Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 16, 2017, 10:08:02 AM
Mine is 109XX  from Charlotte.
Another interesting question.   Are the Smokeys on a different serial number run?
Mine is H023XXX, Assuming the H is for Huntsville.
Do any of the black R51s from Huntsville have an H in front of the serial number?
Blackie

Yes Blackie. Mine is Huntsville and it has a H prefix to the serial. That would be interesting to find out about the Smokeys and if they are on the same run or not?
UPDATE:  However, I think we have a trend going.....so far two Smokies with 23xxx serial numbers.

Quote from: Chokejug on December 11, 2017, 11:56:56 PM
First one, 361xx
Second one, 346xx
Third one, Well, we don't know yet, do we?

The second one must have lain on a shelf a bit, yeah?
Both Charlotte of course.

Interesting, mine has a 20,000 serial number and was stamped Huntsville. Yours are later and they are stamped Charlotte. Maybe they found some extra stock of existing frames to finish? Or, keeping in mind that technically Charlotte frames are actually Gen 1 guns, they were part of original production, and they started over with serial number 1 at the beginning of Gen 2 production at Huntsville? I would think however, that they would simply have picked up where Gen 1 production left serial number wise. This is interesting indeed.

Blackie,

It may very well be needing to be broken in before some of those things clear up. Sad to hear Remington still can't seem to make a decent mag. We shouldn't have to modify them to MAKE them WORK. They should just do that with no input from us. Anyway, glad it finally made it to you. Hope she spits plenty of lead downrange with no hang ups. Can't wait for the range report!

Sean

Quote from: Rocky150 on December 14, 2017, 07:29:45 PM
TOTAL ROUNDS DOWN RANGE...621.   Third range session of about 200 rds each.

Loving this gun!!!!

My bad Rocky. I just now saw where you said 621. Sorry bout that.

Quote from: funflyer on December 14, 2017, 07:23:20 PM
Good to hear.

I'm ready to hit the range again after clipping the followers so they feed the first round like a pistol should. Hoping to run 7+1 without issue, we'll see.

Funflyer,

I probably should have just gone ahead and trimmed my followers too, however, after working mine the other day fully loaded, they finally began to smooth out on their own. Maybe they needed a break in?? Who knows, but either way, they are now working like they are supposed to.

So what exactly is the total round count up to now? We should all know by now, the pistol is not junk. I have always been a fan of the original 51, unfortunately, I have never had the pleasure of owning one. However, after the first shooting session with my new R51, I fell hopelessly in love with this little gun. I can't get enough of it! I love to shoot it even more than I do my 1911s! Now that's a shocker!

Sounds like you are good to go, and you got your mags fixed. Glad it is working on all cylinders for you!  Most importantly, have fun and enjoy! 

Quote from: SCurmudgeon on December 13, 2017, 02:32:36 PM
Does anyone who had an original Gen 1 R51 remember if the trigger was as wobbly as it is in the Gen 2?

From all the reviews I read on it, it was just as bad. 

Quote from: funflyer on December 13, 2017, 09:46:20 AM

Yep, definitely aluminum.  Serrations would be very shallow if I add them. I was even thinking about a contrasting color to anodize it, maybe Big Green?

Big Green on a black gun?? I don't know about that. Maybe zombie green!

I wouldn't do anything real aggressive with the serrations on the trigger. Just curious if it would be possible to do this in aluminum? Since the frame is aluminum, why not a trigger in aluminum? You have already got me drooling on the keyboard!

Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 12, 2017, 10:14:16 AM
R51Fan,
     Have you tried the mags that came with your second R51 in the original gun?
When my "Smokey" gets here tomorrow,  I will number the new mags #6 and #7.
Then, I will shoot all of the mags in my black R51,  Log any discrepancies and
then shoot all the mags in "Smokey".   See what happens.
#1 and #2 orig mags came with Black R51
#3 came from online vendor.
#4 and #5 new mags from big green with different part number
#6 and#7 will be mags that come with Smokey.  These I will not make any mods to.
I will not shoot Smokey dirty,  it will get cleaned after each session.
My black R51 continues to perform after 400 rounds shooting dirty.
Blackie

Blackie,

I did try the other mags, and they are better. Still tough, but nonetheless better. Please post pics of Smokey when it comes in. Would like to see it before and after the bone grips!

In addition to my addiction to the R51, I also have another addiction as well......M1 Garands. As an avid collector of the M1 rifle, I am always intrigued by the lowest and highest serial numbers of each make made, and those in between. So now it is starting to carry over to the R51. I have a Huntsville stamped frame made in July of this year serial number 20614. My question is, what is an approximate serial number when frames started getting stamped Huntsville, and when Charlotte frames end? I know this may seem a bit crazy, but I just can't help but be curious since I think I have been inflicted with the terminal illness R51itis.

Welcome aboard! This is the place to be! 

I read an article taken from a circa 1950s article dealing with police here in Louisiana that were perfecting their hip shooting technique. In fact, fast draw hip shooting can be quite effective and deadly. Unfortunately, it must have gotten deleted when I transferred my files over to this new computer, because I can't find it. I have tried it myself and found it to be quite effective, and surprisingly accurate. I have done some point and shoot, but nothing further than about 9-10 yards. It works pretty decent for me. As for tin cans at 50 feet, that's boring........around here, we use exploding soda bottles, lawn mowers and tanerite! 

Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 10, 2017, 09:38:30 AM

R51Fan,
     Be advised, I am not carrying the gun during this period.   I may be crazy but I ain't  stupid!
Blackie

I know you aren't. I'm going to guess that it will last until 1700 rounds before things start to happen .