What I have heard is good. Some BS about charles daly being the original importer, but got screwed out of it. Doesn't really matter since MR is the one manufacturing it.
I looked into them a few months ago as well. Seem great product for thr low price, around $525 on GB when I was looking.
So it is this, Remington or Rugers new 1911 (Ruger looks very promising) for the price. And I agree, the billboard size name on the slide was a mistake. I do really like the unique sights on the Magnum Res.
I like the difference of having a MR 1911, so i would go for it. 2nd would be the Ruger...just me personally