lincen
Member
I was an early buyer of the first generation R51 and had very little trouble with mine other than the strange looking primer dimples after firing. Took the R1 in trade and really like it. Bought the RM380 and can honestly say it has never failed in over 500 rounds. It is my daily carry.
My local FFL had a 2nd generation R51 for $360 OTD and since I had four 1st generation mags I bought it. Took it out yesterday with 6 fully loaded magazine with three types of ammo and had 100% failures. It was like having a single shot pistol. Shot great as far as accuracy and feel but the slide would stop every time on the way back with the empty cartridge just about clear of the chamber. Also had those same strange looking dimples on the primers.
I've taken it down and do not see any obvious marks, burrs, or wear. This one is even harder to take down than the first one. I'm sure Remington will make it right but I'm really let down over this.
Do any of you guys see the same marking on the primer where it looks like some of the primer is raised up and may have flowed back around the firing pin??
I've also measured the chamber and it "seems" to be within the dimensions of other chambers that I could find online.
Any suggestions on what to look for would be greatly appreciated.
My local FFL had a 2nd generation R51 for $360 OTD and since I had four 1st generation mags I bought it. Took it out yesterday with 6 fully loaded magazine with three types of ammo and had 100% failures. It was like having a single shot pistol. Shot great as far as accuracy and feel but the slide would stop every time on the way back with the empty cartridge just about clear of the chamber. Also had those same strange looking dimples on the primers.
I've taken it down and do not see any obvious marks, burrs, or wear. This one is even harder to take down than the first one. I'm sure Remington will make it right but I'm really let down over this.
Do any of you guys see the same marking on the primer where it looks like some of the primer is raised up and may have flowed back around the firing pin??
I've also measured the chamber and it "seems" to be within the dimensions of other chambers that I could find online.
Any suggestions on what to look for would be greatly appreciated.