Which one is a better 1911, Ruger or Remington ?

[dvdcrr]

Which one is a better 1911, Ruger or Remington?
Ruger
http://www.ruger.com/products/sr1911/models.html
Remington
http://www.1911r1.com/Products/Firearms/Model-1911r1.aspx

 

[9 fingers]

Whichever one you like better. CDNN Sports has killer deals on the Rem R1 right now and with the $75 rebate the gun is a bargain. Gun Tests rated the R1 higher than the Ruger but that was a sample of one gun from each company. I bought the R1 Enhanced but the SS Ruger is tempting as a 2nd 1911. Pick the one you like best for the price.
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[Drail]

If I had to buy a new 1911 it would be Ruger over Remington.

 

[Ibmikey]

9 fingers said it all, do your own research and make a decision it must satisfy you not us.

 

[Papaster]

From the samples I've seen, the finish quality and fit seems to be consistently better on the Rugers.

 

[Edster12]

I own a pair of Rugers and love them. I have looked at and handled the Remingtons but like the Rugers better.

 

[JR24]

Own a R1 and have handled a number of Rugers. I would put them pretty much on the same level, in terms of fit and finish.

Were I buying one, I would go with the Ruger as it comes stock with options I prefer (beaver tail, trigger, safety, etc) but the Remington I have is a sweet gun, and sweet shooter. I won't be dumping it any day soon.

Just making room for a Ruger (or two) in the future.

 

[jcs271]

I think fit and finish is maybe a little better on the ruger. They are set up well and ready to go right out of the box. I am also seeing them regularly for $649 outstanding value!

 

[critter]

I can only speak to the Ruger. I recently bought the commander length. It is one of the 'most for the money' 1911's I've seen. It has been absolutely 100% reliable on everything I've fed it and is way accurate. Can't go wrong with a Ruger.

As I said, I don't know about the Remington.

 

[gb6491]

Own a R1 and have handled a number of Rugers. I would put them pretty much on the same level, in terms of fit and finish....

Even though I had to send the first SR1911 I owned back because of a finish problem, I agree with what JR24 wrote
I believe that the two makes are also on the same level in terms of accuracy and reliability.
For me, it came down to a matter of preference and I preferred the R1S
The SR1911s have since moved on to other homes.


Good luck with your choice dvdcrr.
Regards,
Greg

 

[ekj1101]

The Ruger is next on my wishlist....

 

[surjimmy]

With all the features, the Ruger has, there is no way it should be selling $650. IMHO closer to $800-$900, but as stated. If you have a gun worth $2000 and one worth $200, if the $200 is reliable and you like it better then the $2000 then you take the $200 one.
Remember there is a reason they make so many different guns, because everyone has different taste.

 

[gym]

I owned the R1 and only sold it because it was an even trade for a new EMP 40. I would buy the R1 commander, "the new $600.00 one" in a heartbeat, and may buy it from buds for $600 + a 75 dollar rebate. I never fired the Ruger. But in general don't care for Rugers current pistols. The LC9 was a disappointment, but everyone is entitled to a bad one once in a while.
I would like to fire the Ruger prior to committing to the R1. The R1 I had shot in the 10 ring, from 7 yards to 25 yards easily right from the first mag.One of the best triggers for an inexpensive 1911.

 

[1KPerDay]

I wasn't impressed with the base model R1 I shot. My $320 Rock Island feels better.

 

[MagnunJoe]

I have both the R1 and the Ruger. We r not exactly comparing apples 2 apples here because for about the same price Ruger gives you a lot more for the money. Trigger, hammer, beaver tail sights, all upgrades. More importantly the Ruger has no fire safety block pin stupid thingy so the trigger is a little smoother and crisp. Dollar for dollar Ruger is a much better value.

 

[MagnunJoe]

In my experience the Springfield Milspec is the best bang for your buck. I have all 3 of them Ruger, R1 and the Parkerized Springer is tighter, best shooter,
and has that original 1911 WW 1 feel. But what do I know, I only have 6 1911s,hehehehehe

 

[travisd]

Loved both the Remingtons ive oqwned. Still own one. Very well built, accurate and reliable. Plus you get a free barrel.

 

[gym]

I also left out, that I like the option of having a Blued gun. Although stainless is nice, I prefer Blued guns.

 

[Wil Terry]

I DID NOT NOTICE where anyone pointed out the fact they both are the same gun as both slides and both frames are Ruger castings.

 

[kefefs]

I'd pick an SR1911 over an R1 any day, though I openly admit I may be a tad biased. I'm not a huge fan of Remington to put it lightly and don't trust their QC. I'd rather pay the same amount of money for a Ruger.

Plus I like the finish on the Rugers more.

I DID NOT NOTICE where anyone pointed out the fact they both are the same gun as both slides and both frames are Ruger castings.

Do you have a source on that? Everything I've read has stated the frames are made in-house at Remington.

 

[travisd]

I DID NOT NOTICE where anyone pointed out the fact they both are the same gun as both slides and both frames are Ruger castings.

I don't know who told you that but it's a bunch of bs..

 

[BamAlmighty]

It is bs.

Remington casts their frames in house. The only part they ever outsourced was the barrel, which they now make in house.

 

[MICHAEL T]

COLT just a little more and worth it.

 

[Ibmikey]

The frame on my R1S is forged not cast.

 

[9 fingers]

For the guys suggesting other brands, the OP asked about Ruger and Remington. And do realize that CDNN Sports is selling the Rem R1 for $477 right now and the R1 Enhanced for $637!!! This is allot of very good gun for the money and they are USA made. At these prices Colts and Springfields cost allot more. Here is a pic of my R1 Enhanced. And just checked the SS R1 is $523 and the SS R1 Enhanced is $675. At these prices it would be hard to go wrong.
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