Finally got the test done. I wanted to try some of the cheaper stuff out there to see how it works.
Usually I roll my own so finding cheap ammo is not a requirement.
But when you see stuff on sale, nice to know if it will shoot.
I had seen some of the Utubes of guys using the Russian stuff and having problems.

I picked up a box of Remington 115gr Brass case as a control.

A 150 round box of Winchester American steel
A 100 round box of the Federal aluminum cased stuff.

The Remington stuff shot great as expected. If your R51 hick ups on the stuff the gun was designed to shoot. Time to clean it and see whats up.

Winchester steel was next. Shot 100 of these no real issues. You can tell that the R51 likes higher pressure loads better though. These may be at the bottom of what it can eat. These seemed dirty to me.

Next put 50 of the Aluminum cased stuff through. Gun was not cleaned for any of these.
I had a fail to feed right out of the gate. No problems after that these felt more snappy.

Things I like about my R51. Super easy to control. You really have to try not to hit what your aiming at.
Even just dumping a mag at 25 feet all end up in a 6 inch circle. I will take that any day.
I find that its not any more or any less reliable than any of my other guns. Including my main carry gun XD's 45.

Arrrrrrg I hate to bring this up.  Butt

Thats right my R51.
The slide stop return spring. Mine popped out and got lost while I was trying to get it sprung out enough to allow me to re inert the slide stop with out it getting stuck on top of the spring instead of under the spring.

I have called Remington parts support. I have to tell you they have been fantastic. Every time they have been nice and supportive.

I have sent images of the part I want and also images of the part they sent.

The last time this was the return email:
  I put in the notes to look in the bend and check for the correct part
and notes the last two orders have sent what looks like the disconnector
instead of the slide stop return spring. You new order number is 2051993

Guess what I got today? This is the third attempt BTW.



arrrrrggggg,
Obviously they have the wrong part in the bin and the parts grabber is too dumb to look.
Maybe I need to run down to the ware house with my Red Forman BUTT kicking boots.
This started in November.
The next step if I cant get the correct part is to send the gun in and let them fix it.

Woot!!! Got er...Having a sale at the house and sold a couple guns I dont need to get one I want.

Good thing I ran down to Fleet Farm right away. Got there and back before the wife got home.
I get back and she lays in with all the stuff we could have used that money for.
I said " yea thats why I ran down there so fast" Mine!!!!!

All i have time for is a quick photo so here it is.



Quick glance, comparing the R51 to my favorite carry piece my XD's 45.
Size is similar and the empty weight is about the same. A couple things I did notice right away.
The weight of the XD's is all on the top and to the front were as the the weight of the R51 is evenly distributed.
Better description would be. The XD's your handling the gun and the R51 your holding the gun.
Its very very well balanced. For me ( since every one's hands are different.) Its a glove fit.
Note: The XD's is much better balanced when its full of whooper butt kickers.:wink:
Still love it and its not going any were.

I have stuck it into the holster for my Bersa Thunder. Seems to fit well enough until I get the proper shell.
Just walking around the house drawing and presenting. It just rises right to my eye with no adjustment needed.
No rounds yet. I am going to work the action a couple thousand times and give her a good cleaning. Before I give her a work out.
I do have high hopes for this gun.

Dont have a R51 yet. But plan on it as soon as the g2 version shows up.

Really hope they get it right. R51 really intrigues me.