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Title: Remington R-51
Post by: Waltherfan 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/ (http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/01/remington-announces-r-51-pistol/)

I'd post the article but it's pretty big.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: RedDot on January 02, 2014, 04:42:01 PM: interesting looking ...will be keeping an eye out for them
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: metaldoc on January 02, 2014, 05:57:30 PM: And here I thought I was done buying guns...
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: Mntnman 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: gsd on January 02, 2014, 08:07:39 PM: No. Just, No.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: bkoenig 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: greg58 on January 02, 2014, 09:59:56 PM: It looks a little like a Makarov.

Greg58
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: gsd 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)
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: Hardwood83 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: bkoenig 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: deputygunner 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
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: SemperFiGuy on January 04, 2014, 10:35:48 AM: Quote
And here I thought I was done buying guns...

Then Done Breathin'.

sfg
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: NE Bull 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?
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: bkoenig 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: Husker_Fan 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: Kendahl on January 04, 2014, 04:19:14 PM: Potential alternative to a Kahr CW9.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: abbafandr 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.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: SunsetSig 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.

Larry
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: gsd on January 05, 2014, 04:59:35 PM: You guys who say this thing is growing on you had better scrape it off.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: RedDot 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:
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: Husker_Fan on January 05, 2014, 10:28:00 PM: Hey, for a carry gun, the only view I care about is the one over the sights.
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: RedDot on February 04, 2014, 06:50:38 PM: Anyone seen one of these around yet?
Title: Re: Remington R-51
Post by: abbafandr on February 04, 2014, 07:24:56 PM: Quote from: RedDot on February 04, 2014, 06:50:38 PM
Anyone seen one of these around yet?
No, but I would like too