Recent content by shinerjohn

In 1970 I bought a brand spanking new H&R model 732 at Gibson's Discount Center in Abilene, Texas. It was a blued 6 shot revolver with a 4" barrel chambered in 32 S&W long. In the early 2000's my ex-wife wanted it because she shot it well and trusted it. I traded it to her with $170 cash for a...

I do have quite a bit of this ammo. I use it primarily in a model 10 and a model 64, I haven't conducted or seen any tests though.

This makes perfect sense. I am not a 1911 shooter, do not keep my thumb high. I do indeed rest my thumb on my middle finger. This is my normal semi auto grip and I have complete control of the R51.

I've had no problems with the grip safety. It sounds like the one you handled may have a problem. My standard grip disables the safety without requiring any thought on my part. The only problem I had was failure to feed the last or next to last round. Each time the cartridge would lock up...

I've never shot a Glock 43. I have had a Kahr CW9 for several years. The R51 has a much reduced recoil compared to a CW9. The CW9 trigger is long and smooth like a revolver. The R51 trigger has a very short trigger pull - basically a good single-action trigger pull. The R51 is easy to keep...

I agree and I may never carry it. I didn't buy it to carry - I bought it to shoot.

I'm one of those guys who had the first R51. I let them have it back for a refund a couple of years ago. I bought a new R51 on Sept. 23. This morning was my 4th trip to the range. None of the trips were flawless, but none of them were as frustrating as those with the Gen 1 R51. I still get the...

I faxed it to 336-548-7801 Attn: Andy

Refund Received I faxed my sales receipt to Remington on Dec. 2. I received the refund check today, Dec. 29.

Yesterday, I received my August 2014 issue of Gun Tests. On page 6, they reviewed the Remington M51 vs. the Remington R51. They rated the M51 as Grade B - the R51 was ranked Grade A. Kinda blew me away! They attributed problems to the use of non-Remington ammo. This is the first time I've...

The bottom line is that I'm gonna keep this pistol even if it is declared unsafe and they issue a recall. I don't think that will happen, but I'm sure they won't send it back to me if they do. So I'll hold on to her. If the model is discontinued then I will truly have a collector's item...

My Current Status I purchased my R51 on April 6. As far as I can tell, I am the only one to own one in my county. As of 4/28/2014, I have fired 500 rounds in 4 combined range trips. In 150 rounds on Monday, I could fire 4 consecutive mags without failure on only two occasions. My issues...

The magazine "may" be the only problem I am having at this point.

I returned to the range today and ran 150 rounds (mostly Remington FMJ) through the R51. That is a total of just under 400 rounds. Function was much improved today. I have as many as 5 magazines in a row without any failure. The main failure I had was on the 6th round in each magazine. It...

I am personally not finished with the R51. I only have about 250 rounds through it and only one problem remains: FTF on the last or next to last round in each magazine. I fought this kind of break in with my first Kahr and I trust either of my Kahrs with my life now. Each trip to the...