Remington Model 1911 R1™

| 16 May 2010 | 2 Comments

After almost a century, the Model 1911 R1 marks the Remington brand’s return to the manufacture of the legendary 1911 handgun.

In 1917, the U.S. Ordnance Department issued an order to Remington-UMC to manufacture 500,000 1911s for our fighting men in the armed services.

The first Remington-UMC produced 1911 pistols were delivered in August of 1918. On November 11, 1918, the Armistice ending WWI was signed and the contract from the Ordnance Department with Remington-UMC was suspended. In all, Remington-UMC produced 21,677 1911s.

THE ALL-NEW REMINGTON® MODEL 1911 R1

The accuracy and reliability that have made the 1911 an American icon now shine brighter than ever. Features include a crisp trigger, dovetailed front and rear sights, precision-machined slide and frame, and available fine-checkered American walnut grips. The new Model 1911 R1 is truly the finest blend of exacting craftsmanship and out-of-box performance available today. Every element is produced with ultra-tight tolerances on equipment representing the height of modern technology. The result is a sweet-shooting advancement of a legendary design we’re more than proud to put our name on.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Barrel length 5″
  • Flared and lowered ejection port
  • Sights, dovetail front and rear, 3 dot
  • Double diamond walnut wood grips
  • Satin black oxide metal finish
  • Weight 38.5 ounces
  • Carbon steel frame and slide
  • Capacity 7 + 1
  • Two 7-shot magazines supplied
  • Shipped in custom carrying case

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  1. Bev Frean says:

    Hello there,
    Is this a ladies gun?
    Regards
    Bev

  2. Roy says:

    Hi Bev

    I believe a 45 ACP is a great ladies pistol. If you take the like of course. With the 5 Inch barrol it shouldnt be too heavy.

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