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Remington RP45?

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by Sas, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Aug 8, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Anyone have any experience w/this gun? Looking for a solid double stack .45 without breaking the bank.
     
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    15+1 capacity...26.4 oz...1.27" width...1911 angle grip
    $500 and a Remington

    I like it!
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  3. Aug 8, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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    I’m interested in a review on it as well, has Big R finally started selling these? I’m a 45 man, and I’m really wanting a double stack with 15 rd capacity.
     
  4. Aug 8, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Well, for $330 out the door I couldn't help but pull the trigger on that deal. Will probably be a few weeks before it gets here but I'll post back when it comes in.
     
  6. Aug 8, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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  9. Aug 8, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    $199 new for the RP45? Maybe with some sort of limited, special discount I guess. The few reviews that popped up when I did a search were pretty good. I sprung for the insurance so if it's a bust at least it'll be covered. I think you can find a bad review on just about every gun tho TBH. I know Remington has had some issues lately, but their brand still carries water with me so I'm willing to give it a shot.
     
  10. Aug 8, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    Not in the STI range lol.
     
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    That's the 9mm. I love that guy tho. He did an oil can silencer video a while back that was pretty awesome.
     
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    Well shit, that opens up the floodgates.

    Ever look at the FN’s?
     
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    Glocks?
     
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    A long while back. Can't remember why I took it off the list now but I remember them to be pretty pricey. Probably had different requirements back then too.
     
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    I've always been a Glock man when it comes to hand guns. If its just for plinking/target practice and fun, I guess give the remington a whirl. For something you'd actually carry, HELL NO!!! Spend good $$$$ on a proven gun if its going to be a carry weapon.
     
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    Yeah, wasn't really a fan of the 21. Felt like a wider version of my 19. The 21 fits my hand better, but... meh. We'll see how that RP45 goes.
     
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    The G19 definitely doesn’t disappoint
     
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    Hell yeah. Could be a diamond in the rough. I really hope you like it.

    I was surprised by Rock Island Armory weapons.
     
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    Any preference on external safety or hammer etc? Or do you want a striker fired style?

    How much, realistically do you want to spend?
     
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    CZ makes nice guns, FN FNX series has a real nice 45 and 45 Tactical, Smith makes an M&P in 45 I think, Ruger SR45, EAA Witness, and of course Glock and Springfield

    All fall under the affordable category for me but maybe not quite as low as the Remington
     
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    There was an article in the August issue of Shooting Illustrated that was using some Hornady and Remington ammo w/o issue. Gonna give one of those a go first and see if I have the same success they did.
     
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    Good luck, I read a bunch of good reviews about the Taurus millennium G2, I bought it and it is a piece of junk, misfired 6 times in first 100 rounds, I cleaned it now the trigger locks :(, have to return to tarsus for repair, then I will sell it.

    My Glock 21 on the other hand has never failed to fire :) The lowest i will go now is S&W.
     
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    The only problem with the FNX 45 is that it has the double action trigger unless you fire it from SA all the time. I haven’t shot one, but just dry firing one I wasn’t a fan. But then again, I am a big fan of 1911’s.
     
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    :rofl:I don't know if that was an auto-correction or on purpose, but I'm using it.
     
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    Totally on purpose. I almost purchased one after feeding three mags through my buddies. Not a cheap weapon....
     
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