I'm trying to decide whether to buy Remington's R1 Enhanced Model (5 inch barrel) or Remington's R1 Enhanced Commander (4.25 inch barrel). I do not plan to conceal carry the gun and mostly use it for home defense. I have medium to small hands. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

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I'm trying to decide whether to buy Remington's R1 Enhanced Model (5 inch barrel) or Remington's R1 Enhanced Commander (4.25 inch barrel).  I do not plan to conceal carry the gun and mostly use it for home defense.  I have medium to small hands.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thank you!

James G. · Answer

Douglas, the grip size will be the same so it will come down to barrel length on this. For "Home Defense" it's pretty much a wash. I personally would get the 5 inch barrel (Since you will not be carrying concealed) simply for the edge in ballistic stopping power.

Randy I. · Answer

for all practical purposes there is no difference pick the one you like. the grip size is the same the only difference is that the commander has a 3/4 inch shorter barrel. the full size should be a little more accurate due to the longer sighting plane. for me the full size feels better and better balanced

Mark G. · Answer

The 1911 was designed with the 5 inch barrel and functions best with that length barrel and slide. I' stick with the original design for reliability.

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I'm trying to decide whether to buy Remington's R1 Enhanced Model (5 inch barrel) or Remington's R1 Enhanced Commander (4.25 inch barrel). I do not plan to conceal carry the gun and mostly use it for home defense. I have medium to small hands. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!