Model 51 .32ACP

[Jay Huber]

Are yo using an original factory magazine? I have found these guns often have a feeding problem with an after market magazine like KKK' Jay Huber RSA

[remington600]

A problem I have found is an issue with shooting higher velocity ammo and especially hollow points. The 51 was not designed to shoot todays higher velocity rounds. The spring is a little to light. The higher velocity ammo causes the gun to cycle to fast not allowing the spent cartridge to completely leave the action and the next to load. Also since the action is moving so quickly the hollow point rounds sometimes half feed. In my opinion you should not use the Hydra Shok ammo. The gun is an EXCELLANT pistol, BUT not up to shooting ammo like that. Your ultra velocity ammo was not made when that gun was introduced.

[old 51]

I also have an older model 51 that belonged to my wife's grandfather. I saw the message on the site about the research and the blank form to fill out. However, I have not seen any explanation about who the researcher is or what will be done with this information. For example, will the results be available to those submitting information on their 51's? How will the details be archived and what are confidentiality protections? I want to know these things before I submit data.

[aardq]

The Model 51 is one of the finest pistols ever made, but parts are hard to come by. As for the research being done, here are answers to the above questions.
The researcher is a member of the RSA and a collector who has written another book on a particular Remington model. The info will be collated and put into a book about the M-51. The info will only be available in the book. Obviously, a copy of the book will be placed in the RSA archives. The info on the owners is only in case the researcher needs to contact the owner for further info, it will not be in the book unless the owner agrees to get a photo credit.

Daniel

[Skyking]

Thought I would chime in on this old thread. Those of you that think favorably of the 51 are correct to do so. It's a wonderful, and very interesting handgun.
The .380 is the most reliable, and I have, and will continue to use mine as a ccw when mode of dress requires a slim, low profile pistol. I am a longtime fan of the 51 as well as the 1903, and the 1911. My wife carries the 1903, and will not consider changing to a more modern piece. She's deadly accurate with it at close quarter distances. We shoot ball ammo in all our auto's except the S&W .380 Bodyguard of which I run Super Vel hollow points in. Failure to feed or fire is never an issue. These four pistols are all a joy to shoot, reliable, and very accurate. Fiocchi is my ball ammo of choice, because they seem to be just a little hotter than other offerings.
If the First World War had lasted a little longer; those of us that are diehard 1911 fans would probably be Remington model 53 .45 ACP fans instead. It was an up scaled, exposed hammer .45 caliber model 51 that aced the naval trials in 1919; but with the post war debt, and down scaling of the military, the contract was never made, and it and the 51 faded into history.
Mr. Banks, you may want to consider trading your .32 for a late model .380 version. They are essentially the same gun. Many parts are interchangeable, or can be made to work with only minor modification.
For the fellow that mentioned that there are a good many cops that have shot at bad guys multiple times, and not hit them is a rather silly statement, since the same can be said about the shooting population in general.
Good luck, and happy hunting to all

[dof]

I have a Remington m51 originally purchased by my father. It is a 1923 or 24 man'f weapon. Have original certificate of purchase. Have fired it several times using modern 32ACP ammo (not +P). Great little gun.

[Steven Swope]

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