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Offline Waltherfan

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Remington R-51
« on: January 02, 2014, 01:24:55 PM »
New compact 9mm from Remington:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/01/remington-announces-r-51-pistol/

I'd post the article but it's pretty big.
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Offline RedDot

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2014, 04:42:01 PM »
interesting looking ...will be keeping an eye out for them
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Offline metaldoc

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 05:57:30 PM »
And here I thought I was done buying guns...
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2014, 06:59:24 PM »
Quote from: metaldoc on January 02, 2014, 05:57:30 PM
And here I thought I was done buying guns...

I can't figure out what these words mean. You should never get done, lol.

Really though, it and the Glock 42 do not appeal to me. I would buy another Shield if looking for that size of a weapon.


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Offline gsd

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2014, 08:07:39 PM »
No. Just, No.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2014, 08:25:56 PM »
Can't say I really care for the looks.  Kind of reminds me of one of those old plastic disc guns.  Interesting how the action works, though.
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Offline greg58

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2014, 09:59:56 PM »
It looks a little like a Makarov.

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2014, 10:58:50 PM »
It looks like the unholy offspring of a Polish P64 and a Walther PPK...( i just got the full body shiver y'all)
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2014, 09:26:44 PM »
It is interesting for a few reasons- NOT plastic, unique (not merely unusual but genuinely unique) operation and, most of all, price: $389 msrp!

I like the looks too.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2014, 09:46:23 PM »
I wonder what the street price will be?  With an MSRP of $389 I bet some places will have it for under $300.  If it's reliable I could learn to like the looks for that price.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2014, 10:25:08 AM »
I had an original Remington 51 in 32acp, until someone offered me too much money in a weak moment.  It was a great pistol, I liked it better than a Colt 1903, and those are great guns.  I will have one of these on my list for this year.   :D
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2014, 10:35:48 AM »
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And here I thought I was done buying guns...

Then Done Breathin'.

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2014, 03:42:18 PM »
I always thought "I'm done buying guns" was manspeak for "I just got married" ;)

I am intrigued. The styling? I'm not sure about. Funky for sure, but very smooth for holstering (as I understand that's what they were going for).
The mechanics is interesting also. Essentially a slight pause in the brass coming out of chamber to allow the bullet to leave the barrel and all pressure to drop? IF I'm understanding it correctly?
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2014, 04:00:13 PM »
Yeah, sounds like it's similar to a straight blowback system, but has a built in delay that increases reliability.  Interesting concept.

I dunno, at first I thought it was fugly, but it's growing on me.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2014, 04:07:05 PM »
I've been really thinking hard about an LC9. Now, I think I'll wait for one of these.

I like metal guns and this size is more amenable to a belt holster than a pocket anyhow. The low bore axis should make recoil manageable.

I also thought it looked a bit weird (like a walther ppk and a beretta nano had a baby) but it's growing on me.
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Offline Kendahl

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2014, 04:19:14 PM »
Potential alternative to a Kahr CW9.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2014, 06:08:07 PM »
I do like the metal part.  Nothing against polymer, since I own both kinds.  Interesting to see how this feels.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2014, 10:16:33 AM »
Honestly...it reminds me of a Buck Rogers toy from the 50s.  But what the heck, I'll probably buy one if the price is right.  Might be a good long term investment.  Well, maybe not being as I'm a septuagenarian.

Cheers and enjoy the new year.

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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2014, 04:59:35 PM »
You guys who say this thing is growing on you had better scrape it off.
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Re: Remington R-51
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2014, 09:03:25 PM »
Quote from: gsd on January 05, 2014, 04:59:35 PM
You guys who say this thing is growing on you had better scrape it off.

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


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