Remington's 2018 R1 1911 pistol lineup includes two recently announced lightweight models, the Ultralight Commander (MSRP are $849+) and the concealable (3.5" barrel) Ultralight Executive (MSRP $1,250+). Both .45-cal. models are built on aluminum frames, making them 30 percent lighter than steel frames. They weigh in at 29.4 ozs. and 28 ozs., respectively, with an 8+1 or 7+1 capacity.
The company is also doubling down on its double-stack inventory. Models include:
1911 R1 Limited Double Stack
Features: • 19+1 round capacity in 9 mm, 18+1 in .40 S&W and 16+1 in .45 ACP • Match grade trigger – adjustable • Full-length, 1-piece guide rods • Fiber optic front sight • Fully adjustable LPA target rear sight • Wide front and rear cocking serrations • Oversized magwell for lightning-fast reloads • 5” ramped, match-grade barrel • Stainless steel frame, slide, and barrel • PVD coating delivers the smoothest operation and unparalleled durability • Ambidextrous extended thumb safety for easy operation in either hand • Machined G10 VZ operator grips • Checkered front strap and mainspring housing • Two double-stack magazines • MSRP: $1,310 for 9 mm and $1,399 for .40 S&W and .45 ACP
1911 R1 Enhanced Double Stack
Features: • Adjustable rear sight with red fiber-optic front sight • Front and 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 • Custom grips with thumb groove and ambi cut • 15-Round magazine with bumper pads (2) • MSRP: $999
1911 R1 Tactical Double Stack Threaded or Non-Threaded
Features: • 15+1 round capacity in .45 Auto • Match grade trigger adjustable • Wide, front and rear cocking serrations • 5.5” ramped, match-grade threaded barrel (5" for Non-Threaded Models) • Stainless steel frame, slide and barrel • Ionbond PVD coating delivers the smoothest operation and unparalleled durability • Machined G10 VZ operator grips • MSRP: $1,275 for non-threaded and $1,299 for threaded
1911 R1 Recon Commander Double Stack
Features: • 4.25” Match-Grade Barrel • Wide Front & Rear Wide Cocking Serrations • Forged Stainless Steel Frame and Slide • Extended Beavertail grip safety • Adjustable skeletonized trigger • Available in .45 Auto or 9 mm Luger • PVD Barrel, Slide and Frame Finish • Front/Rear Tritium Night Sights • Checkered Front Strap • Ambi Thumb Safety • G10 Grips • Double Stack Capacity • Accessory Rail • MSRP: $1,275