In this video we compare the Springfield 1911 Mil Spec, the Remington R1 and the Ruger SR1911. Which one is the best fit for you? We start with an unboxing and then do a step-by-step comparison of the 3 1911s. Enjoy!
A number of years ago, when I checked out these 3 at my local Gun Shop, I went for the RUGER SR1911 Commander simply for the extra features: the beaver tail grip safety, the bobbed hammer, the skeletonized trigger and the Novak sights. The other 2 had none of those. When I looked at the Remington, the price tag was over a thousand bucks and I picked up my Ruger for $899.00. Anything from Springfield Armory also will get you over the thousand dollar mark. Neither the Springfield nor the Remington gave me anything over and above the Ruger that would justify the price point. Besides which, the Ruger felt better in my hand and I subsequently found that it shoots extremely well right out of the box.
The Springfield is missing features for the obvious reason of the name it was given, it also isn't well over a thousand as I bought mine for $700, way cheaper than the Ruger is...
Awesome comparison video. Loved how you really went in depth with the triggers and took them apart and showed the differences. Has definitely helped sway my purchasing decision!
Greatly appreciate you jumping right into the review without the typical 2-4 minutes of BS found on other reviews. Concise, to the point...awesome review.
I liked your crisp presentation! Clean, easy to listen to and the comparisons were thorough. I haven’t fired my Para Ord. 1911 .45 yet, looking forward to it. After watching this video, I am very pleased with the Para Ordinance that I have.
@@TexasRed117 Eh, the asshat I replied to over a year ago deleted his comment. Now it doesn't make sense. Who died and made you King Paladin Six may I ask?!
My R1s came in a green hard case. I own both the R1s and Mil-spec Springfield, the later not in stainless though. Both have perform great. I haven't had any malfunctions from either. The wife owns a Ruger 1911 in 9mm with a 4.25" barrel. Having all three in my home I can say that you can't go wrong with any of them. All are solid, comfortable, and accurate. Great review.
have you tried to load hollow points in your Mil-Spec? I inherited a Mil-Spec from my father when he passed and the only way it will feed hollow points is if the magazine only has 6 rounds in it. Anything over that and the first round will not chamber and will jam. From what I've found on various forums I either need to shoot a few hundred rounds of FMJ through it or just get better magazines. I have this problem with both mags that came with it and an additional Kimber my dad bought afterwards.
I have the R1 for which I paid $499 when it was on sale (blued). I'm definitely satisfied with it. Wanted a 1911 without spending a fortune for one with super tight tolerances and what not. I'll just use it for plinking around so my focus was on reliability and durabilty, not hair splitting accuracy.
Excellent presentation! I own all three of these and learned a lot about each one of them. Your delivery was clear, concise and to the point! I appreciate the information.
MarksmanTV, talk about a over the top, detailed review. Well thought out comparison between the three 1911s. If I had to make a choice, I'd go for the Ruger. Besides taking it to the range, I would have no problem carrying the SR1911 compact as a concealed carry/night stand gun. BTW, you certainly deserve my subscription. Looking forward to checking out more of your reviews.
I bought a Remmington R1s about 8 years ago, it came in a molded case then. I have cycled it over 1000 times and have had zero malfunctions. I polished the slide and lower to a chrome-like finish, and had the lettering inlaid with gold. White MOP grips.
Nice over view. I have an old Colt, S&W, RIA, Remington and now the Ruger. Without a doubt the best value for the money was the RIA and the Ruger. Both with adjustable sights. All of these shoot well....
I can vouch for the quality of the Ruger SR1911. I have a lot of rounds through a standard 5 inch model, somewhere around 1000. It's holding up great with little signs of wear other than some scratches on the slide from this time I fell and got sand in my holster. The gun goes bang every time for the most part, but my particular pistol does not play nice with Ruger's 8 round magazine. It will fail to feed the last round out of it about 5% of the time. With the 7 shot mags, it has never jammed as far as I can remember. I have only tested Ruger's 7 and 8 round factory magazines in the firearm. One more thing: mine will not feed Hornay XTPs or other cone-shaped hollow points. It will feed round profile hollow points like Remington Golden Sabre, Federal HST or Winchester WB JHP perfectly.
Very good video on comparison. Thanks. I have been looking at getting the Ruger SR1911 but now I'm going to think about one of the others. I like all of the extras you get with the Springfield.
I have the SR1911 TALO edition and absolutely love it. Great shooting pistol, great quality. I fired the R1 and it seemed to do just fine also. Haven't tried the Springfield so can't say anything about it.
We got the Ruger 1911 and could not be happier. Out of the Box Accurate and no jams with 4 different ammo brands and bullet grains. My 16 yr old son loves it, it outshoots all the other Semi Auto Pistols
I own the Springfield and really like it. Got if for a great price and it has very good fit and finish. They had a rebate for 4 extra mags and a holster and mag holster at the time so I could not pass it up. I am looking for a SR1911 CMD and will probably buy one after Christmas.
i have all three they are like my kids love them all in they're on way .you can never have to many 1911's i have high end & low end love them all keep on shooting
One goof is you show the Springfield Operator again for the R1 Enhanced - other than that great review and answered a lot of questions I had between the brands. Thanks and sub'd!
slidetek haha you're right! I just went back and watched it. I grabbed the wrong screenshot. Never caught that till you pointed it out. Thanks for watching and for subbing!
The ruger honestly seems really well optioned out for the price. I’ve looked at one at a local gun store and they seem very tight so I’m not sure if they wear in after a while or not.
I also have the Ruger SR1911. Love the way it performs. I was in love with my Glock 19 until I started shooting my Ruger 45 SR 1911. I love this pistol. I really miss not shooting it due to the virus epidemic.
For the pice point the Colt would also be an option. I actually looked at all 3 plus the Colt 6 months ago and decided on the Colt. The fit and finish and just the general feel of the Colt made me go with it. The 2nd choice would have been the Springfield, I guess for me the forged frames make a difference.
Just got the Ruger 1911 45acp myself and I love it.. Its accurate and shoots great. I have 3 9mms and it outshoots all of them..No feed failures and recoil is tame considering its a 45. My son enjoys this handgun more than the rest also...
I would have to go with the others here loving the Ruger 1911, bought one and couldn't believe how awesome it shot and grouped ! My brother was amazed, he went with a Ruger Commander after seeing and firing mine. We are both completely satisfied and thrilled with our purchases. They also stuck with the model 70 series style, with has always had a better trigger that the 80 series. Ruger was smart enough to have NOT added 80 series stuff to satisfy the idjuts. Great job RUGER ! MANY upgraded parts are included on the Ruger for an unreal price, get one, you will NOT regret it !
I love my Ruger SR1911Ss, but I also have a Remington 1911R1S that I love. One big difference between the two 1911s is that the Ruger has a larger safety than the Remington which I like because it makes it easier to disengage when drawing. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with the safety on the Remington, it's just smaller and doesn't seem as easy to disengage. Another difference is in the striations where you grip to rack the slide. On the Ruger they are wider and deeper than on the Remington. I think the Ruger gives a better gripping surface than the Remington. Overall, you gave a good comparison of the three pistols. Thanks.
I just bought mine today (the full-size model) after comparing it to the Remington and the Magnum Research models. Was originally leaning towards the Magnum Research Desert Eagle DE1911 because of the lower price, but the problem was I couldn't find any stores that stocked it so I could check out how it feels. They would only special order it with the obligation to buy. So I went with the Ruger and I'm glad I did.
I have the Remington R1S. I've not measured the trigger pull but it seems to be less than 5 lbs. It is without question the best trigger I have ever pulled, very light and crisp. No combat hammer or ported trigger, It looks like a 1911. I've tried to think of any way to make the pistol better but it does everything perfectly so I'm leaving it as it....
I agree!!! Really bugs me this guy trys to downplay the added saftey measure...like it's a bad thing? No. Go drop your Springfield and stand over it, tell me how that goes
Dont have any experience with the Ruger but I have with the Springfield and the Remington. I do have to say I thought I would like the Springfield the best but after shooting both the Remington seems better.
You are correct. In addition, solid bar stock or plate can be also machined into parts, skipping a casting or forging process altogether. Unfortunately, several things were said that are not accurate regarding construction.
@@G53X0Y0Z0 You completely miss the point! "Bar Stock, or Plate" has to be made first, which means it TOO is either cast, or forged!!! You are creating a word salad with semantics. So ALL firearms are either cast, or forged.
@@scotty362100 - as Nick alluded to, you are not correct. I said what I did before because it's important not to throw everything into either cast or forged categories, because there are significant differences in characteristics qualities between cast, forged, extruded, and rolled metal. If anyone made a "word salad" as you claim, it was you. There is such a thing as cast plate, but it is not used to machine firearms from, it's generally used because of it's stable nature, but it's not especially strong. Plate and bar stock is formed mainly by rolling or extruding. The internet is full of people who are quick to throw their inadequate understanding out there as facts, and unfortunately the cycle of ignorance is perpetuated.
I was considering the Remington 1911 as my very first fire arm. I was pretty dead set on it. However, I like to be well educated before investing in anything. Thanks to this video, I am now confident in moving forward with Springfield 1911 Stainless.
The Springfield 1911 is a great choice. I have at least 5k rounds through mine and I can't say I have ever had an issue. I am sure you will be happy with it. Congrats on your first firearm!
Good overall comparison. I grew up in a machinist household (was running a lathe at 8 years old) and I have to take exception with some of your descriptions on how the frames become frames. "Forging" is not a synonym for "machining from barstock". Something forged is a block of metal that is heated hot enough to be somewhat plastic, then slammed in a huge press to the rough shape of the finished product, which is then finish machined. It's greatest benefit is rearranging the grain structure, giving it added strength. Ruger, on the other hand, does not just "cast" their stainless steel, but "investment casts" it's gun parts, a much more involved process that Ruger pioneered in the '60s with the Security Six revolver, I believe. Both methods start out rough and end up with tight tolerances. Both processes offer way more strength and rigidity than the application calls for. Intentional or not, I got the impression from your narration that somehow the Springfield was superior to the Ruger because it is forged, which is not the case. What surprised me in the video was that you stated the Remington slide is machined from "carbon steel"? So a gun that is marketed as stainless is, indeed, only half-stainless (frame)? Don't leave it on your boat!
Good video and info, thanks. I carried a Springfield 1911 for a duty gun for many years with no problems. I'm also a Ruger revolver fan, both are good companies.
The video close-ups are most valuable. If I'm keeping the pistols straight, I gotta say the Remington R1 appears to have better fit and finish overall. Also, I think it would be great if you could compare the Remington R1 Enhanced and the Ruger SR1911, that would seem a more faire comparison. I still am torn between the two. Remington has really come around and is making great pistols again. Ruger has great customer service and is made in Arizona, which I love. Torn... I'd welcome any opinions.
Forging under pressure compresses the metal resulting in smaller grain size which results in a stronger material. Casting is a liquid metal which results in larger grains and a weaker material as compare to forged material. Since I keep my guns forever, I will pay extra for a forged frame versus cheaper cast frame.
I own the R1. It is plenty accurate. Mine came with a match grade barrel and barrel nut. There is a tiny bit of stacking in the trigger but over a very short area because the pull is short. I can knock down all the plates with it. Having compared it to the SR1955, the Remington has a tighter action. The Ruger has some play when you jiggle it. The gun I just picked up that is worthy of note is the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911. That one is outstanding. My favorite pistol.
Wow your videos have really improved in the last 5 years...not that this one is bad. I own a lot of 1911's and do own all of these reviewed here. I have one Remington R1 and one Ruger SR1911 at present. I probably have over six Springfield 1911's at lest half of them are 1911 Mil-Spec's only because I buy used guns at what I feel are priced right and I find a lot Mil-Spec Springfield's for sale at reasonable prices. Saying that I probably put more rounds through the Ruger & Remington. I like the Ruger & Remington a lot. My first Springfield 1911 was not great so maybe that is why I buy them and they just get parked in the gun safe.
