Rick 51/ R51 wrote:I called Remington again today and found out more information. Production lines have not been started up as they have not yet moved into their new facility. That move and restart isn't expected until the 2nd Quarter of next year. Options are: 1) Continue waiting for the Gen 2 R51, extra mags & Pelican case as promised until April, May, June, maybe???; 2) Process a refund.; or 3) call them and let them give you, brand new in box, a 1911-R1 base model and call it even. (About $210 more value than the R51). I opted to get the 1911. She asked me if I wanted 2 of them since I had 2 R51s. I said to send me one for now for the one I sent in already. I need to get the other one back from my son, send it in, and maybe haggle with them for a good booster stock of ammunition. If not, I'll get another 1911, making it 3 1911s in my safe. Guess you can't have too many 1911s. Heh-heh. Anyway, you pick the FFL dealer you want the 1911 shipped to and have them fax in a copy of their license with the information Remington gives you. Then, in about two weeks, you'll have your new 1911 R1. Remington will pay the FFL transfer fee.
The way I see it, this is a pretty generous deal, especially since I've been looking to buy a 1911-R1 anyway. This is the full size Government Model 80 style w/ 5" barrel, blued finish w/ fine-checkered American walnut grips. Order (item) number is 96323 in the Remington catalog. It comes with 2 standard 7 round magazines, barrel bushing tool, lock, and it's fitted green case as it would come if you purchased one new. If you're into 1911s, this is a sweet deal.