The Remington R51 Gen 2, a modernized version of the 1917 Model 51, was tested with over 500 rounds across various ammunition types. While accurate and ergonomic, the Gen 2 version suffered from significant reliability issues, particularly with lighter loads and steel-cased ammunition, experiencing frequent nose-dive malfunctions and light primer strikes. Hotter NATO and +P loads showed improved performance, but the overall conclusion is that the R51 Gen 2 is not reliable enough for self-defense.
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