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Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 01:55 AM
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I realize by posting this inquiry I am opening Pandora's Box but here goes. What are your thoughts about, other than the fact it is butt ugly, the Remington R-51 pistol?
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 02:02 AM
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It's the biggest subcompact I've ever seen.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 02:04 AM
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You already know how I feel about them. Uglier than a three week old pastrami sammich.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 02:06 AM
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Reminds me of this
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 02:09 AM
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I am very interested in shooting one myself. I like the fact that its a metal pistol, single action trigger, and has no sharp corners.
I will agree, its too big to be a subcompact, and it is kinda ugly.
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01/27/14 02:46 AM
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I want to handle one first before I make a final judgment. Concept is cool though. I like the fact that it is an all metal gun.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 04:36 AM
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I want to handle one first before I make a final judgment. Concept is cool though. I like the fact that it is an all metal gun. I agree. I was just wondering what others thought about it.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 02:07 PM
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Almost the size of a 1911 commander and plain UGLY!!
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 02:12 PM
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Ugly, too big.... I would rather have a Makarov pistol.
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01/27/14 03:41 PM
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Ugly as sin but I'd still like to shoot it.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 06:10 PM
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I want to hold it before I condemn it. The original Remington Model 51 had the reputation of being one of the most natural pointing pistols ever made. If that holds true for the R51 a lot of other sins can be forgiven.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 06:49 PM
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While the Remington R51 isn't the most attractive pistol, It is still better looking than modern FN pistols.
Last edited by Colt W. Knight; 01/27/14 07:01 PM.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/27/14 11:44 PM
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I want to shoot one. The low bore axis should be a plus.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/28/14 02:08 PM
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While the Remington R51 isn't the most attractive pistol, It is still better looking than modern FN pistols.
Agree to disagree on this one. I think it looks a lot like a Makarov. That doesnt change the fact that I would like to shoot it.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_51quote=rustedspurs4] While the Remington R51 isn't the most attractive pistol, It is still better looking than modern FN pistols.
Agree to disagree on this one. I think it looks a lot like a Makarov. That doesnt change the fact that I would like to shoot it. [/quote]The original kinda looked like one too. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Model_51Looks like the Model 51 came from Area 51.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/29/14 03:32 AM
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I want to hold it before I condemn it. The original Remington Model 51 had the reputation of being one of the most natural pointing pistols ever made. If that holds true for the R51 a lot of other sins can be forgiven. Thanks for your thoughts. I pretty much line up with those who want to shoot it before passing judgement.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/29/14 04:44 AM
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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01/29/14 04:15 PM
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Gotta hold it and hopefully shoot it before passing judgement
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01/30/14 05:16 AM
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I want one! I like that it is not just another Glock like striker fired clone.
Metal not plastic frame, low bore axis, no thumb safety to snag on clothing, tapered and contoured to ease holstering, single stack, allegedly less felt recoil and better pointing.
Not crazy about the magazine disconnect but at least the mag release buttons are slightly recessed.
I just hope it lives up to the example set by the original 51 (which was made in 380 and 32 acp)
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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02/12/14 02:26 AM
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If it is anywhere close to the original 51 in 380 it will be great. I have the 51/380 and it is superior to the Walther ppk and about the same size. Just in case everyone is full of crap I have a R51 ordered. Price is right too!
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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02/12/14 02:31 AM
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I have not heard anything more about the R51 since the debut at Shot Show. It was supposed to start shipping this month. It does not appear to be shipping as far as I can tell. Anyone hear of these showing up at dealers?
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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03/10/14 01:14 AM
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I just pre-ordered one, estimates are 3 months before shipping.
Credit Card won't be charged until it ships and I ain't standing in line in front of Academy or Cabelas on "truck day" like when the ammo and gun craze was in full effect last year.
I like others will have to try it out and see for myself before judging the R51.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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03/10/14 02:13 AM
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I went looking for an R51 to check out a few days ago, and no one had any. I plan on buying one if real world reviews come back good.
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Re: Thoughts on New Remington R-51 Pistol
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03/10/14 02:16 AM
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My personal opinion is that it is such an ugly pistol I won't own one.
It looks cheap and ugly.
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