Remington rolls out new double stack 1911

Remington has brought a new heavy hitter to the 1911 R1 line for 2018.

Meet the R1 Enhanced Double Stack in .45 ACP. The EDS features a 5″ match grade stainless barrel, front and rear slide serrations, a beavertail grip safety, enhanced thumb safety, red fiber-optic front sight, and adjustable two-dot rear sights.

Named for it’s hefty magazine, the EDS has a whopping 15+1 capacity. The entire thing measures 8.5″ overall with an empty weight of 41 oz.

Features

• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5″
• Overall Length: 8.5″
• Overall Width: 1.4″
• Trigger Pull: 3.5 – 5 lbs
• Weight: 41 oz. (empty)
• Magazine: 15 + 1
• MSRP: $999

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