SA Range Officer Vs Remington R1 Enhanced

[DannyP]

Hey guys, looking for some 1911 input. I've never owned one before, been wanting to get one for a while. Anyways I was fondling both these guns at the shop today and man the fit and finish on both look great. Has anyone shot either of these or own them. Which do you think is nicer, the better shooter or has more features. Just looking for some help deciding between the two

Danny

[tacturtle]

Danny, I have a Range Officer and it very tight and very accurate. I had a R1 standard model and it was not as accurate and looser. The Range Officer has a forged frame and the R1 doesn't. I own 2 Philippine made American Classics with cast frames I feel are as good as the R1 enhanced for $300 less. I would go for the Range Officer , I feel its a better pistol and will hold more value . JMHO

[DannyP]

Thanks, i was leaning more towards the RO, but the rear sights i don't feel go with the flow of the gun. Maybe i'm just over thinking it lol. It felt nice, and the fit and finish was nice, no gaps, everything tight and smooth.

Danny

[tnhawk]

I haven't fired these two pistols, but my other SA pistols have been reliable and accurate pistols. SA has an excellent warranty.

[tacturtle]

Danny, the adjustable LPA sights can be replaced with carry sights from Harrison Custom for about $68 . Also !0-8 is also releasing a sight soon.

[herr.baer]

I have an R1 Enhanced and an R1 Limited Edition 2 tone. The Enhanced shot better groups than the Limited. I am very happy with it.

[timcalhoun]

I don't like the fact that Remington changed the vertical impact surface. I feel that it puts too much pressure on the lower barrel lug and I am concerned that after thousands of rounds you will start to see them shear off.

[DevJames]

the Range Officer is probably one of the best buys from a 1911.

You have to keep in mind it's intended purpose though, it's meant to be a very cheap entry into competitive shooting and with the accuracy they display for around 800, I think Springfield did a fantastic job on it for it's role.

[HillbillyMafia]

How well do I like the Range Officer? I bought one to give away as a door prize at the Sherriffs Christmas party. And a rookie won it, many disappointed offic ers there.

[quietguy]

I haven't shot a Remington, but am very pleased with the RO. May be the best deal in 1911s today.

[Fivestring63]

I agree with the poor sights, but absolutely love my RO.

[DMark]

..... was leaning more towards the RO, but the rear sights i don't feel go with the flow of the gun....

Danny,

Here is a pic of the Harrison Design Rear Sight on a RO.

[hipower]

Danny, you already know my choice is the RO, but I do like the Harrison sights maybe a little more than the standard sights.

[quietguy]

XS also makes a replacement sight for the RO. I am probably going to order a set in the next couple of weeks.

Not conventional, but I kinda like them for fast target pickup and short range defensive scenarios.

Edited July 1, 2012 by quietguy

[hornett22]

I'd get the RO and change the sights. That's just me though.