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SurplusShooter
09-29-15, 23:40
If you've been following the news, you know Remington setup a plant in Huntsville, AL not too long ago.

Well, I've been keeping an eye on all the gunstores to see when the R1 1911's and/or other firearms would appear with "Huntsville" rather than the usual "Ilion, NY" markings.
Yesterday I saw one in a store, a R1 1911 marked from the new plant, so they are out "in the wild" now.
Moshjath
09-30-15, 21:25
Great news! As a Huntsville native, this is awesome.
SurplusShooter
10-01-15, 08:28
Great news! As a Huntsville native, this is awesome.

Here's a pic of mine with the new markings:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t445/ResponsibleCitizen64/Remington%20R1/Remington_R1_Huntsville_zpskxprhdm2.jpg
"REMINGTON ARMS CO. HUNTSVILLE, AL USA"

Looks like the frame markings and slide markings were all done with a rotating bit (not pressed-in by rollmarking). Don't know if this is common in all R1's or is a thing they did for Huntsville plant only.
warbird1
10-10-15, 00:39
Soon as I can put one in my hands, I expect to own it!
yellowfin
10-20-15, 21:39
The question on everyone's mind obviously is how are they for quality. How's the frame fit, lockup, and trigger? Bushing nice and tight?
SurplusShooter
10-21-15, 06:54
The question on everyone's mind obviously is how are they for quality. How's the frame fit, lockup, and trigger? Bushing nice and tight?

For my part, I don't have the proper knowledge or gauges to measure all of those tolerances. This is my only 1911, so I don't have anything to compare it against.
brickboy240
10-21-15, 10:04
Those frame markings look like some kid did it in high school metal shop.
Singlestack Wonder
10-21-15, 20:16
Those frame markings look like some kid did it in high school metal shop.

It's a remington 1911....what did you expect?
brickboy240
10-28-15, 11:28
My Springfield Mil-spec does not look any better.
Colt guy
10-29-15, 19:31
How does it shoot?

Is the trigger decent?
SurplusShooter
10-30-15, 09:46
How does it shoot?
When I pull the trigger, it fires. ;)



Is the trigger decent?
Seems okay, I don't have a gauge.
arcticlightfighter
11-21-15, 22:09
I just wish they didnt have the horrible roll mark on the slide. Something a bit more "classic" and in keeping with the WWII Remington 1911