Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry Commander .45 ACP, 4.25-inch, Matte Black, Trijicon Front, Checkered Front Strap, 3x 7-Round Mags
This Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry Commander is a USA-made, Commander-length .45 ACP built for practical carry. It features a matte black carbon-steel build, a de-horned slide, checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, and a Trijicon tritium front sight marked H3 13. It comes with three 7-round magazines and the factory case with an external label for this specific model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a close look at surfaces and edges.
What’s Included
- Remington green factory hard case with external label for Model 1911 Carry Commander
- Three 7-round single-stack steel magazines
- 1911 barrel bushing wrench
The R1 Carry Commander configuration pairs a 4.25-inch Commander-length barrel and slide with a single-stack 7+1 capacity, staying true to the 1911 platform in .45 ACP with single-action-only operation. It is built in the USA and sized for carry while retaining classic 1911 ergonomics.
Carry-focused touches include de-horned slide edges, ambidextrous thumb safety, and a grip safety. The front strap and mainspring housing are checkered for a secure hold, and the skeletonized commander-style hammer and three-hole trigger deliver a clean, responsive feel.
Sight and slide details are practical and streamlined: a Trijicon tritium front sight marked H3 13, a dovetailed low-mount rear sight, rear cocking serrations only, a lowered and flared ejection port, and a traditional barrel bushing with a standard recoil spring plug.
The carbon-steel frame and slide wear a matte black finish, complemented by double-diamond checkered wood grips with Remington medallions. The overall package balances classic 1911 styling with purposeful carry enhancements.
Packaging and accessories add value for the buyer: the factory hard case includes an external model label, and the pistol comes with three 7-round magazines and a 1911 bushing wrench.