Wha? NEW Remington R51 in 9mm +P chambering?

[in625shooter]

I saw that on the old Flash Gordon movies.

This^^ is what I was thinking. When I looked at it for a minute it also looked like the rear sight is on backwards. I will stick to SIG's M&P's and revolvers.

 

[Kutnupe14]

I think it is meant to appeal to women.

...and British secret agents for MI6

 

[wesnellans]

This^^ is what I was thinking. When I looked at it for a minute it also looked like the rear sight is on backwards. I will stick to SIG's M&P's and revolvers.

Think I'll need to see this in person. The completely rounded back edges of the sight and slide appeal for comfort in my *ahem* handle area when carrying IWB, but the shelf on the front of the rear sight would allow for racking the slide with one hand if necessary...

If the sight picture is good, I think it's a novel approach.

 

[jtwilson3]

I'm still slightly new to all this. What do you mean that sight is mounted backwards? They look like normal sights to me, but again, I don't know lol. I would like to know what you mean.

Hmm.

Oh wait, I already said that in another thread.

Well, I wish they hadn't mounted the sight backwards for "style". I get that they are marketing that as "snag free" but seriously; give up an inch of sight radius on that small of a pistol just for (somewhat questionable) looks?

The price is right. Guess we'll see how it goes.

 

[halfmileharry]

Kinda "Walther..esque" reminding me of the early models. I like the looks too. It does look "concealable" as well. The grip worries me as far as my hand fit goes. Other than that it's not a 1911 it might strip me of some of my $$. Not a lot though. I do have a tendency to acquire what I don't have.

 

[Hop]

It's a VP70!

 

[DOYOUFEELLUCKYPUNK]

That is one ugly firearm.

Agreed

 

[Taurahe]

Does it comevwith a buck Rodgers holster, hat and cartridge belt as a kit option? The price is great but I am not digging the lines of this gun. its just plain ugly... YMMV

 

[MDave]

Ill be interested to hear how this one takes off. It looks nice to me.

 

[doglb]

Found this! Sneak Peak!
Shooting Remington's New R51 9x19mm Plus P Semi-Automatic Pistol - Gunblast.com - YouTube
Looks interesting, will like to see one in person! (Still find the old models SEXY!)
Do like the fact that holsters will be available and for those who enjoy Crimson Trace products, looks like they are in the game!

 

[Razer]

OK, in that video it looks much better in black. I usually like stainless slide firearms, but the first photos looked pretty ugly to me anyway. Have to see it in person I suppose.

EDIT - Holy smoke, looking closer now I realize that the "stainless" was just ridiculous reflection in a CAD rendering lol. That's a little too much reflection, but whatever. I consider myself interested in this now after watching and reading some more about it. I could see myself carrying it st some point, I just hope it proves reliable. Some nice grip panels would help it too...

 

[Gunaria]

O don't worry all it will soon be available for sale in the indo classifieds for more than MSRP. Opps did I say that out loud?

I'm sure many will rush out to be the first on their block to get one. Shoot 2 mag loads thru it than sell it. Maybe a year from now it will be on sale at the Rural King for $299.

 

[JBLee]

It gives me a bit of a Whitney Wolverine vibe, I don't think it's all that bad actually.

 

[joncon]

I like the looks of it. I always liked the looks and feel of the model 51.

 

[patience0830]

It's a VP70!

I owned one of those for a while. Ugly little gun but dammed durable.
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[nascarfantoo]

Sure that isn't some form of Star Wars phaser?

 

[Gadgetmonster]

It is a knock off of a Gewehr Wombat. I like it.

 

[Bennettjh]

Always cool to see that gun designers are always thinking and coming out with new products! Some are a hit and some a miss and everyone likes something different. I say keep em' coming!

I agree. Not exactly my cup-o-tea but I would like to see one in person. Reasonable price, too.

 

[bigelowe]

a Makarov and a ruger sr9/lc9 had a baby. looks interesting . im sure when I hold one I will have to buy it for the coin .

 

[JBLee]

I agree, it's on my list to own. Now the wait, I hope it comes out soon.