Remington R-51

[jaymoore]

Here's hoping the new R-51 isn't much bigger.

Bonus photo. "Find the S&Ws":

 

[KEN L]

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!

So, did Paulie know about them? Got any coming in? I sent him an e-mail and toid him to put me down for one too. Can't wait! I need a grandson for my 51.

 

[nocents]

The more I look at it...the better I like it....what did everybody say about Glocks when they first came out....I hope it becomes a huge success and is embraced by the "hardcore " firearm community.....good grief if Remington can make an all metal pocket carry 9mm that is affordable ....and if it's reliable....and make MAGAZINES readily available......maybe ...just maybe....someone is left at S&W to take notice

 

[Badkarma 1]

If anything this R-51 has created quite a stir among those if us who still carry a metal handgun! And yeah, I wanna try one too!!
As for it bein a "3913 Killer"...that an awful tall order, to which I say "Uh huh, right!"
Big John made mention though of something that's on my bucket list, an updated Colt 1903/1908 in 9mmP...IF, if they built that one you'd see a vapor trail from my house to the local gun shop!!

I wish Remington well with this one. I hope it kills the Shield, AND I hope it makes the current management at S&W rethink the idea that everybody wants a polymer pistola!
Dale

 

[hektormorigan]

Already spoke to my local shop. Going to have money down on one in a little over a week.

 

[shawn mccarver]

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.

Yes, while Glock rushes head-long into the .380 market. . . .

 

[BrianXIX]

For the record S&W killed the 3913......and only they can bring it back. Im getting a R51

 

[GaryS]

For the record S&W killed the 3913......and only they can bring it back. Im getting a R51

They did, and I think that was a mistake. Of course I'm not the only who thinks that and it's number 1 on a lot of peoples' wish list.

I'll certainly look at the R51, I think it has a lot of potential.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I'm not even an auto pistol guy but this is one that's got my attention. Looks great, it's priced well, and so far the reviews I've seen have all been good. Can't wait to handle one in person.

 

[Deacon KC]

I can't wait to check one out. Fantastic lookin' little beast.

 

[scwv67]

They did, and I think that was a mistake. Of course I'm not the only who thinks that and it's number 1 on a lot of peoples' wish list.

I'll certainly look at the R51, I think it has a lot of potential.

Sig apparently sells enough of their P239 to believe there's a 3913 market.

 

[mlk18]

Like I said in another thread, I hope it is huge mega-profit success for Remington. Because that us what it will take for Smith to start the redesign of the 3900/CS9 series. Everyone has been chasing Glock so long they forgot that non-1911 metal framed guns still exist and so do consumers who want them.

I have already gotten in line for an R51 at my LGS.

 

[hektormorigan]

Everyone has been chasing Glock so long they forgot that non-1911 metal framed guns still exist and so do consumers who want them.

The line is long and is comprised of more than a few younger shooters that dislike the plastic fantastic.

 

[Sourdough]

What's this about offering to "Beta Test" a firearm? I thought that only applied to electronics gadgetry. If it works for firearms, how does one apply?

 

[carbuncle]

First, I though S&W killed the 3913 along with the rest of their 3rd Gens years ago...


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I said it on The Other Forum but it bears repeating: S&W canned the 3rd Gens because they didn't want to bother making a quality metal-frame gun that isn't a 1911. Too expensive they said, no one wants metal-frame guns anymore, too expensive to produce and sell...Remington, of all companies, looks ready to recalculate that math.

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[bigjohn4]

BadKarma, there is someone here in Ohio that sets up at the gun shows that had one M-1903 that he had updated. He had some kind of Novak style sights on it and a manual safety lever that had a thumbpiece like on the 1911. It looked really nice. For the price he was asking I think I can settle for the factory parts on mine.

 

[BigCityChief]

The R51 looks interesting, but the last thing I need is another SA pistol. But ...


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[Kadonny]

The R51 looks butt ugly and the last thing I need is another SA pistol. But ...

There, I fixed your post

I like the format of the gun, but damn it's ugly.

 

[BigCityChief]

There, I fixed your post



I like the format of the gun, but damn it's ugly.

LOL!!!


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[Kadonny]

I wonder about the trigger too. SA trigger with only a grip safety?

Still, with that price and the features I bet it's a home run. 20 oz unloaded weight with and all metal gun is fantastic.