The new Regent R350 CR 1911 has got a very satisfying look AND feel to it.
I love 1911s. They aren’t my end all gun but I still love them. So a few weeks ago when I saw Umarex introduced 2 new models to their Regent 1911 line I got pumped. Because as much as I love a 1911, I love a good budget 1911 too. One that’s made well (albeit this one is made in Turkey), but the price point is a little friendlier to my bank account.
The rail is aggressive, but the raised frame spot provides a good indexing position for a thumbs forward grip.
Well today I got to spend some time with Danny Williams from Umarex as he walked me through the all new R350 CR (Regent 350 Compact Rail) Regent 1911. It’s got a matte blue finished, memory pad on the beavertail grip safety, heavy target barrel, captured recoil spring/guide rod assembly, comes standard with Hogue grips, 7 round magazines and an integrated picatinny accessory rail on the bottom side of the frame. The trigger is smooth and crisp and the slide’s lockup to the frame is incredible for a $550 1911. Yesterday at Media Day at the Range for SHOT Show 2012 I got to shoot the new Regent R200S 1911 (stainless upgraded version of the original) and it was incredibly smooth and accurate. The Hogue grips make it a pleasure to fondle in your hand. Skinny but not too skinny and just the right amount of traction.
The New R350 CR Regent 1911 has an extended (means it’s flared out more) ambidextrous safety, commander style hammer and excellent traction on the grip frame. The rear portion has vertical serrations while the from strap has very fine checkering. And it’s smooth, not abrasive at all. The top sights are a three dot ramped style that line up and point very naturally. The overall finish is a matte blue style that is even and while it’s not something I’d consider a collector’s 1911, it’s been paid a fair amount of detail. As I said I’m impressed. I think I might need to add one of these to my own collection and a full handgun review. One can never have too many .45 ACPs lying around. And at just over $500, the price is hard to beat.
As far as budget 1911s go, this one should be at the top of your "I NEED" list.
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This video is private? Well that sucks!
Dangit. Fixed. Edited all the other settings on it when the post went live and forgot to make it public. All good now.
I like it! Good price point too. How did it feel in the hand compared to the Remington R1? Feel free to bring on MORE 1911 reviews.
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Like the looks and sounds of it already. That safety is handy for someone with two thumbs like me.LOL Thanks for the review Ebbs.
is there any way you can take more pictures of the r350cr from the front so we can see what the bull barrel looks like on the firearm thank you darryl
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Hi,
Interested in Regent R350 CR.
What kind of guide rod it has (any pictures available)?
Is it interchangeable with other FLGR? and if yes which ones?
Thank you in advance
Best regards
Just bought one of these from a local dealer. I was impressed with what I read about itm and liked it’s looks. Unfortunately, that’s where the love affair ends.
After field stripping it and giving it a good once over, I took it to the range this morning and experienced multiple FTFs with 4 different magazines! 2 Colt, 1 Wilson Combat, and the factory mag from Regent. I stopped counting after 15. I put a total of 100 rounds of round nose target ammo thru this today plus 10 rounds of hollow point. Winchester, Federal and Remminton and had hic-cups with all of it. The gun DOES NOT like hollow points which presents a problem if using this for CC/self defense. I can’t believe 4 different magazines were the problem which puts the FTFs squarely on the gun.
Needless to say I was NOT impressed. Now for accuracy, it’s right up there with my Kimber! 2-2.5 inch patterns at 25 yards……very nice! However, the FTFs are a real downer. I guess I need to take it to a Smith and have the feed ramp polished and see if there is anything else that could be the issue. Right out of the box though, other than the accuracy, I can’t say much positive about the operation of this firearm. Hell, my RIA performed way better than this straight out of the box!