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Robert, I think, for the most part, most established training facilities are good to excellent. I certainly would not criticize any of them unless I had first hand info. Unfortunately many people do just that. I would love to hear about others first hand experince, and if you do get the chance to go to Front Sight you won't be disappointed.

That's good.....I believe I will borrow that from you and call it LDD for short:koolaid:

My wife and I plus another couple just completed the 4 Day Defensive Handgun Training at Front Sight. Let me start by saying I have been shooting for most of my 57 yrs.....a lot. Whether a beginner or an experienced shooter, this course is the real deal and is everything and more as advertised. I plan to attend at least twice a year from here on out. Plus have already insured my grandkids will go around age 12 or 13. Definitely the best place to start a new pistol shooter. This is a quality school with great instructors. Very detailed, intense and most of all benificial. More importantly, a strong supporter of the 2nd Admendment and the shooting sports. From my viewpoint, I see nothing to criticize and much to support of this company and what it represents. There were over 300 people enrolled in this course alone during these 4 days, broken down in groups of 40, with each group having minimum 3 Range Officers at any one time, and up to 5 at certain periods. If you get a chance, GO!

Just finished shooting a 4 Day course @ Front Sight with my Remington R1. This gun had already had around 2,000 rounds through it without any trouble. The recent 4 day firing of about 600 rounds was done without any failures of any kind, and no cleaning. In my book it is a fine weapon for those looking for a dependable 1911 at a reasonable price. For that matter, my buddy who went with me shot his Taurus 1911 with the same results.

So spoolie, assumming the above is correct, did your parts break? Or, was it just your preference to change them out as you modified your pistol? Again, if the later is true, why are you in a better position to condemn someone for buying a R1?

go to the CZ forums........they are all good, but some are a little better than others, but for the most part, great guns

A little research will show that most guns have MIM parts, regardless of price. I have read Kimber does. As mentioned, it is an acceptable, and some cases superior manufacturing process. At my last check, every manufacturer has a customer service/repair department; meaning every gun breaks. Opinions are a dime a dozen, fair evaluations and personal experience provide much more reliable information. Remington R1 Review Part II-----Detail Strip

Feburary 2011 AMERICAN RIFLEMAN has an article on the R1 by field editor Riley Clapp. Just a couple of quotes from that article, "It is a strong, sound M1911 pistol that was made to be used---and used hard......The receiver is an investment casting, and most of the small parts are either metal injection molded (MIM) or investment cast......seldom does a gun come along that shoots this well.....it strikes me as a very good buy." Are there guns better? Sure, but until mine buggers up, or there are a bunch of reports showing breakage, it looks like a deal right now. My guess is the price will start climbing as demand increases. Better buy it while you can.

I've got one for 6 months now. A real shooter. No trouble. Probably shot over 1000 rounds by now. Actually like it better than by colt combat commander. Taking it out to Front Site in the near future. I'll let you know how that pans out.

I've had one since last summer. It is my primary carry gun. Very reliable, especially with good defense ammo. Above average accuracy @ 7yds. If you like the way it feels, no problem with recommending it.