Remington's new RP45 - Deja Vu?

Published on June 4, 2018
Duration: 26:14

This review of the Remington RP45, presented by an experienced firearms reviewer, highlights significant reliability issues, particularly with hollow-point ammunition, and potential safety hazards like bullet setback. The analysis suggests a shared platform design with the RP9, which may contribute to the observed malfunctions. The reviewer ultimately cannot recommend the pistol for self-defense due to these concerns.

Quick Summary

The Remington RP45 exhibits critical reliability issues, including frequent nose-diving failures with hollow-point ammunition and potential safety hazards like bullet setback. Despite sharing a platform with the RP9, the reviewer cannot recommend it for self-defense due to these persistent malfunctions observed after extensive testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Context
  2. 01:30Unboxing and Magazine Analysis
  3. 02:30Ergonomics and Physical Comparison
  4. 03:50Mechanical Observations
  5. 07:10Range Testing: Ball Ammunition
  6. 09:55Reliability Issues: Hollow Points
  7. 14:25Reliability Issues: Ball Ammo Malfunctions
  8. 18:30Slide and Frame Compatibility
  9. 20:05Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reliability issues with the Remington RP45?

The Remington RP45 experiences significant feeding failures, particularly with hollow-point ammunition, often resulting in nose-diving into the feed ramp. Even ball ammunition can cause malfunctions as the round count increases, and bullet setback is a noted safety concern.

Is the Remington RP45 suitable for self-defense?

Based on extensive testing, the reviewer cannot recommend the Remington RP45 for self-defense due to persistent reliability issues, including feeding failures and potential safety hazards like bullet setback. Thorough testing with chosen ammunition is crucial.

What similarities exist between the Remington RP45 and RP9?

The Remington RP45 and RP9 share a common platform, with interchangeable slides and frames. The RP45 is dimensionally similar to the RP9 but offers better balance due to its .45 caliber barrel and features a notably slim grip for a double-stack .45 ACP pistol.

What ammunition types were tested with the Remington RP45?

The Remington RP45 was tested with Prime 230gr ball ammunition, Freedom Munitions 230gr XTP hollow points, and Fiocchi ammunition. Reliability issues were observed with both hollow points and, to a lesser extent, ball ammunition as testing progressed.

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