018, 06:56 PM
Cousin Vinnie
I have a semi recently made R1 and its perfect. Tight slide to frame fit, machining is excellent, function is perfect.....I'm pleased with the $500 I paid for a NIB OTD R1.