If you had to pick between...

[jthoma24]

A Rugar SR1911 and a Remington 1911 what would you pick???

 

[-Z/28-]

That's easy. The Ruger every time.

 

[ericgunn]

Thats tough both are nice but I'll go with Remington 1911.

 

[annihilation-time]

Ruger.

 

[clandestine]

Remingtons have better fit/finish.

For me, Remington 1911 Enhanced/Threaded.

 

[jthoma24]

Remingtons have better fit/finish.

For me, Remington 1911 Enhanced/Threaded.

The reason I ask is because my FFL had both in stock and I could not "pull the trigger" today on the purchase. I will be my first 1911 and probably last before oct 1. trying to make the right decision.

 

[ma_deuce]

You don't say which Remington. I'd take the Ruger over the base Remington. I just might take it over the Enhanced, too, but I'd be hard-pressed to decide. It's a better value than the Enhanced, I think.

 

[SmokingGun]

Ruger.

 

[jthoma24]

You don't say which Remington. I'd take the Ruger over the base Remington. I just might take it over the Enhanced, too, but I'd be hard-pressed to decide. It's a better value than the Enhanced, I think.

it was the R1. Not the enhanced. I think i would enjoy shooting the enhanced with the fiber optic sights.... I just don't know because there are so many 1911 choices. I don't want to drop that kind of cash on something without some advice.

 

[md_rick_o]

I asked Lou about the Remington R1 when i was in his shop. he said to go with the Ruger. If you could wait a bit then get the Ruger after they get the bugs worked out in about a year.

 

[clandestine]

The standard R1's don't have beavertails so if you want that option go Ruger as they all have one, other wise get the R1 enhanced.

 

[jthoma24]

The standard R1's don't have beavertails so if you want that option go Ruger as they all have one, other wise get the R1 enhanced.

I like the beavertail. I even put those grips on my glock gen 4's.

 

[my69rox]

Ruger !!!!

 

[ma_deuce]

The standard R1's don't have beavertails so if you want that option go Ruger as they all have one, other wise get the R1 enhanced.

Good point - the beavertail makes a big difference to me.

 

[Biggfoot44]

In a situation like this 1st question is which one is set up with your prefered combination of ( trigger length , mainspring housing, grip safety , ambi or not ) . I have my preferences , might not be yours.

The tiebreaker is the particular trigger pull on the two individual specimens.

 

[Mt Airy]

If you limit your self between only 2 - I would pick R1 enhanced

 

[Boxherd]

Remington R1 Enhanced

 

[hvymax]

Remingtons have better fit/finish.

For me, Remington 1911 Enhanced/Threaded.

Works for me if I had to choose a 1911.

 

[Kman]

Ruger

 

[Grits]

Having just gone thru all of this. Many hours of reading, researching, evaluating and pondering. I would go with the Ruger. Like others have said, it depends on your knowledge of both weapons, what turns you on --- or not. The feel in your hand, the looks and feel that you like. Then just do it!