Madison, NC –-(Ammoland.com)- Earlier this year, we launched the innovative R51 subcompact pistol to critical acclaim.
During testing, numerous experts found the pistol to function flawlessly. In fact, they found it to have lower felt recoil, lower muzzle rise and better accuracy and concealability than other products in its class.
However, after initial commercial sales, our loyal customers notified us that some R51 pistols had performance issues.
We immediately ceased production to re-test the product. While we determined the pistols were safe, certain units did not meet Remington’s performance criteria. The performance problems resulted from complications during our transition from prototype to mass production. These problems have been identified and solutions are being implemented, with an expected production restart in October.
Anyone who purchased an R51 may return it and receive a new R51 pistol, along with two additional magazines and a custom Pelican case, by calling Remington at (800) 243-9700.
The new R51 will be of the same exceptional quality as our test pistols, which performed flawlessly.
We appreciate your patience and support.
Rem talked to me after a year and a half Ann said they are not trading r1 45 cal anymore so I think I will put it in a shadow box and hang it in my buddy’s shop then go from shop to shop with the words Remington biggest mistake
I bought the r51 almost a year ago I was going to send it back but I see that it took about a year to get another one I would like to send it now for a 1911 r1 if they are still doing that .ii don’t like to wate
My R-51 was returned to Gander Mountain the day after I purchased it when I found out that the slide was frozen and couldn’t be racked. Sure won’t leave the gun store again without doing that. After several phone calls and delays Remington agreed to refund my purchase. Love my Remington 700’s, but not sure that I’d buy another pistol until it’s been tried and proven for at least a year. Too many new guns hitting the market with issues.
I just heard about the recall today and called to find out whats going on. I was told that I have three options..
1. Return and wait for a replacement with 2 extra mags and a custom Pelican case. The production release has been pushed back through the first quarter of 2015….so maybe April or May is what I was told.
2. Full refund with the original receipt
3. FFL exchange for a new R1
I have been trying to send my R51 back to Remington. I have made calls every week and they can not even send out a box. Not sure if I do send it back if it will be the last time I see it. S&W did a turnaround on a handgun in 4 weeks that is service. Remington has fallen a long way.
I bought on of the R51’s in June. I really liked the gun. Like the original, pointability was excellent. Accuracy was good. Felt recoil was less than my other 9 mm.s. Did I have problems? After about 75 rounds I had an occasional FTF. It appeared I was getting a light strike from the firing pin. I had two fail to function with some cheaper ammunition I bought. I had no fail to feed from the Remington or other well known defensive brands I tried. I did send my R51 back to Remington last week. My serial number was fairly… Read more »
I had one of these abominations, probably first production run (April). Gun was put together wrong from the factory, failed to feed, failed to eject, failed to go into battery, and the rear sight walked out of the dovetail in 30 exasperating rounds. I sat for 6 weeks waiting for Rem. to do something, it was only a formal Better Business Bureau complaint that got a response and a full refund. No gun dealer in my area will sell or even special order the gun due to the issues they have had with 100% reporting that everyone they sold had… Read more »
Not surprised they had problems, when you have stupid union thugs making guns you’re going to have problems.
ALL unions should be BANNED
Whatever flavor of syrup one might use, sounds like Remington “stepped in it” here.
I agree with others that gun owners should stop getting excited over new guns and becoming Beta testers for the companies. Sig used to have a fantastic reputation but as of late far too many new guns have come out with issues. I anxiously await the new H&K VP9. A reasonably priced, striker fired H&K 4 years in testing. I have a feeling this one will work from the get go.