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Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:42:48
by AlanM
Well, I've gone and done it.
The prices of the ammunition for all of the firearms in my safe and else where have caused me to rethink my aversion to metric calibers.

Yesterday, I stopped by my local purveyor of things that go BANG! and became the first on their waiting list for a Remington R-51 9mm subcompact. The lady behind the counter (owner, I believe. Quite knowledgeable anyway. ) hadn't heard of it but checked her distributor's website and said it's listed, so my name and phone number went into the "wish book".

What's an R-51? Take a look here. And here.

Just like any other new baby there's going to be a bit of a wait before the delivery.

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Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:11:45
by BertMacklin
Bold move getting the first wave of a new product. Hope it works out well for you.

Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:16:01
by WRW
One step closer to my ideal pistol, especially on the purchase price.

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Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:17:48
by newdovo
Alan... I recently read an article on that gun and it immediately went on my wish list. I've been a revolver guy, but I've been contemplating a semi-auto, specifically a 1911, but this gun may have jumped ahead. Give a review when you get it.
When I go for handgun ammo, 9mm is typically more available than .45, as well as .38 and .357. I see a lot more of it than other semi-auto calibers.
The lines on that gun have a cool ray-gun look to it, too. Like 1920's sci-fi. :thumbsup:

Parry

Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 05:13:44
by Mav
dang Alan.. nice pistol.. looks something like PPK and a Markov
I love those pistols..

Turns out it's base on the old 1918 Remington 51.. cool stuff

Found Jeff over at Gunblastdot.com has a vid up on it already
http://youtu.be/WgqtnA4t98U

Now you got me thinking of getting one to go along with my CZ-82(if i ever get it fixed) for carry..

Give us some gun porn and review.. when you get it ;)

Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:44:36
by Palladin
:thumbsup: Do post up when the time comes!

Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:07:13
by Reverenddel
In Truth? It's a "new pistol", but it's an OLD DESIGN! I have no worries about the functionality of the weapon. Fit, and Finish will be Remington quality.

To quote "Little Big Man": "It makes my heart soar like an eagle."- Grandfather.

Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:24:07
by Jakeiscrazy
Nice I hope you find the time to post a review when you get it.

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Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:35:58
by skeeterss0
Peaked my intrest, was planning on getting an M&P shield 40, might wait till they come out with the R-51 40. I'll be watching for reviews.

Re: Preparing for a new arrival

Posted: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:52:44
by TacticalMom
Love to see pictures when you get it. :clap: :clap: :clap: