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Remington 1911 R1 45 Auto (ACP) Pistol

Remington 1911 R1 45 Auto

Though there are hundreds of semi-automatic pistols produced around the world, when most of us think of them, the Model 1911 isn’t far away. Though the Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP was originally introduced by Colt in 1911, it was designed by John Moses Browning and has been manufactured by dozens of other companies.

The Remington Model 1911 R1 is one of the most popular versions of this venerable pistol, a design that many consider the greatest innovation ever made in pistol design.

Remington took the concept design by Browning and added a little creativity to the appearance while retaining the rock-solid performance of this pistol.

Remington’s marketing division describes the pistol as a “sweet-shooting advancement of America’s most reliable, accurate and enduring handgun.”

The Remington R1 features an excellent trigger design, which offers a firm, reliable pull each time. The dovetailed front and rear sights make aiming the R1 easy, and the high tolerances, superior machining, and excellent quality control that Remington is renowned for comes into play in the precision metal work in the slide and frame assembly.

When you add the double-diamond pattern of the bright walnut grips against a satin black oxide metal finish, you have an eye-popping classic design.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Standard Features:

  • Stainless steel five-inch barrel
  • Flared, lowered ejection port
  • Two-dot dovetail rear sight
  • Single-dot dovetail front sight
  • Double-diamond walnut grips
  • Black oxide finish
  • Sturdy 38.5-ounce empty weight
  • Carbon steel frame and slide
  • Seven-round magazine
  • Two seven-round magazines included

Price: $599-$1339

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Standard Versions

The standard version of the Remington Model 1911 R1 is just a starting point with this pistol.

Remington has several versions with eight and nine-round magazines and offers the pistol in a standard five-inch barrel, or in a compact design with a 4.5-inch or an enhanced version with a 5.5-inch barrel. The weight of the pistol will vary by a few ounces empty, and with one model that includes an extra-large 15-round magazine, the weight will be substantially different when fully loaded.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP MPN: 96324

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP MPN: 96324

This is the platform that all the other versions begin with before designers and engineers start their magic to create other models of this classic pistol.

The base model has an overall length of 8.5 inches, a seven-round magazine, and an empty weight of 38.5 ounces.

The beauty of design created over a century ago by John Browning remains effectively at work inside this pistol. It is compliant with regulations in New York, Colorado, and Washington.

1911 R1 .45 ACP MPN: 96324 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Overall Length: 8.5 inches
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Finish: Satin stainless steel
Grips: Double-Diamond walnut
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear
Weight: 38.5 ounces
Color: Stainless steel

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP MPN: 96336

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP MPN: 96336

A lighter-weight version of the R1 in a more compact size. It has all the features of the standard model, just packed into a tighter package.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP MPN: 96336 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Overall Length: 7.5 inches
Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
Finish: Satin Black Oxide
Grips: Double-Diamond walnut
Sights: Dovetail Front and Rear
Weight: 36 ounces
Color: Stainless steel

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Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced .45 ACP MPN: 96329

Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced .45 ACP MPN: 96329

It's difficult to improve on a classic design, but Remington’s design team and engineers did just that in the Enhanced version of the R1. They added some simple touches like the Beavertail grip safety with the checkered memory bump, and widened the thumb safety a bit, but retained the internal functionality you expect in a Model 1911 pistol.

The enhanced version features an anodized aluminum match trigger and an adjustable rear sight with a red fiber-optic front. They bumped the magazine capacity from seven to eight as well.

Remington offers the R1 Enhanced in eight different versions, including one in 9mm Luger, but we’ll just review four of these.

Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced .45 ACP MPN: 96329 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Overall Length: 7.5 inches
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Finish: Stainless steel
Grips: Enhanced wood laminate
Sights: Fiber optic front/Dovetail rear
Weight: 39.5 ounces
Color: Stainless steel

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96339

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96339

The enhanced feature on this model 1911 R1 is a threaded barrel. It might look a little different than the standard models with the extended tube in front, but the options with a threaded barrel are what some shooters look for.

Remington offers the R1 Enhanced in eight different versions, including one in 9mm Luger, but we’ll just review four of these.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96339 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Overall Length: 8.5 inches
Barrel Length: 5.5 inches
Finish: Satin Black Oxide
Grips: Enhanced wood laminate
Sights: Tall 2-Dot
Weight: 42 ounces
Color: Black

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96491

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96491

The biggest issue modern pistol shooters have with the classic 1911 pistol is the limited magazine in comparison to more model semi-auto handguns.

The engineers at Remington answered that complaint with a 15-round magazine Enhanced model. The grip is wider, but the other components are nearly identical.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96491 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Overall Length: 8.5 inches
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Finish: Black G10
Grips: Black PVD
Sights: Fiber optic front/Adjustable rear
Weight: 41 ounces
Color: Black

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96359

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96359

A 4.25-inch barrel has this Enhanced model appearing similar in size to the standard 1911 R1, but this model includes the enhanced features of the other, larger versions of the R1.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Enhanced MPN: 96359 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Overall Length: 8 inches
Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
Finish: Satin Black Oxide
Grips: Enhanced wood laminate
Sights: Fiber optic front/Dovetail rear
Weight: 38 ounces
Color: Black

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Commander MPN: R96336

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Commander MPN: R96336

Compact at less than eight inches overall, with a 4.25-inch barrel, this pistol has the classic lines of the original Colt 1911 with a splash of the Browning Hi-Power. The attractive double-diamond walnut grips against the black satin finish of this pistol really make it pop.

If you’re looking for a concealed carry version of the 1911 R1 this is a model worth looking into a little further.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Commander MPN: R96336 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Overall Length: 7.75 inches
Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
Finish: Satin Black Oxide
Grips: Double-Diamond walnut
Sights: Dovetail Three-Dot with Adjustable rear
Weight: 36 ounces
Color: Black

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Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Ultra-Light Commander MPN: 96493

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Ultra-Light Commander MPN: 96493

This model is a little less GI Joe and more James Bond in style, and size. The Ultra-Light has the shortest barrel of any model of the 1911 R1 at just 3.5 inches and an overall length of only seven inches.

This is a good choice for concealed carry with its very small footprint but weighing just 28 ounces you’re going to get some serious recoil from this pistol. Finished in a two-tone grey color scheme it blends in well with professional office attire.

Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP Ultra-Light Commander MPN: 96493 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Overall Length: 7 inches
Barrel Length: 3.5 inches
Finish: Grey stainless steel
Grips: Grey laminate
Sights: Tritium Front and Rear
Weight: 28 ounces
Color: Grey

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Remington 1911 R1S .45 Auto 5 Inch Stainless Pistol MPN: R96324

Remington 1911 R1S .45 Auto 5 Inch Stainless Pistol MPN: R96324

An enhanced version of the basic model of the 1911 R1, this pistol is striking in appearance with the bright luster of polished stainless steel on all the metal components, set against the rich, natural glow of double-diamond patterned walnut. If a handgun can be a work of art, this one is.

The pistol comes with a pair of seven-round magazines, has enhanced durability due to the all-stainless-steel construction, and offers three safeties, the GI thumb, grip safety, and hammer safety.

Remington 1911 R1S .45 Auto 5 Inch Stainless Pistol MPN: R96324 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Overall Length: 8.5 inches
Barrel Length: 5 inches
Finish: Stainless steel
Grips: Double-Diamond walnut
Sights: Two Dot Dovetailed Rear with Single Dot Front
Weight: 38.5 ounces
Color: Stainless Steel

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Remington 1911 R1 Carry Pistol .45 ACP MPN: P46945

Remington 1911 R1 Carry Pistol .45 ACP MPN: P46945

It sounds like something on a cattle ranch, but this pistol has been “dehorned” to create a smoother, more functional, concealed carry version of the venerable R1.

Dehorned means the hammer has been smoothed off. Instead of the traditional curved, hook style hammer, the R1 Carry has a hollow, curved hammer that is much less likely to catch on clothing, a belt, or something stored inside a purse.

It also features Cocobolo grip panels and a machined, skeletonized, aluminum match trigger.

Remington 1911 R1 Carry Pistol .45 ACP MPN: P46945 Specs:

Attribute Spec
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Semi-automatic
Magazine Capacity: 7 rounds
Overall Length: 7.75 inches
Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
Finish: Satin Black Oxide
Grips: Double-Diamond walnut
Sights: Tritium Front Novak
Weight: 40 ounces
Color: Black

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