Videos tagged with Remington R51 Gen 2

This video identifies 10 popular everyday carry (EDC) firearms that are now considered obsolete or unreliable due to design flaws, poor performance, or lack of modern features. The instructor highlights issues like ammunition sensitivity, poor ergonomics, heavy triggers, and significant reliability problems, advising viewers against purchasing these models.

This video details 12 firearms that have experienced significant depreciation due to critical design flaws, safety recalls, or poor quality control. The presenter, identifying as a firearms instructor, highlights specific mechanical failures and market rejections that have rendered these firearms nearly worthless. The analysis focuses on the financial impact of these issues on owners and the secondary market.

This review revisits the Remington R51 Gen 2, focusing on its reliability improvements after initial problems. The speaker, with extensive testing, highlights that late-model Gen 2s, particularly those with updated magazines, perform significantly better. While acknowledging a break-in period and potential magazine-related issues, the overall sentiment is optimistic about Remington's progress with the platform, noting its good trigger and flat shooting characteristics.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Remington R51 Gen 2, highlighting its unique Peterson hesitation lock action. The process is noted as more complex than typical modern handguns, requiring careful attention to component alignment during disassembly and reassembly. The video emphasizes confirming the firearm is unloaded before starting.

This review of the Remington R51 Gen 2 offers a critical analysis from an experienced firearms instructor. The speaker details the pistol's design, including the unique Pedersen action and its impact on bore axis and field stripping, while also comparing it to other subcompact models. Despite some Gen 2 improvements, the review highlights concerns regarding ergonomics, reliability with certain ammunition types, and overall market viability.

This review provides an in-depth analysis of the Remington R51 Gen 2 pistol after a 500+ round test. The assessment is objective and evidence-based, highlighting specific mechanical failure modes and systematic testing across various ammo types. The speaker, representing TFB TV, offers a critical evaluation of the firearm's reliability for self-defense, ultimately concluding it would not be a trusted choice for life-saving situations.