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Good response by Jicone, but something else to consider......
Typically the runner from 1B is following the basepath of the field to 2B.
The fielder has priority in fielding the batted ball. So if F4 came into that basepath to setup to glove the ball, then R1 is required by rule to avoid interfering with F4. Therefore, R1 may be altering his basepath before the ball is gloved in order to avoid the collision course with F4. Grant R1 a little extra leeway in your judgment IF that's the case. Don't be too quick to call the basepath violation if the ball is fielded as a "banger" tag (as you described) AND the fielder was directly in R1's normal basepath. The runner is allowed an additional 3 ft. of alteration from his location at the time the tag attempt. If the ball was fielded behind the basepath of the field, it's likely R1 made no initial alteration in his basepath as that would only slow down his efforts to safely reach 2B.
Still, it's YOUR judgment.
There's no reason to believe PU would have had a better angle to see this play better than you (as may be the case when you ask PU for help on a swipe tag down the 1B line).
Many plays where a call is reversed have no continuing play afterward. While it's important to attempt to get the call correct, remember that when continuing play does occur it may be difficult to reverse a decision. Take that into account when seeking help that may reverse your decision.
While you may or may not have had a blown call here, it doesn't sound like you had an "obviously" blown call. It seems moreso a call of judgment as to how far R1 left the line, and there's no reason to believe U1 had a better angle or better judgment than you.
Just my opinion,
Freix
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