plumbshotsam 6 Posted February 11, 2014 I guess by now that quite a few shooters are aware of Remington's remake of the model 51. There are quite a few videos out there and plenty of blogs and reports. Does anyone have any idea when they will actually be available to buy? How about recommended sources to buy / pre-order / order? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted February 11, 2014 I recommend you play with one first. The one I handled was twice the size of other guns of the same capacity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmetoo 41 Posted February 11, 2014 I was very interested in one, but then... I've handled one and it was quite comfortable and, like Vlad G says, it's bigger than you may think. Definitely not a pocket gun, it's about the size of a 1911 Commander. TTAG has a good review: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/02/foghorn/gun-review-remington-r51/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted February 12, 2014 TTAG article was interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotJust22s 10 Posted February 12, 2014 I played with them in Harrisburg and was impressed. Nice gun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumbshotsam 6 Posted February 14, 2014 I don't intend to carry it as I am not lawman and no cc permit. I am looking for a compact / subcompact 9mm single stack and have rented quite a few both at RTSP and Heritage Easton. Allo seem to be ......"..lightweight?" polymer frames, I guess. Big hands, also; ...cheapskate, also; this Rem with the aluminum frame seemed to sound good wth a good price. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I already have a Beretta M9 that I love. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted February 15, 2014 Have you tried the Kahr cm9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted February 15, 2014 Sig 239 is another option if you want something single stack, 9mm, metal, and not to small but not too big. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted February 15, 2014 I will be getting the 51 when it becomes available. I know...shocker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted February 15, 2014 I was looking into the R51 but couldn't get much info, wound up buying a p938 and couldn't be happier... The TTAG review turned me off from the R51. And it was much bigger then i had thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reagor 1 Posted February 15, 2014 read this before you make a decisionhttp://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/02/foghorn/gun-review-remington-r51/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted February 15, 2014 wow..great review. really makes you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted February 15, 2014 That review is giving me second thoughts...I'll have to handle one and see if I can take a few shots with it. The issue of the slide hitting his hand may be a problem. I have bigger hands and can actually get a good grip on the gun. His hands look to be considerably smaller than mine causing him to grip it differently. I had a similar problem with the M&P Shield when others have sworn by them. Because of the size of my hand and how I grip, that thing beat the hell out of my thumb knuckle with every shot. By the time I finished two boxes, the bruised thumb knuckle told me I don't want a M&P Shield. With the R51 being a larger gun, it may not be an issue...never had a problem with my 1911 or G17 (Gen1) I guess we'll see once Remington starts shipping them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted February 15, 2014 what is now steering me away is the fact about the reassembly process. if the tab isnt reinserted properly it will fail to fire and you have no way of knowing until it happens. unacceptable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted February 15, 2014 what is now steering me away is the fact about the reassembly process. if the tab isnt reinserted properly it will fail to fire and you have no way of knowing until it happens. unacceptable I am very interested in the R51 but after reading this it will make me think a great deal if i want to be in the beta testing bunch for this gun. This is a big FAIL. I can live with the improper reassembly if it can be detected on a function check before rounds go down the pipe. But if you have no way of knowing until it happens during live fire ..........too much risk to take. I don't plan to use this as anything but a range gun like most i own, but still..... This review probably has turned off a lot of prospective buyers. Shame.....their 1911 is decent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogfarmer 138 Posted March 20, 2014 Its shipping and I read reviews on some forums and things do not look good. Turns out all the ones @ Shot were custom fitted and made to look flawless. Besides the things that were already reported here here's just one--- Military Arms Channel made a short video explaining some issues before live fire bad rear sight that floats, bad trigger impossible to rack are just a few http://bearingarms.com/video-more-remington-r51-problems/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted March 20, 2014 I held one. Giant piece of shit. Very disappointed. Could barely rack the slide. Its a shame. Feels nice and size is pretty good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnz 49 Posted March 22, 2014 Handled one last night at the range. I agree the pistol feels terrible. The grip safety is very "clicky" when your grab the pistol, and as mentioned, racking the slide isn't great. Very gritty, I didn't shoot one but imagine it might create problems while cycling. I did want one when I first saw them advertised, after handling one the feeling is gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted March 22, 2014 What range? I'd like to handle one as well. I've been considering the R51 since it was first announced. This signature is AWESOME!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted March 22, 2014 This is definitely a dont buy the first run. Wait for a second and improved model Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunnz 49 Posted March 22, 2014 What range? I'd like to handle one as well. I've been considering the R51 since it was first announced. This signature is AWESOME!!! Shore shot had one yesterday. Howell gun works also had one during the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted March 22, 2014 Too far. Damn This is my signature. There are many like it but this one is mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted March 22, 2014 Caso's had one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumbshotsam 6 Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks to all; you convinced me to wait until they swat those R-51 bugs. I just got back from Precision Firearms in Edison (home of the $35.00 FFL transfer!!!) with my new, very gently used, Kahr CW-9. I found it on Gunbroker for $275.00 and looks great. The Kahr came through with a 7 round mag and I bought a new 8 round Kahr mag which I seem to be having a problem with when loading all 8 rounds. When I push the last (8th) round in the mag, the 7th seems to have the nose tip down and jam up. Inserting the mag into the gun and racking it chambers the first round but the next with the tipped down nose gets wedged in. Anyone have any experience with this issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaiser7 33 Posted April 8, 2014 I am very interested in the R51 but after reading this it will make me think a great deal if i want to be in the beta testing bunch for this gun. This is a big FAIL. I can live with the improper reassembly if it can be detected on a function check before rounds go down the pipe. But if you have no way of knowing until it happens during live fire ..........too much risk to take. I don't plan to use this as anything but a range gun like most i own, but still..... This review probably has turned off a lot of prospective buyers. Shame.....their 1911 is decent. I really thought it seemed neat, and as for carry guns, I was mulling it over as a cheap decent carry pistol for when I finally leave NJ. Kind of a shame to see that it's got such major flaws. I'm a bit of a Remington fanboy. Though all said and done, it's not like anyone can actually carry in NJ, so unless it's your nightstand gun, the issues with it likely won't cost any NJ residents their lives in a self-defense situation. I'm sure that Remington is just going with the Apple strategy--release a productt that's really good in some areas, but obviously needs improvement, and heavily market it. Once all the early-adopters spend their money, and sales start to decline as all the people who want it as is buy it, they'll come out with a revised version that fixes the major issues, might get early adopters to buy the new version, and captures the sales of those who were hesitant to begin with. And yes, their 1911s ARE very nice, especially if you get them for a great price! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites