Remington RP9 Part II - A second RP9 for testing

Published on February 1, 2017
Duration: 31:32

This review tests a second Remington RP9 to address reliability issues found in a previous unit. While the second pistol performed flawlessly with various ammunition, a consistent magazine design flaw was identified where rounds can jump feed lips upon forceful insertion, potentially causing malfunctions. Ergonomic critiques include a difficult slide release for left-handed users and a heavier slide attributed to its .45 ACP frame design.

Quick Summary

The Remington RP9 exhibits a potential magazine design flaw where rounds can jump feed lips upon forceful insertion, causing malfunctions. Ergonomic critiques include a difficult slide release for left-handed users and a heavier slide attributed to its .45 ACP frame design.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Second RP9 for Testing
  2. 01:32Retail Purchase Strategy
  3. 02:20Factory Test Ammunition
  4. 04:48Original RP9 Test Results
  5. 13:59Second RP9 Test Results
  6. 18:03Magazine Feed Lip Flaw
  7. 20:28Ergonomics & Slide Weight

Frequently Asked Questions

What reliability issues were found with the Remington RP9?

The first Remington RP9 unit experienced light primer strikes and feed ramp jams, particularly with NATO-spec ammunition. While the second unit tested ran flawlessly, a consistent magazine design flaw was identified where rounds can jump feed lips upon forceful insertion.

Does the Remington RP9 have ergonomic issues?

Yes, the slide release is difficult for left-handed users to operate. Additionally, the RP9's slide is significantly heavier than competitors, likely because its frame was originally designed for the larger .45 ACP cartridge.

Is the Remington RP9's magazine design problematic?

A notable issue is that rounds can eject from the magazine's feed lips when the magazine is slammed into the pistol during a reload. This can lead to malfunctions like double feeds or a loose round in the action.

Was the Remington RP9 tested with factory ammunition?

Remington provided a box of their factory test ammunition, including Golden Saber 124gr JHP, UMC 115gr Ball, PMC 115gr, and Winchester White Box 124gr, for testing purposes.

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