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- Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:44 pm
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
- Replies: 3
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Re: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
Update: Winchester white box shot great and with the least recoil of anything I tried. They fed ok with the original mag despite the flat points. The aftermarket mag was so so. Needed a pretty firm grip for pistol to cycle though.
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:21 pm
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
- Replies: 3
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Re: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
I thought about replacing the recoil spring but the slide is already difficult to pull back. The spring does look original. It's made with that flat wire.
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:02 pm
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
- Replies: 3
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Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
What is the best ammo for my model 51? Something that won't damage the breach block. So far I have tried s&b with mixed results. Bought some Winchester white box because I heard great things but when I got it home I saw the the tips are flat. I need something that will cycle but isn't too powerful ...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:53 pm
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: Remigton 51 32 /380 firing pin measurements
- Replies: 1
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Re: Remigton 51 32 /380 firing pin measurements
From my understanding there is a thick pin for the 380 and a thinner pin for the 32acp. I actually brought the wrong pin for mine. My pistol is a 380 manufacturer date 1925. I think numerich gun parts list both these pins with photos. The thick pin is .123 at the thickest part. The thinner pin I ...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: RP / Post - 1898
- Topic: REM 51 380 breechblock minor crack COST INVOLVED AND REPAIR TIME.
- Replies: 2
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Re: REM 51 380 breechblock minor crack COST INVOLVED AND REPAIR TIME.
How did this work out ? If it's does this business will be a good resource