Guys/gals,
     Took the Power ball ammo out today and tried in in my R51.  Went BANG! every time.
I was concerned because it is +P but only 100gr ammo.  But then again MV is 1475 fps.
I would trust it in the winter time against heavy clothing, but in the summer,  definitely JHP.
It is expensive.
9MM Luger+P
100gr
1475FPS
483 ft/lbs
Blackie

     I have noticed over the holidays, that the problem comments with the R51 seem to have abated.
Is this due to lack of action over Xmas and New Years, (and Boxing day for the Blokes),
or are problems being resolved?
     My only problem left is field stripping the weapon.  Ain't getting any younger, and these
old hands are no match for the Action Spring.  But, I  can still handle the other semis. (1911s, etc.)
The Rugers, LCP, LC380, LC9 and LC9s no problem and Yugo Tokarevs, my secret loves.
(Thunder on the range)
     I guess I will just have to see how long the R51 shoots dirty! 
Kirk, I never heard back from Remington on the question about the magazines.
Blackie 

hey Guys/Gals,

Just found this on G/Broker.  R51 mags for $18.74!

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/611738269

     Just got my new Crimson Trace for my R51.  Looks sharp!  haven't fired the weapon yet,
but I plan on going out tomorrow.  I would love to show a photo of it, but do not know how.
This is above my pay grade.  Any help anybody?

Anybody interested De Santis has a Mini Scabbard for the R51.
Looks good too.
Blackie

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/436399/desantis-mini-scabbard-belt-holster-right-hand-remington-r51-leather-black

 Go to Gunbroker and search Remingtn R51, They are starting to get some
different grips.  Look on page three of the listing.
Blackie

     Has anybody else noticed the little green piece of rubber under rear of the Extractor
on the breech block of  the R51?   Remove the Magazine  shine a light in the
magazine slot and look at the bottom of the breech block.  You will see a little
green object. 
     Believe it or not, it is the elastomeric  extractor spring!!!
I have never owned or seen a firearm that uses rubber for a critical spring.
I wonder how long this will last?  Mine is already starting to ooze out! 
Is it something that the oil and Hoppe's will deteriorate?
Going to send an email to Remington and see if they will discuss it.
After all the problems we at R51pistol.com have had, and mostly fixed on our own,
now a cheap piece of rubber is behind one of the
most crucial parts of the firearm?
Blackie
BTW, just sent a query to Remington, let's see what they say.

I have seen a couple of posts about wood grips for the R51.
Be warned! When you take the screws out that hold the grips in, be advised
that there is a rubber grommet under the screw head, and it is very fragile.
I do not know the purpose of these grommets unless it is to prevent the
screws coming loose while shooting. I screwed up one of my grommets
while making wood grips, put the screw back in without a grommet and
and it appears to make no difference in holding power. It also does
not interfere with the Magazine at all. Will post a photo of the grips
if I ever finish them. They will have to be laminate type grips if I
want a thicker grip.
Blackie 

Hey Guys, Bud's Gun Shop has R51s for $371.00, No shipping fee.
I got my background check locally for $20.00, for being a Vet.
many LGS's give a break to Vets and Military.


https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/90785/Firearms/Handguns/Remington/Remington+96430+R51+7%2B1+9mm(%2BP)+3.4

Wow, after a great morning at the range with my gen 2 R51, (everything went bang and ejected).
I took it apart to clean it. Man, that slide spring is tough for an old  man's hands.
Guess what, the gun would  not go back together. I called Remington, talked to Justin Emerson
and he said send photos. I did, got a reply on the phone about an hour later. He is sending me
a shipping package with label for UPS. That was quick. Don't know what all the fuss is about
service.
     Anyway, while I was at the range, I shot Remington white box, WInchester USA Forged
with the iron casings, and Ruger ARX Polycase. All went bang.  Will get back with any thing
I find out from Remington.

For those of you who are concerned about swapping your first issue R51 For an R1 1911,
I have the Original R1 enhanced and it is a shooter. My Grandson is presently trying
to wear it out and having no luck. He also carries it on the job.
 

I just bought my R51, have not picked it up yet from Champion Firearms in College Station,
Texas.
I read the firearm blog and I really wonder if that guy has an agenda. I have seen other reviews
and the R51 ran great.