I have shot my R51 a lot (I just love shooting this little gun), and it feels it has gotten a little better racking with a full mag. I'm starting to get the impression 1911shooter does not like disassembling his R51
I found some defensive ammo called "Power Ball". It is "Polymer" capped JHP. Strange thing is, it is it is almost 1/8" shorter, and only 100 GR. It is +P though. Gonna try is this weekend and I'llPass any results along..
Quote from: GunFrogg on December 26, 2016, 12:46:20 AMI have shot my R51 a lot (I just love shooting this little gun), and it feels it has gotten a little better racking with a full mag. I'm starting to get the impression 1911shooter does not like disassembling his R51 Gun Frog,You are very astute! I muddle through it about every 4th time I shoot. I also am noticing that I can rack the slide with a full mag,but it is a chore for these old hands. I still "slingshot" the slide on a full mag. I found some defensive ammo called "Power Ball". It is "Polymer" capped JHP. Strange thing is, it is it is almost 1/8" shorter, and only 100 GR. It is +P though. Gonna try is this weekend and I'llPass any results along..BlackieBTW: I am behind the times, evidently this ammo has been around for a while. Don't know how I missed it.https://www.corbon.com/pow-r-ball.html
Quote from: 1911SHOOTER on December 27, 2016, 06:17:57 AMQuote from: GunFrogg on December 26, 2016, 12:46:20 AMI have shot my R51 a lot (I just love shooting this little gun), and it feels it has gotten a little better racking with a full mag. I'm starting to get the impression 1911shooter does not like disassembling his R51 Gun Frog,You are very astute! I muddle through it about every 4th time I shoot. I also am noticing that I can rack the slide with a full mag,but it is a chore for these old hands. I still "slingshot" the slide on a full mag. I found some defensive ammo called "Power Ball". It is "Polymer" capped JHP. Strange thing is, it is it is almost 1/8" shorter, and only 100 GR. It is +P though. Gonna try is this weekend and I'llPass any results along..BlackieBTW: I am behind the times, evidently this ammo has been around for a while. Don't know how I missed it.https://www.corbon.com/pow-r-ball.html Hey 1911Shooter,1/8 inch shorter . . . . humm the SAAMI spec on 9mm +p is a min of 1" COL. I am curious can you share what the COL is on those please.I also am apparently behind the times. I have not heard of Power ball either. I did look it up and noticed it advertises it is designed to feed well.Looking forward to hearing your impression on this ammo especially with Texas-Mark's observation the bullet seemed to grab the feed ramp.happy new year
It is possible that when Texas-Mark fired it, the Polymer ball on the nose of the cartridge scrubbed against the ramp. Either that, or his ramp needs polishing. Just a wild guessTexas-Mark!
I just got back from the range. First time shooting my new R51. I could not rack the slide with 7 rounds in the mag either. Both magazines were the same. I could not even pull it back all the way. Major disappointment. For those that choose to carry without one in the chamber, you now have a brick. I'm surprised.
It's only a brick if I don't chamber one using first. I just called Remington to discuss the issue. Got a guy named Frank. He would not offer any help or advice, he just told me to send the gun back. They will look at it. Will take 2 days to 6 weeks. Sheesh. I think I am going to go back to CZ!
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