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Remington R51
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rep308
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As a MA resident, I wait to see what it takes to get a decent trigger on this one. It costs $75 for a shield and I have a quote for $175 for a PPS from the ONE smith who will touch it.
Nick Fury
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Having both a fixed barrel and a locked breech is quite a rarity in the gun designing world. I am curious as to how the actual locking method used works. I could never wrap my head around the original Model 51 without seeing it.
Equally intriguing is the promotion of +p ammo for this pistol. I have been quite surprised how poorly defensive ammo performs out of sub 3" barrels and the extra velocity would help fix this.
Perhaps they are on to something. Too bad it is Remington...
That said I would be a willing victim to pay for the chance to beta test it.
Equally intriguing is the promotion of +p ammo for this pistol. I have been quite surprised how poorly defensive ammo performs out of sub 3" barrels and the extra velocity would help fix this.
Perhaps they are on to something. Too bad it is Remington...
That said I would be a willing victim to pay for the chance to beta test it.
Actually, while some of the dimensions are similar, the trigger area is much more "compact", or higher on the Remington. This is true with almost all of the competitors. See?
About the only ones doing better are the Kahr and Rohrbaugh, and those are quite a bit more expensive. Maybe worth it, but who knows. We'll have to wait and see.
I'm very intersted in this gun, looks like a great addition to my carry rotation: slightly smaller than my .40 PPS but in a major caliber, and larger than the .380 pocket rockets. Cool design, metal frame (for once) and reasonable price point? I'm in for one as soon as I can find one.
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Garys
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I agree, although I'm not planning to give up my S&W 3rd generation semi auto anytime soon. That's assuming it ever gets MA approval and the "MA premium" doesn't drive the price up too much.
Have emailed off inquiring about 6 of them
Reserve yours now
Any idea on the street price? With an MSRP of $389 I'd assume the street price would be around $325-$350.
Also, wasn't Remington on the "naughty" list? If so, I don't remember why so can someone link to or point out why?
Reminds me of a Mak meets a new PPK.
I don't know, it's funny that Remington beat Glock to the single stack 9mm![[laugh]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/012.gif "Laugh [laugh]")
But I'm glad Remington is back into the handguns again. Hopefully it kicks the Shield off the market which I'm sure it will.
I don't know, it's funny that Remington beat Glock to the single stack 9mm
But I'm glad Remington is back into the handguns again. Hopefully it kicks the Shield off the market which I'm sure it will.
GunGrey
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A gunsmith would have to pay me $175 to modify one of my Walthers.
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I deleted that comparison image because I don't believe the measurements were accurate. It is best to not spread it until people can really measure all of the guns.
Trebor - thanks for the honesty. Your rough drawings were enough to get me very interested in this one. Like previously mentioned, the low bore axis and small slide size may make this an acceptable pocket pistol. I can and have carried my LC9 in a pocket holster (LLBean slacks). Its a touch larger than I like. This might well take its place.
I'll be honest...the old-school appearance has an appeal to me as well. The original M51 is on my list to go with my 1903's.
Aloha
I'll be honest...the old-school appearance has an appeal to me as well. The original M51 is on my list to go with my 1903's.
Aloha
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Retired-LEO
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Garys
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And I like it. It's a matter of personal choice. The magazine disconnect can be disabled, although I don't know if that can be done in the field or requires a trip to the factory. Since I don't care, I'm not interested in investigating the matter.
Or starts a price war, helping everyone.
No kidding. That is a show-stopper right there. Or is that "game-changer"? Anyhow, if that is part of it, I want no part of it.
Serious? The one I have up above here? I thought those were "real". Should I also delete it, so people are not misinformed?
MetalgodZ
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There's a lot of pretty things about it, and I'd certainly consider carrying one...If it wasn't a 7+1 piece from a company that just balked at moving jobs from a state that just put a 7rd restriction on magazines.
Besides, if I wanted to get a non-MA-compliant compact, the Boberg XR45 is in pre-order.
Besides, if I wanted to get a non-MA-compliant compact, the Boberg XR45 is in pre-order.
This.
Reminds me of a Mak meets a new PPK.
I don't know, it's funny that Remington beat Glock to the single stack 9mm
But I'm glad Remington is back into the handguns again. Hopefully it kicks the Shield off the market which I'm sure it will.
It won't. It'll make Ruger look pretty stupid though. If this gun turns out well enough Ruger will never sell another LC9.... this is quite obviously the target market for this gun. It won't supplant the Shield because there will be a lot of M&P fanboi types who will still be buying that, no matter what. This Remington offering is pointed directly at the LC9 buyer.
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I haven't jumped at any compacts yet. In no rush. Not into the shield's external safety, so R51 got it right there.
If Remington puts it on the roster figure about a year out from that time, The configuration does not look promising for CMR940 bullshit, though. (it looks striker fired, and even with the grip safety that doesn't bode well for compliance, unless Remington ****s up the trigger by putting a heavy spring in it or something.) Frankly if you want one you're better off not caring about whether or not its compliant, and keeping your nose to the ground and looking for one. They will be here, whether Marsha likes it or not.
-Mike
