Remington - 1911 R1 Enhanced Review

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame: Accuracy and reliability

Target Market: Mid range 1911 market with emphasis on reliability

FNBs:

Key Features

• Adjustable Rear Sight
• Fiber-Optic Front Sight (Red)
• Front/Rear Slide Serrations
• Beavertail Grip Safety with Checkered Memory Bump
• Enhanced Hammer
• Anodized Aluminum Match Trigger
• Enhanced Wide Thumb Safety
• Flat Checkered Mainspring Housing (20 LPI)
• Match Grade Stainless Barrel and Bushing
• Front Grip Strap Serrations
• Custom Grips with Thumb Groove and Ambi Cut
• 8-Round Magazines with Bumper Pad (2)

Key Benefits

• More accurate
• Very shootable factory sights
• Free cleaning, lube and inspection in the 1st 12 months
• 7 day warranty repair turn around and free shipping
• Looks better than standard R1 in my opinion

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?:  Black ... OK technically it’s “Satin Black Oxide.”

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What others are saying?: “The pistol’s fiber-optic sight is one of the most robust of this type the author’s seen. The Enhanced also features front slide serrations.”

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Price Point:

• MSRP = $940.00
• Retail = $772.81
• Used = $775.00

I need it now! Availability:  Available on many websites includeing gunbroker.com

Our Rating:  I really enjoy how well it shoots. Very easy to acquire your next target with the front red fiber sight and black rear sight. Slide serrations and grips are pleasing to the eye.

+ Solid midrange 1911 price point + Great stock sights + Match grade barrel

- Base of front sight extends too far out and scraps kydex off of some holsters

Score: 8.5 Great

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Glock 17 Gen. 4

by Mike Emert Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points Claim to Fame: Its superior reliability and simplicity Target Market: Law Enforcement, Competitive Shooters, Homeowners, Target shooters FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product) Key Features:

• Polymer frame.
• Aggressive stippling on the grip
• 3 safety features including Trigger safety, Drop safety, and Striker safety.
• Upgraded recoil spring
• 17 round magazine capacity with optional 19 or 33.
• Ability to modify the magazine catch to left hand shooter.
• Adjustable grip size.
• Loaded chamber indicator.
• 5.5 lb. trigger.
• 4.5" barrel.

Key Benefits:

• Light and durable
• Heavy trigger pull for high stress situations
• High magazine capacity
• Easy to take down

Does it come in black? Yes. And many options for customization. Lone Wolf Distributors Glockmeister What others are saying? Most people who shoot the G17 love it! The Truth About Guns Guns and Ammo Price point (MSRP versus actual retail)

• MSRP = $549 (Must go through a dealer)
• Retail = Buds Gun Shop offers them for $539 with a cash discount

Used = Gun Broker has had them as low as $440 I need it now! Availability: You can get the G17 Gen4 at virtually any local gun shop or online retailer. Our Rating: You can’t go wrong with Glock. It’s a versatile platform which is easy to learn and easy to operate.  Their reputation proves they are reliable and there really is no good argument against that. + Reliable, reliable, reliable! + Light weight + Minimal amount of parts + If there is a function or feature you want changed, it’s easy to do it. + 17 round magazine - Ugly (But I can get past that). - Some have experienced spent brass hitting them in the face. Score 9.5 Amazing!

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What do you think? If there is someone who doesn’t like the G17 Gen4 for some other reason than personal preference then I sure would like to know why.  I understand some people may not shoot Glock as well as they shoot another gun due to their body type or their personal mechanics.  The G17 Gen4 has really set the bar high as far as reliability goes, and you can’t get any more simple in the operation of the gun.  It’s rugged and trusted by law enforcement agents worldwide.  Popularity is not always the best way to determine a product’s quality but when lives are at stake, popularity is probably the biggest factor to consider.