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Remington RP9

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#1 ·
Boy, I'd like to like a new Remington but all the issues they've had with the R51 makes me more than a bit gun shy.

CDNN has them for $249 after a $50 rebate.

Very attractive price but I'll pass. Even if it works and that may be an issue, I doubt it will work as well as my two Ruger SR9Cs which have a combined 1500 rds w/o a glitch or that I will be as or more accurate with the Rem. Sigh. Don
 
#2 ·
I saw that ad too. CDNN is a re-seller, they buy inventory from sources that the original sources can't sell, or are in bankruptcy, then flip it and blow it out at below wholesale prices. Has Remington made anything lately that works? Even their 870's and 700's look like they were put together buy drunk monkeys. The QC on their pistols is frightening. $250 is 3/4 the price of a Canik or TriStar Turkish 9mm, and they are good, reliable pistols.
 
#8 ·
The MAC YT guys have a few videos on the RP9. Their first pistol had issues, but they got a second that was much better. They ran it through their kinda-but-not-really-super-scientific torture test and declared it average. I've been seeing those same prices recently and have been tempted. I don't have the extra cash to mess around on a long shot or a new 9mm platform, so I just can't do it.

I grew up shooting my dad's Wingmaster so I have a soft spot for Remington, and I've been pulling for this pistol, but they've been breaking my heart with all these QC and cost-cutting issues. I gotta remember, it's just a name now.
 
#17 ·
Did you see his other videos with his second RP9? The torture test too? They revised their assessment of the gun to call it average. Maybe it will get better with time?
Upgraded to "average" what a strong selling point. Can you imagine that on a full page Guns and Ammo ad (not that i read gun rags)?

"Buy a Remington, we're kinda average!"
"Buy a Remington...at least it isn't an R51!"

Unfortunately, I think that's the best Remington can muster at this point in time.
 
#21 ·
Those RP9's are prob 1st Gens that don't work. While they may initially cost $250, get ready to spend more on it to get it to work.
IMHO, anyhow. I'll pass.
 
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#28 ·
Y'know, Hi points catch a lot of grief. And yes they are clunky and ergonomically poor, but they do work, and work pretty well, from what I have seen. I have been repairing firearms for 30+ years, and I have yet seen one that needed to be fixed. And from what I understand, Beemiller(or whoever owns Hi-Point), or whoever owns Hi-point, will bend over backwards to get you repaired and up and running.
So don't bemoan the man/woman that cannot afford anything else, at least they are enjoying their Constitutional right to be free and armed, and that demands respect.
The 9mm carbine has a huge following, they work as well.
My biggest complaint with the Hi-Point line is that they are tricky to disassemble across the line, but at that price point, something has to give, so there you go.
They go bang w/o problems, and hit where you point them.
Engineering wise, as a side note, the Walther CCP and the Hi-point pistols fire control group are the same. But I do not hear near as much grief about the Walther CCP(which, btw, has had numerous problems!), as I do the trusty old Hi-Point.
Just my opinion, thanks.
Oops, there I go getting wordy again. Apologies, and off topic. My bad.
And now we return you to your regular channel. :supergrin:
 
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#31 ·
Sorry, BB-TB-Glock Guy. No offense mean't. And I missed the part about you owning a Hi-Point. My Bad. As far as the Joke, I did think that was a funny Quip.
 
#37 ·
There was no offense taken. I just wanted to make sure people didn't think I was trying to say people should only own nice and expensive guns. Simply because like you said some people can't afford much. I'm not a gun snob by any means. Haha I just like guns in general. I own firearms ranging in quality and expensiveness from hi point, to kimber. Anyway no offense was taken, and I always support our 2A. And I'm glad you got my sense of humor with the quip about hi point. Haha:cheers:
 
#33 ·
Im on the stay away bandwagon now. And yes I also love my SR9c...if I were to do that over though id change 2 things. either totally get rid of the afterthought safety OR make it a usable full size safety(prefer just eliminating it) and make the slide easier to rack...after almost double your 1500 rounds its STILL a PITA to rack...other than that love the gun!
 
#36 ·
And yes I also love my SR9c...if I were to do that over though id change 2 things. either totally get rid of the afterthought safety OR make it a usable full size safety(prefer just eliminating it) and make the slide easier to rack...after almost double your 1500 rounds its STILL a PITA to rack...other than that love the gun!
I understand, though I like the safety and mine is the same, not the easiest slide to rack but its positives really outweigh the minor negatives.

Shot a new Ruger LCP and then followed it with the SR9C. After the LCP, the SR felt HUGE and the trigger VERY light. Was fun. Don
 
#44 ·
I got a Rem 783 a few years ago and a R1 (1911). Both have been flawless. I wouldn't hesitate to get a RP9 if I had any need for another gun in that category.

The problem with the R51 is that they tried to re-engineer a classic and rushed it. They should have either copied the original or not tried at all. To their credit Rem did recall all the R51s and replace them at no cost.
 
#45 ·
Boy, if hipoint made a bull pup 9mm Carbine using Glock mags...

My only Hipoint experience was with a 9mm Carbine I owned for a couple years. It was 100% reliable through a couple 1000 rounds of everything from white box fmj to +P+ Ranger 127gn and Federal 9PPLE. And, very accurate.
It was only the low mag capacity that bugged me.
 
#46 ·
I've shot a couple now. Accurate with no jams through a variety of ammo. Heavy but a good shooter.

Although I watch internet reviews my decision is based on actual experience on whether or not I like a firearm. Having been a gunner for over 50 years I've seen many instances where a gun didn't work well for certain folks and it had nothing to do with the engineering of the piece.
 
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