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Remington's new 9mm pistol
« on: January 28, 2014, 11:39:18 PM »
Remington has unveiled their new R51 pistol.  It is based on a design Remington had back in the early 1900s, when semi-automatics were just becoming prevalent. I am pretty intrigued by this pistol. I love the looks of it, very futuristic, almost like something you might see on Battlestar Galactica.

Apparently these are made right here in Charlotte, NC too.  It's on my short list at the moment.






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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2014, 07:00:30 AM »
Do not own a single 9-mil, but this one might change my mind...dang, is that sexy!  Like a PPK mated with a 1911 and had a cute little baby!

I like Remington's upgraded 1911 too.

Unfortunately my appetite is exceeding my means at the moment.   :'(
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2014, 08:11:21 AM »
Quote from: Libertas on January 29, 2014, 07:00:30 AM

Unfortunately my appetite is exceeding my means at the moment.   :'(

Don't feel lonely. I have the same problem.

Looks to be striker fired like a Glock. I still prefer a "cocked and locked" pistol, but that's strictly personal preference.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2014, 08:31:45 AM »
I've been looking for a 9mm. This may fit the bill. I've bought a bunch of 9mm ammo, even thought I didn't have anything to shoot it. It's what I could buy way back. Figured I could use it as trade. Now, maybe I can use it to shoot.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2014, 08:58:25 AM »
Nice...and it looks like it'll blow a hole in just about any, uhm...thing*...



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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2014, 11:22:47 AM »
Yeah, sure it was...same as me...   ;)
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2014, 11:28:40 AM »
Quote from: AlanS on January 29, 2014, 08:11:21 AM
Quote from: Libertas on January 29, 2014, 07:00:30 AM

Unfortunately my appetite is exceeding my means at the moment.   :'(

Don't feel lonely. I have the same problem.

Looks to be striker fired like a Glock. I still prefer a "cocked and locked" pistol, but that's strictly personal preference.

It actually uses an enclosed hammer and is single-action only (like a 1911).  From what I can tell, in lieu of a manual thumb safety it uses the grip safety.  Could be wrong about that, but I didn't see a manual safety and to be SAO it would obviously use some sort of mechanical safety.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2014, 12:25:18 PM »
That really is an attractive gun.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2014, 03:44:28 PM »
Quote from: Glock32 on January 29, 2014, 11:28:40 AM
Quote from: AlanS on January 29, 2014, 08:11:21 AM
Quote from: Libertas on January 29, 2014, 07:00:30 AM

Unfortunately my appetite is exceeding my means at the moment.   :'(

Don't feel lonely. I have the same problem.

Looks to be striker fired like a Glock. I still prefer a "cocked and locked" pistol, but that's strictly personal preference.

It actually uses an enclosed hammer and is single-action only (like a 1911).  From what I can tell, in lieu of a manual thumb safety it uses the grip safety.  Could be wrong about that, but I didn't see a manual safety and to be SAO it would obviously use some sort of mechanical safety.

You are correct on the internal shrouded hammer. Missed that the first time. However, after watching the vid again, the LOP for the trigger sure looks like DAO.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2014, 04:01:20 PM »
I was thinking that as well about the length of pull, yet every article I can find on it keeps calling it single action.  I would be fine with DAO as long as the trigger has a nice pull.  At any rate, the guys in the video seem to have no difficulty with controlled rapid fire.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2014, 02:48:35 PM »
Looks very nice. But I'll stick with my Beretta FS92 and my Ruger LC9.
They make me happy and I can't afford a new pistol.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2014, 03:00:21 PM »
I find they're like potato chips; can't just have one.

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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2014, 04:57:37 PM »
has anyone seen these in their local gun shops?
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2014, 01:18:13 PM »
While it isn't an ugly pistol, I don't see one in my future... Not a big fan of the lines it has personally... Plus, I've always heard that real pistols start at .40 and go up from there ::pokeineye:: lol
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2014, 06:31:55 PM »
Quote from: fordguy_85 on February 21, 2014, 01:18:13 PM
While it isn't an ugly pistol, I don't see one in my future... Not a big fan of the lines it has personally... Plus, I've always heard that real pistols start at .40 and go up from there ::pokeineye:: lol

Any caliber, properly placed, is equally effective.  The challenge is the placement, which is more difficult with larger calibers on successive shots.  I'm sticking with my .38 Spl, 9mm & .357 Mag. followed by a plethora of .22 LR.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2014, 09:19:08 PM »
Quote from: Septugenarian on February 21, 2014, 06:31:55 PM
Quote from: fordguy_85 on February 21, 2014, 01:18:13 PM
While it isn't an ugly pistol, I don't see one in my future... Not a big fan of the lines it has personally... Plus, I've always heard that real pistols start at .40 and go up from there ::pokeineye:: lol

Any caliber, properly placed, is equally effective.  The challenge is the placement, which is more difficult with larger calibers on successive shots.  I'm sticking with my .38 Spl, 9mm & .357 Mag. followed by a plethora of .22 LR.


Agreed. Plus the dramatic improvement in the design of hollow point bullets over the past 25 years has really been something of a quiet revolution. The two schools of thought -- light and fast vs. heavy and slow -- are respectively well represented by the 9mm and .45 Auto. Everyone should have one of each, and you'll have all bases covered. The other calibers are for spice and variety!

Myself I'm a fan of the 357 SIG caliber, but honestly it isn't much better than a good 9mm and is a lot more expensive.
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #16 on: February 22, 2014, 10:06:16 AM »
Quote from: fordguy_85 on February 21, 2014, 01:18:13 PM
Plus, I've always heard that real pistols start at .40 and go up from there ::pokeineye:: lol

Real pistols are used just long enough to get to a long gun. ;D
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2014, 10:39:43 AM »
Quote from: AlanS on February 22, 2014, 10:06:16 AM
Quote from: fordguy_85 on February 21, 2014, 01:18:13 PM
Plus, I've always heard that real pistols start at .40 and go up from there ::pokeineye:: lol

Real pistols are used just long enough to get to a long gun. ;D

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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2014, 01:07:52 AM »
Quote from: AlanS on February 22, 2014, 10:06:16 AM
Quote from: fordguy_85 on February 21, 2014, 01:18:13 PM
Plus, I've always heard that real pistols start at .40 and go up from there ::pokeineye:: lol

Real pistols are used just long enough to get to a long gun. ;D

Indeed. Can't argue with that my friend
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Re: Remington's new 9mm pistol
« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2014, 02:08:21 PM »
Found this - slide bite for meatier paws and takedown a bit of a PITA.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/02/foghorn/gun-review-remington-r51/

Plus, the action might be a bit too snappy for ladies.
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