Hi,
I was wondering if some of you Wild Bunch fellas could give me some advice on a 1911 that would be suitable forWild Bunch Matches.
I’ve read through the Rules and “think” I understand what modifications are allowed, and which are not. If I’m interpreting it correctly you can’t really change anything if you want to shoot traditional.
The problem is it’s getting harder and harder to find a new 1911 that hasn’t been “tricked out” to some extent and would not qualify for Wild Bunch.
The one I’m looking at now is the Remington 1911 R1. That looks like a straight, “Plain Jane”, 1911 with no bells or whistles – but I’m not sure.
They describe it as follows:
Matte Black finish, walnut double diamond grips, lowered & flared ejection port, short recoil, manual & grip safety, 3-dot fixed sights with dovetailed front, 5” barrel, .45 ACP
I know the 5” barrel is good, as is the .45 ACP caliber, and the matte black finish, and the walnut double-diamond grips. Also the 3-dot fixed sights should be fine. So far so good.
I’m not so sure about the lowered & flared ejection port. Is that “legal” for Wild Bunch?
What about the “short recoil”?
It has a “Manual & Grip Saftey” which was normal for the 1911 and it does not look like these are oversized, extended, or any sort of modified beavertail. So I’m hoping that’s good.
The gun is available in matte black finish or stainless, and if I understand the rules correctly either would be acceptable (although the matte black would look more traditional).
Can anybody comment on this particular gun? Is it legal for Wild Bunch the way it comes from Remmington?
Anybody shooting one of them – and if so what do you think of it? I’ve not been able to find any detailed reviews on the gun.
Thanks in advance for any help and advice.
Frank Morgan