Just thought I would pass on that Remington now has the revamped R51 9mm and the RM380 listed on their website.
http://remingtonhandguns.com/
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http://remingtonhandguns.com/
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Remington showing new handguns
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mgmorden
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I'm kinda wondering where the "RP45" went. Was supposed to be a polymer striker fired .45 ACP. Info leaked for it at the same time as the RM380. They announced the 380 but I've heard nothing further on the .45.
horsemen61
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To hell with new products 
:banghead: right the ship with your current flagship lines Ie 700 870 11 87 maybe make your 1911 line keep the price right and quality up then when things are better you can make such other lines
:banghead: right the ship with your current flagship lines Ie 700 870 11 87 maybe make your 1911 line keep the price right and quality up then when things are better you can make such other lines
mgmorden
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I'm cautiously optimistic on them myself. I liked the original idea, but (thankfully) put off buying one and then opted not too once the bad press really started coming out.
For the re-release I'm still intrigued, but I'm not going to be first in line. After some guinea pigs go first if all seems well I may opt to get one
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I know I am in the minority, but I'm interested in the RM380 to replace my Kel Tec P3AT just to support the Remington name. I have two old 1100's (one was my grandpa's) and a newer 870, so I have some brand loyalty.
I know it's been bought and isn't the same company it was decades ago, but I am hopeful that the name and reputation can rise again. [Kinda like Harley Davidson: it saw hard times and bad products in its AMC days, but it survived and returned to its core values.]
I know it's been bought and isn't the same company it was decades ago, but I am hopeful that the name and reputation can rise again. [Kinda like Harley Davidson: it saw hard times and bad products in its AMC days, but it survived and returned to its core values.]
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I also have several Remington guns Including Model 7600, 700, 1100 20ga, and an old 12 ga double barrel that must be at least 100 years old. Many days in the field and woods around my farm the past 60years with Rem guns. I also have an old 22 Remington rifle that is still a great little up-close varmint gun. That said, I am anxiously waiting for the Rm380 and R51 as I like both designs , and if all is well with them , I plan to buy both. Remington has been around for 200 years and has succeeded where other companies have failed during that time. So I am optimistic.
bullseyebob47
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am i the only one who thought of star trek when first saw the r51??
Same here. They can't even maintain the quality of their legacy lines like the 700, 870, and Marlin lever guns. What makes anyone think they can produce new designs with any level of acceptable quality?
Remington is dead to me, and they should be dead to you too.
Which is especially sad, when you look back at their history. I have a 1993-production 700 in .243 and Light Contour 11-87 Premiere that are fantastic and wonderfully-crafted firearms I will never sell.
Zendude
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Who did Remington get bought by? I've been out of the loop regarding the gun industry for a while.
Gun Master
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I know (not think I will) I'll wait a loooooong time to see how RM380 does.
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CoalTrain49
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He's dead Jim. You get his R51 and I'll get his wallet.
B!ngoFuelUSN
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I've been interested in the R51 since rumors began but was lucky that I held off when it debuted. I won't be first in line for their second attempt but if the reviews are positive, I'd definitely like to own one.
I agree that their quality seems to have diminished, but if they build a good product I'd be happy to help them dig their way out of their current situation. No charity, but when considering a purchase, tie goes to the home team.
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I agree that their quality seems to have diminished, but if they build a good product I'd be happy to help them dig their way out of their current situation. No charity, but when considering a purchase, tie goes to the home team.
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Remington lost me as a customer. It seems their ideas are on the right track, just with poor execution. Cutting too many corners in quality control to save costs and increase profit has taken a toll on their quality.
RON in PA
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That RP45 looks like a product fro either Walther or H&K.
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No brand loyalty for Remington from me, especially with their current product line. Too many problems associated with the quality of their guns and ammo to make me feel otherwise. The only thing I would possibly be interested in would be one of their 1911s.
celem
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I was initially very interested in getting an R51 as a carry gun but was waiting on availability to bring down inflated prices. While I was waiting, the bad press came out and then I was glad that I didn't purchase one. Since then I have purchased a Ruger lc9s. I could not be more pleased than I am with the lc9s. Even if the R51 is really good, I can't see it possibly being an improvement on the Ruger lc9 s.
Looks like someone photo shopped the slide serrations of a Walther PPQ onto a S&W M&P45
Capt. Ct.
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There are too many good proven pistols out there in that class. No advantage in size or weight with this one. I can think of at least half a dozen I would choose before this gun. I also don't like the looks of the trigger design. Appears to be a place to get my finger pinched. I have no lust for this offering.
fastbolt
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I suppose it may be interesting to wait until a year after the guns have been in the hands of ordinary shooters (willing to risk their money and act as Beta Testers), and see how the guns run outside of R&D/T&E conditions.
Hopefully, they've got the R51 to run, this being the second time around.
Neither gun is really going to be the smallest & lightest offerings in their field, so they've got to bring something to the table besides a name.
I suppose if either model manages to get any traction when it comes to testing & acceptance as secondary/off-duty weapons by major LE agencies, it might help the company generate some interest.
Hopefully, they've got the R51 to run, this being the second time around.
Neither gun is really going to be the smallest & lightest offerings in their field, so they've got to bring something to the table besides a name.
I suppose if either model manages to get any traction when it comes to testing & acceptance as secondary/off-duty weapons by major LE agencies, it might help the company generate some interest.
I'm still interested in the R51. There are so many guns out there that are just clones of each other using the same Browning action and polymer frames. Yes, they work, but at some point they start to become boring. I like the idea of the R51 and it's Pederson action because it's different.
There must be a lot of internal pressure at Remington to make sure this re-introduction goes well. These could be some of the best pistols they ever produce...or not... I would like to find out.
It might just be an interesting curiosity for the range or it could prove to be a reliable/viable tool for self defense. I'm OK either way.
There must be a lot of internal pressure at Remington to make sure this re-introduction goes well. These could be some of the best pistols they ever produce...or not... I would like to find out.
It might just be an interesting curiosity for the range or it could prove to be a reliable/viable tool for self defense. I'm OK either way.
VA27
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I'm in for the RM380. I'll pass on the 51 and wait for the RM9.
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