Sweet! Remington has announced a new handgun...
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carguychris
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Yes, I realize that. I accidentally wrote "barrel" when I meant "breechblock". I had referred to the barrel as being fixed, in the previous sentence.James K said:
My previous post has been corrected.
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Super Sneaky Steve
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tahunua001
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and I'm sure the fact that the M1911 was 45ACP and the M51 was 32 auto and 380 had nothing to do with the lighter felt recoil
tahunua001
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remington is usually pretty good about making sure that they have a decent surplus before releasing a new model. it should be pretty easily available.
I've spent much time today reading about this new pistol and had to resist the temptation to run to my LGS and order one. Still might tomorrow. I'm not entirely sure why, though I think the price point makes the risk more palatable. I'm not overly fond of grip safeties or enclosed hammers but for some reason this pistol really appeals to me.
There is one other small 9mm that has not yet been made and would cost nearly twice as much that would still appeal to me more. That would be a Sig P938HD (steel frame) that would weigh approx 21 ounces. I seriously hope Sig makes that version.
If I dream about the R51 tonight...oh, oh.
There is one other small 9mm that has not yet been made and would cost nearly twice as much that would still appeal to me more. That would be a Sig P938HD (steel frame) that would weigh approx 21 ounces. I seriously hope Sig makes that version.
If I dream about the R51 tonight...oh, oh.
Mike Irwin
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"Does anyone know if this will be widely available in the average LGS or will I have to hunt and/or order online to find one right away? My guess is it'll be August before I can handle one, but I hope I'm wrong."
For whatever reason, the R51 is getting a HUGE amount of buzz online, more than I've seen for any other new handgun in a long time.
I suspect that when it's released in February that, along with the very attractive base price, is going to mean that it's going to be very difficult to find one.
"This design looks to be far superior to the 1911."
WHY DO YOU HATE AMERICA SO?
For whatever reason, the R51 is getting a HUGE amount of buzz online, more than I've seen for any other new handgun in a long time.
I suspect that when it's released in February that, along with the very attractive base price, is going to mean that it's going to be very difficult to find one.
"This design looks to be far superior to the 1911."
WHY DO YOU HATE AMERICA SO?
I think I like the looks of this one, I like the fact it is a 9mm single stack and if the gun really is aluminum and steel then I will prob pick one up. For me the only think that would make it better is if the slide came out in stainless. I'm glad a few new guns are arriving with out polymer for us older farts. I would also love to see a version with an exposed hammer.
. I'm glad a few new guns are arriving with out polymer for us older farts. I would also love to see a version with an exposed hammer.tahunua001
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I agree I haven't seen so much buzz about a handgun since the SR1911 was introduced.
lee n. field
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Their marketers know how to generate "buzz".
Without reference to that, knowing that Internet buzz often misleads, I still find it interesting.
carguychris
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It makes me wonder if a thumb-safety version is in the works, given that 2 of the gun's direct competitors- the Ruger LC9 and S&W Shield- have thumb safeties.gyvel said:
Additionally, the smoothly rounded aft end of the slide promises to make it difficult for a thumb-break to securely retain the pistol without depressing the grip safety.