Wells piffle! I was at the range doing two shot string drills when I started getting light strikes and clicks. I disassembled the gun there on site and found that the firing pin, inside the Pederson block, was acting sticky. It would go forward and not retract and not want to go forward as far as it should, binding up or jamming on something apparently. I haven't disassembled it yet, and may not at all, but my current guess is that a bit of detritus somehow got in the firing pin Channel or, less likely, that the firing pin spring has somehow gotten wonked up. I will be pulling it down and taking a closer look at it here very shortly.

Peace favor your sword (mobile)

The Buds website finally has a review for the R51.  Spoilers: The reviewer likes it.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_21_925/products_id/90785/Firearms/Handguns/Remington/Remington+96430+R51+7%2B1+9mm%28%2BP%29+3.4%22

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Rich Grassi, one of the reviewers who shot the original, hand-fitted, pre-production R51's, has a short review.  He writes that he did not have enough time to run many rounds and will give more effort to it. 

Quite interestingly he writes, "Trying the Pedersen 'self-aiming' ergonomics I worked on some Applegate point from seven yards. I was surprised how well that worked – I'm no 'instinctive' shooting type."

I remember reading some reprinted copy regarding that.  I stumbled across an article on Point Shooting by Col. Charles Askins from 1955 in which he specifically mentions the Model 51 for its natural pointing properties.

http://www.shootingwire.com/features/231078

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Posted a review on HPFF.

https://www.hipointfirearmsforums.com/articles/review-remington-r51.146/

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Desantis website is now reporting several holsters fit the R51.  Among them is the Sof-Tuck - SKU 106NA75Z0, UPC 792695305200 - $32 (+ $18 shipping to my address).

I found one on Amazon for less than $24, delivered. 

For OWB, the Don Hume JIT Slide, model 59 (Makarov) is reported to fit.  I'll find out tomorrow.

Here's a quick holster list I compiled, reported to fit either by third parties or by the manufacturer, and the current MSRP (or best guess).

Holsters for Remington R51
Don Hume JIT Slide model 59 - OWB - $21
Galco Stinger - OWB - $51
Talon Tuckable Remington R51 IWB Holster - $50
Desantis Mini-Scabbard - OWB - $60
Desantis Pocket-Tuck - IWB (Tuckable), converts to Pocket - $30
Desantis Nemesis Pocket Holster - Pocket (external grip material) - $25
Desantis Sof-Tuck - SKU 106NA75Z0, UPC 792695305200 - $32
CrossBreed (most models) - $70

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Kirk Lawson

Martial Arts and Firearms hobbyist and instructor.  Mod over on HiPointFirearmsForums.

I was first in line at my LGS for the Gen 1 R51.  Eventually took the trade for the R1.  Figured, what the heck, they're giving me a $200-300 upgrade value. 

Eagerly awaiting release of Gen 2.  I'll be first in line again. 

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk