Remington R-51

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Holy Catfish, Batman! If it's anywhere near as good as the old Model 51 in ergnomics and low recoil, then I'll have to have several.

The .380 Model 51 is absolutely my favorite small auto to date. It points so well it doesn't really need the teeny sights it's got. Very flat. And it was a pioneer of magazine safety having pistols, but it is easily deactivated. Well, "easy" is a relative term...It seems Remington did not add the manual safety this time, which Pederson thought unnecessary and only added at the behest of the mfg. (All it did was block the grip safety, which seems humorous somehow.)

ETA: Speaking of pocket autos, I've going to pick up the S&W .35 caliber pistol on layaway, whilst seeing if the LGS can get me a new Remington.

Heading that way, right now!
 
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Unlike the original Model 51, this one will be rated for 9mm+P. Looks like Remington is getting in the race with S&W (Shield), Beretta (Nano), Walther (PPS), Kimber (Solo), etc.
 
I think the market is desperately wanting a single stack 9 or 40 the size of this and the LC9/Shield, with no safety. I think most were hoping the G42 was going to be that answer and it's now looking like that is not going to happen. I'm very excited by this, I never messed with the old Model 51, but I have heard good things about it. I'm debating one for a early b'day present to myself!
 
It would have to be pretty darn good to replace my 3913, but as of right now, I have every intention of trying one out. There is supposed to be a threaded barrel version coming too. With the fixed barrel it would make a great suppressor host.
 
I like the fact that they used an aluminum frame over polymer. It looks like a Remington Model 51 and an AJ Ordnance "Thomas" pistol married and had a child.

Even though the rear sight looks like it is reversed, I'm still very interested in trying one out.
 
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It's my understanding the rear sight is the way it is to facilitate one handed racking of the slide for those that consider that important. This by snagging it on something.

The serrations on the left side of the frame may be for your support hand thumb. I could be wrong about all of the above, but if not, it appears someone put some thought into this pistol.
 
Very interesting pistol. If it shoots well I will probably have one.

Sub $400 MSRP. Good value too! Wasn't it said here repeatedly that in order to make a nice metal framed gun the manufacturer would have to make its MSRP prohibitively expensive? Guess not. Imagine that. ;) Regards 18DAI
 
The more and more I'm looking at this and thinking about it, the more I'm going to see if I can get on a wait list at my LGS.
 
18DAI said:
Very interesting pistol. If it shoots well I will probably have one.

Sub $400 MSRP. Good value too! Wasn't it said here repeatedly that in order to make a nice metal framed gun the manufacturer would have to make its MSRP prohibitively expensive? Guess not. Imagine that. ;) Regards 18DAI
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From its description and MSRP, I can imagine folks at Springfield, S&W, Kahr and Ruger hoping this thing has issues.
 
Would have to guess that the aluminum frame has a steel insert to catch the breechblock momentarily. So the frame could be relatively unstressed and therefore probably precision cast. Just a SWAG.
 
I'm torn on that Remington. What a funky looking design. I wonder if the company decided to make a fashion statement. However, if it works, there won't be any complaints from me. I have serious doubts about the delayed blowback action in 9mm, but again if it works, OK. A single action without an exposed hammer or safety lever? And the price seems too low... Heck the more I consider it, the more torn I am. I guess I need to wait a year for all the bugs to get worked out and see if, indeed, the R51's better than a CS9 or 908S.
 
Looks like an interesting gun. Remington is to be applauded for taking a chance with something different than the usual glock-like plastic/striker stuff everyone is coming out with these days. I won't be getting rid of my j-frames or 3913s anytime soon though. Those things just work. Lets see how this R51 thing functions. How many new guns have we seen come out of the gate still a bit buggy.
 
I read the post over at the Firearms Blog, but didn't see mention of what they used for the frame. Can someone point me to that?

I think this firearm is aimed at the emerging non gunnie self defense market. A lot of people are interested in SD firearms, but aren't interested in firearms.

Supposedly a .40 version is next, but I'd think that a .380 version has a lot of potential for sales.

18DAI said:
Very interesting pistol. If it shoots well I will probably have one.

Sub $400 MSRP. Good value too! Wasn't it said here repeatedly that in order to make a nice metal framed gun the manufacturer would have to make its MSRP prohibitively expensive? Guess not. Imagine that. ;) Regards 18DAI
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GaryS said:
I read the post over at the Firearms Blog, but didn't see mention of what they used for the frame. Can someone point me to that?

I think this firearm is aimed at the emerging non gunnie self defense market. A lot of people are interested in SD firearms, but aren't interested in firearms.

Supposedly a .40 version is next, but I'd think that a .380 version has a lot of potential for sales.
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This First Look: Remington R51 Sub-Compact Pistol | Guns & Ammo mentions the aluminum frame.
 
I have to find a gun aesthetically pleasing to own. That one looks like it's father was the old Nylon 66 .22 LR and it's mother the Model 660 center fire.
 
MichiganScott said:
I have to find a gun aesthetically pleasing to own. That one looks like it's father was the old Nylon 66 .22 LR and it's mother the Model 660 center fire.
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You are probably not the target demographic. Nor am I. I think they are marketing this at people who want a gun for self defense, but aren't in to guns. It's rounded like that so that it will not hang up if used as a pocket pistol. At least I think so.
 
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