Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander .45 ACP, 4.25 in Match-Grade Barrel, Satin Black Oxide - Excellent
The Remington 1911 R1 Carry Commander is a forged carbon-steel, Commander-length .45 ACP built for carry and control. It combines a 4.25 in match-grade stainless barrel with a de-horned, satin black oxide finish, fixed Novak-pattern sights with a red fiber-optic front, and vertical serrations on the front strap with 25 LPI checkering on the flat mainspring housing. Made in the United States, this example includes two 7-round magazines, the factory box, and the owner's manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows minimal wear from prior handling and use.
What's Included
- Remington factory box (green) with model end label '1911 R1 - Carry Commander SB'
- Owner's manual
- Two 7-round steel single-stack 1911 magazines: one with a gray base pad, with 'MADE IN ITALY' stamped vertically on the magazine body; the other flush-fit and unmarked
This Carry Commander features a forged carbon-steel frame and slide with a satin black oxide finish and a de-horned carry-melt treatment for smooth edges. The Commander-length 4.25 in match-grade stainless steel barrel uses a standard bushing and a 1:16 RH twist.
Grip and handling enhancements include front strap vertical serrations and flat mainspring housing checkering at approximately 25 LPI, a beveled magazine well, and black textured synthetic grips. The pistol retains the classic 1911 single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech operation.
Sight regulation is straightforward with fixed Novak-pattern dovetails: a red fiber-optic front and a plain black rear. The slide adds practical touches such as rear serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port.
Controls are 1911-focused with a beavertail grip safety and an extended left-side thumb safety. The fire-control system includes a skeletonized, three-hole, match-grade aluminum trigger and a skeletonized Commander-style rowel hammer.
Markings are correct for the model, with the slide stamped '1911 R1' and 'CARRY' and the frame marked 'REMINGTON ARMS CO., ILION, NY, USA'. This pistol is Remington mfg. part number 96247 and is made in the United States.