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tonight. I walked in my buddies gunshop and he hands me this 1911 and a box of Remington 230 hardball and says, "go have some fun". As you may or may not know, Remington has not made a 1911 since 1945
Its a prototype from the factory, so I was not allowed to take pics. It looks, feels and handles like a standard government model, but it shoots like a Gold Cup. Real nice white dot sights--easy to see
7 yard groups were one holers--I put 17 shots in 2 and 1/2" @ 25 yd, (offhand--surprised me as I usually can't do that good off the bench) with 4 flyers that made it 4". These flyers were due to so-so inside lighting and that fact that I have been up since 5.
I hear its going to be priced affordable for the average guncrank
Now how can you go and post something like that then just hit the sack?! Is this a pretty standard 1911 similar to the Springfield GI 45, or is it more modern like a Springfield Loaded?
There's two kinds of lever action rifles - those designed by J.M. Browning, and those that are inferior.
KentuckyLevrgunr wrote:Now how can you go and post something like that then just hit the sack?! Is this a pretty standard 1911 similar to the Springfield GI 45, or is it more modern like a Springfield Loaded?
Its just like a standard GM. The only difference between this gun and a GM were the sights. Stocks were checkered wood, matt blue finish. Also, the lettering on the slide was a bit large for my liking. That may change with production models.
It was nothing special--just a "meat and potatos" kind of gun.---------Sixgun
Sixgun wrote:As you may or may not know, Remington has not made a 1911 since 1945
Sixgun
Actually Remington hasn't made a 1911 since 1919. Remington Rand that made the 1911A1 in WWII was a typewriter company and different from Remington UMC.
jumbeaux wrote:Sixgun....do you have a link for the pistol...I have searched the net and cannot find anything about it....appreciate your post...
rick
Rick,
Ssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! No link. The gun is a prototype with a funny serial number. I really don't even think I'm supposed to be talking about it. At least thats what my buddy gunshop owner told me. (He's pals with the Remington people) He knows I have "diarrhea mouth" and I just could not contain myself.
The way I see it, its free advertisement for Remington. (and fun for me )
As I get more info, I'll keep you boys posted-----------------Sixgun
awp101 wrote:
Nice. If they price it comparable to the imports (RIA, etc) and preferably below the Springfields, I may have to bite when the opportunity arises.
Your right on the money! (no pun intended ) At least thats what I was told. In my estimation, the looks and finish is about one step above a Springfield military model (1911A1 with the parkerizing) but its not parkerized--has kind of a black matt finish---------Sixgun
Sixgun wrote:As you may or may not know, Remington has not made a 1911 since 1945
Sixgun
Actually Remington hasn't made a 1911 since 1919. Remington Rand that made the 1911A1 in WWII was a typewriter company and different from Remington UMC.
Yeah the last auto was the model 51 which realistically ended before 1930 although 1 was made in 1934. I don't remember anything after that but the XBR which is but a very short rifle
I wish they (or whoever screwed it up I don't know) would have continued with the second generation plan for 1875's 1890's etc. I love my 1890! I guess however this isn't really the type of project that brings lots of sales (and profit) like a 1911.
Well I'm happy to hear about Remington "making a 1911" just where will it be made in the new plant with the Marlins? There is also a rummer of Ruger making one. They made an AR type so who knows. Always happy to see new guns made in designs I like. Would like them made in the USA.
John
Marlin, Harrington and Richardson, New England Firearms and L.C. Smith -- all Marlin brands -- are destined for absorption into Remington's existing manufacturing facilities in Ilion, New York
They are currently shooting prototypes and should settle on the final version soon.
However if someone has brought one of these out of the restricted area if they still have a job they might get a knock on the door or it might be hitting them on their way out.
Sixgun wrote:As you may or may not know, Remington has not made a 1911 since 1945
Sixgun
Actually Remington hasn't made a 1911 since 1919. Remington Rand that made the 1911A1 in WWII was a typewriter company and different from Remington UMC.
Actually, the other poster is correct. E. Remington purchased another company which manufactured typewriters in the late 1860s or so becoming Remington Typewriter. In 1927 they merged with the Rand Kardex Company and became Remington-Rand. So, there is a direct lineage between the two companies. If you doubt this go to Wikiedia and search Remington-Rand. A little abbreviated, but there still was a connection.
Between this and the links within it yiou will learn more than you ever wanted to know.
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Marlin - a hard habit to break.
I've asked but I'm guessing E-RPC, LLC is E. Remington Production Company and importantly LLC looks like a CYA front company to protect them from any liabilities.
