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#31
An interesting article but really falls apart if you read it: I don't think they had anyone familiar with data gathering, analysis, or presentation involved nor an editor to make sure they didn't make dumb statements and ill-placed typos.

Half of their statements make as much sense as saying people prefer the color orange because on a survey about fruit they said tangerines taste better than apples.
#32
R51 General Discussion / Re: Initial R51 Experiences
September 05, 2017, 12:52:23 PM
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on August 24, 2017, 11:17:58 AM

Louisiana Man,
     How do you plan to  upgrade the caliber?  Just curious, as you have a 9MM +P weapon as is.
As to the mags, many of us have  removed the mag sollower and taken  1 to 3 16ths off each leg.  It makes a world of difference,  If you decide to try it, just start with one mag.
My mags all show the next round sliding forward when I remove the mag.  So far it has not caused any problems for me.
As to para c.,  if the problem persists,  It might be time to go to Remington. 
Where was your pistol manufactured?  Could you positively have a Gen I?
The slides on the Gen II have a thicker base plate.
This review may be of assistance to you.
Good luck, Blackie

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/09/20/review-remington-r-51-gen-2-1000-round-test/

I do believe he means that the 9mm firearm he now has is an upgrade to the .380 R51 previously used.
#33
R51 General Discussion / Re: Comfortable shooting
August 17, 2017, 01:50:56 PM
I put a bit of thick grip-tape under the beavertail. amazing how much of a difference <1/10" makes.
#34
R51 General Discussion / Re: R51 initial experience
August 17, 2017, 01:44:28 PM
Midway has gen2 mags for a not-outrageous price. Got a handfull earlier this week.
#35
R51 General Discussion / Re: Suppressors
August 17, 2017, 01:41:49 PM
I'm sure it has nothing to do with it being a pariah and sales of an extended suppressor barrel aren't forecast to justify the cost.
#36
R51 General Discussion / Re: Front Sight
August 17, 2017, 01:38:37 PM
Quote from: DUTCH Van Atlanta on July 04, 2017, 05:25:26 PM
When I got my R51 Crimson Trace, I sighted the red dot in at 10 yards using 115 grain FMJ ammo.  I then switched to 147 grain hollow points and the impact at the target dropped by 2"-3".

I found the same thing during my next range visit.  115 grain +P+ hollow points were dead on at 10 yards using the red dot, but 147 grain FMJ and hollow points were down by 2"-3".

Just an observation.

Quite normal for different rounds to have different POI, especially light +P+ vs heavy std pressure. That's why you sight in and practice with your carry around or something with similar ballistics.
#37
R51 General Discussion / Re: Fire Sale + Rebate
June 20, 2017, 11:00:56 AM
But is it breaking in the gun or breaking in the owners? in other words: shut up and get used to it and if you still have problems after x time/rounds come see us.

My background is largely automotive and engine break-in is largely a worry of the past (generally, 95% of it happens in the first few miles being moved around the dealership lot before the customer even sees the car), the take-it-easy-during-break-in is more so the owner doesn't do something stupid with a new and unfamiliar vehicle. For some things, the warranty even says to wait. Example: most manufacturers won't warranty the alignment under 1k miles (but also won't warranty it over 2k miles). Less than that and it's more likely that the vehicle is new to the driver and issues that haven't shown up by 2k aren't manufacturing-related.
#38
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on May 09, 2017, 08:21:37 PM
Quote from: CW3Retired on May 09, 2017, 05:43:52 PM
:(  not supposed to hurt yourself.
Cold pack and cold beer may help. 

Vic

Actually Vic,
      I tried a cold pack and a Jim Beam and coke.   Didn't help the wrist but did wonders for my insomnia!   :<)

My kind of medicine there  ;D
#39
Having more than one manual, I agree that having one when the Mfrs post stuff themselves is kind of redundant because, yes, they tend to have holes in the data for what I have on hand  >:(

I also got around to measuring and my R51's also right at the spec for 9mm like others have said.
#40
Interesting, mine had no problems with my reloads except the minimum charge ones, even then, no problems just felt every little movement of and in the slide because it was so slow. I'll try to remember to take some measurements tonight and see how they compare.
#41
R51 General Discussion / Re: Trigger Mods
April 24, 2017, 11:51:39 AM
Quote from: Texas-Mark on April 19, 2017, 09:14:13 PM
Quote from: russc2542 on April 18, 2017, 11:45:27 AMPut 2 and 2 together: my theory is the dreaded dead-trigger is a result of the disconnect sticking down. It's less common during live fire due to the violence of firing knocking it loose and more common being gentle due to the lack of knocking it loose. I didn't exactly go looking but it seems kinda odd that I haven't seen such a simple explanation in any of the threads about it.

I guess I never have any problems because I clean my guns thoroughly. I think a lot of people overlook the mag well area. I just usually spray some Gun Scrubber in the works, then lube it back up as part of my routine.

I see what you said there ;D This is the first gun of mine that's required special attention to that area (I do clean down the mag well on everything but I'll admit it's pretty casual). Looking at it, the disconnect is different than everything else in my safe: it spans the grip and is very tall. It also has very little tolerance (no space for dirt) (much unlike the trigger). Most of the rest of my pistols the disconnect a lot smaller and extends shallower with plenty of clearance so there's a LOT less area for it to catch dirt and drag. Even my P7, with as much gobbledigook as it has in the grip and in as neglected state as it was when I got it, has never had issues (Of course there's a whole different level of engineering that went into that gun)

Just another difference from other "conventional" guns: have to pay attention and make sure that spot gets cleaned/oiled.
#42
Introductions section / Re: hello and apologies.
April 18, 2017, 11:57:44 AM
Welcome

First offense is forgiven. Do it again and we lop off a finger.
#43
R51 General Discussion / Re: Trigger Mods
April 18, 2017, 11:45:27 AM
Quote from: Texas-Mark on April 11, 2017, 06:55:23 PM
Quote from: russc2542 on April 11, 2017, 10:00:44 AMMy R51's reset is almost invisible, implying to me that the engagement is not very positive (sure, firm, ensured) which is consistent with it not consistently resetting. Most of the times it hasn't reset is dry firing but it has also done so in live fire.

How are you testing reset during dry fire? It won't reset unless the slide is racked after pulling the trigger and the trigger has to be held pulled while racking.

Note: I am only talking about checking where it resets when dry firing. Racking the slide will always reset it unless something is broken.

pull trigger with right index finger, hold trigger back, rack slide with left hand, release trigger. Dead trigger seems proportional to the softness of racking the slide and releasing the trigger.

On a related note, I had the gun apart the other day ogling the innards and somehow ended up playing with the trigger reset which I  found extremely gritty and sticky: Sometimes when I pushed it down, it didn't come back up. Boy that trigger with the disconnect down sure feels like the non-resetting trigger. after fiddling around with it for 25 minutes I tried a little lube with a needle oiler (down about an inch in the frame) and viola, most of the stick was gone. Can still feel grit and catching but at least it's mobile now.

Put 2 and 2 together: my theory is the dreaded dead-trigger is a result of the disconnect sticking down. It's less common during live fire due to the violence of firing knocking it loose and more common being gentle due to the lack of knocking it loose. I didn't exactly go looking but it seems kinda odd that I haven't seen such a simple explanation in any of the threads about it.
#44
R51 General Discussion / Re: Trigger Mods
April 11, 2017, 10:00:44 AM
I don't obsess over the reset point (too eclectic of a collection to train to ride the reset) but I am aware of it. Most of my pistols have a very distinct reset and have never failed to reset (even my CCP). My R51's reset is almost invisible, implying to me that the engagement is not very positive (sure, firm, ensured) which is consistent with it not consistently resetting. Most of the times it hasn't reset is dry firing but it has also done so in live fire.

My R51 has a bit of light take-up before the break and as-much or more over-travel after the break. The hole in the trigger is about twice the size of the trigger axle it pivots on, hence the side-side slop.

I took the trigger out the other day...there's a lot of room for improvement in the design, from the location of the pivot point to the method of travel (straight (1911 style) vs arc)
#45
Quote from: lklawson on April 05, 2017, 10:52:37 AM
Quote from: russc2542 on April 04, 2017, 03:06:10 PMAgreed. I think the "future of EDC" line applies to new carriers since a bunch of curmudgeonny experienced guys aren't gonna buy a taurus blowback .380 in technicolor. changing gears...
I believe that it is a recoil-operated, browning-ish style operated pistol, just like their TCP.  The target market is pretty much anyone who would normally buy the TCP, which competes against every other pock 380 from Kel Tec P3AT, to Ruger LCP, to Glock G42.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Could be, there's enough space in the frame. Not sure that's much better, shot a friend of mine's TCP... issues were multiple and various. Not going off was almost more enjoyable than when it did.