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#1
R51 General Discussion / Re: Last round stove pipe, and...
Last post by Zenshot - March 12, 2025, 08:18:34 PM
Stiffer magazine springs have also solved the last round nose up jams for mine too.
#2
R51 General Discussion / Extractor not extracting
Last post by Zenshot - March 12, 2025, 08:16:28 PM
So my Pederson block developed a crack across the breech face. I ordered a new block from Century Arms Surplus Store.  I installed the old firing pin and the old extractor into the new block.  The only problem now is that it doesn't extract the fired round about 1 out of every 8 to 10 shots.  The extractor seems to fit in the rim properly and is in the proper position relative to the breech face. The R51s have a roughly finished chamber which scrapes up the brass, but the spent case is not expanded enough to get stuck.  The spent case will fall out the chamber easily.
Any ideas or fixes that worked on your R51?
#3
R51 General Discussion / Re: What Holster does everyone...
Last post by Clouseau - February 06, 2025, 04:36:24 PM
Has anyone tried a 1911 holster?  My Ruger LC9s uses the same holster as a 1911 (Commander maybe) DeSantis D6,  The holster is just a little short for the R51.  One that is just a little longer in the barrel section would allow the trigger guard to seat.
#4
R51 General Discussion / Re: What Holster does everyone...
Last post by mhartler - November 17, 2024, 05:55:31 AM
Quote from: RED HORSE on June 11, 2024, 03:01:12 PMDeSantis Soft Tuck IWB.  It is the only IWB holster with a hook turned outside so you are assured the holster remain inside the bel when the pistol is withdrawn.

@RED HORSE

Which "version" of the Sof-Tuck is your holster?  B6?  Should be marked on the leather under the "106",

Thanks in advance!
Marc
#5
R51 General Discussion / Re: Last round stove pipe, and...
Last post by mhartler - November 16, 2024, 01:07:51 PM
Hi there...
  Can you please post a picture of your magazine follower trimming? I ordered the springs to try first, then trim if necessary.

Thanks in advance!
Marc
#6
R51 General Discussion / Re: Good price on magazines
Last post by SCurmudgeon - October 22, 2024, 02:56:18 PM
I picked up 3 from the local Fleet Farm when they were clearanced out several years back for about the same price. 
#7
R51 General Discussion / Re: Last round stove pipe, and...
Last post by SCurmudgeon - October 22, 2024, 02:51:02 PM
I stop in every blue moon to see if there has been any action.  Happily there is still the faintest of heartbeats.

It is good to see that folks are still providing useful tips.  I'll remember the G43 spring trick if I ever run into problems.

The R51 was a cool gun that came out at the wrong time with way too many problems.
#8
R51 General Discussion / Re: Good price on magazines
Last post by Zorba - October 07, 2024, 11:36:09 PM
I ordered a couple more mags from Bud's as well, thanx to this thread. I'll have to pop over to Wolff and get the springs now. Mags were $11.99 - but they charged me $14 to ship them which is highway robbery - but looking at the total for a pair of mags, it still is an OK deal.
#9
R51 General Discussion / Re: Last round stove pipe, and...
Last post by Zorba - October 07, 2024, 11:24:55 PM
I did the Glock springs and I also did a bit of filing on the front edge of the mag to smooth it out. Dunno if that did anything, but I haven't had a stovepipe the last several times I've shot the thing... FWIW...
#10
R51 General Discussion / Re: Last round stove pipe, and...
Last post by Ben B. - September 15, 2024, 09:16:15 PM
I have now taken my two R51 pistols to the range 4 times, using the Glock 43 magazine springs in the R52 magazines. More than 200 rds fired.

No failures of any kind. This appears to be an excellent option. Hope this helps someone.