Remington plant, North Carolina vs Alabama

Pointman · January 19, 2020, 09:49:35 PM

I just got one from Bud's.. it was made in Charlotte.. runs fine So far including 7+1 loading.

Jake7757 · January 20, 2020, 07:35:59 AM

Quote from: Pointman on January 19, 2020, 09:49:35 PM
I just got one from Bud's.. it was made in Charlotte.. runs fine So far including 7+1 loading.

That's good to hear. Is your R-51 the $215 one from Buds?
Are the grip panels held with removable screws or rivets?

Anviljk · January 20, 2020, 01:32:59 PM

I picked up one from buds last week, its from AL, and has screws.

Must be a crap-shoot ordering from buds what one you get.

Pointman · January 20, 2020, 10:00:22 PM

Mine has screws which is good because I'm gonna make some cedar and mesquite grips. I paid $250 and got two crimson trace lasers in the deal.

Anviljk · January 23, 2020, 06:17:24 PM

Quote from: Pointman on January 20, 2020, 10:00:22 PM
Mine has screws which is good because I'm gonna make some cedar and mesquite grips. I paid $250 and got two crimson trace lasers in the deal.

Have you found any CNC plans for the grips?

Pointman · January 23, 2020, 07:33:53 PM

Have you found any CNC plans for the grips?
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No have not looked. Figured I'd use the existing plastic plates as a pattern. That's what I did for my Ruger SP101. These in the picture are made from cedar wood.

Anviljk · January 23, 2020, 07:59:58 PM

Looks good!

I bought one of those starter wood CNC machines, and will try to make a set of checkered R-51 grips...... since big green stopped selling 51 accessories.

Jake7757 · February 01, 2020, 03:49:27 AM

Ordered and received my 2nd R-51 from Buds.
Has screws for the grip panels, # 3163*** from NC
Fit and finish is fine.