Posted on 11/02/2015 10:55:29 AM PST by VA Voter
On November 2, Remington Arms Company entered the pocket pistol marketplace with the release of the RM380. As the name suggests, the RM380 is chambered in .380 auto. It is a double action only (DAO) semi-automatic pistol that weighs in about 12.2 ounces unloaded–12.7 ounce with a Crimson Trace laser affixed. The pistol holds six rounds in the magazine and a seventh round in the chamber. Breitbart News has had an RM380 for about four weeks for the purposes of testing, shooting, and carrying the pistol concealed to get a feel for it. After a few hundred rounds and daily carry almost nonstop since
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No, it’s a full size .45 caliber semi-auto. A 1911, but Remington’s first foray into the pistol market since I believe the 1940’s.
It’s my carry pistol. I believe that if I have to shoot, I’d better have stopping power.
Picked up the same thing a few months ago - love it.
Carries well, shoots fine, cleans easy. Great price, too.
Whatever happened with that? I was excited about it because I love my Remington 1911 so much but never saw anything happen besides the complaints everywhere and something about a recall. Did they fix it up?
same here
Apparently they figured out a fix, but with the move of their company, they haven’t geared up to repair the guns recalled. Pretty much screwed the pooch.
a well placed .38 promises a long sleep.
I was just about to order an R51 when I read about the recall. My original Model 51 is a sweet gun.
It was an interesting design.
Much cooler than the Colt 1903, but cost a lot more, which made it less popular.
The Colt ‘03 and ‘08 are classics too.
Yes, got one of each. Is Colt producing the new ones yet? Hope they don’t screw them up.
I think Colt’s pretty much defunct now.
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/07/foghorn/gun-review-taurus-curve/
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3353101/posts
I won’t say anything about Taurus based on a few experiences I’ve had with them.
I take it you're not a fan. I was looking at their .38 snubbies vs Charter Arms. Don't know if either is any good.
No I’m not. Bought Mrs. Slim a Model 94 (small frame 9 shot .22 revolver). It shaved more lead than a pencil sharpener and the rear sight blade fell off.
Eventually had to atone with a Sig Trailside with Nill grips and a red-dot.
I’ve heard good things about Charter Arms from some folks.
Have you? I like their line up and the price is right. Of course I would prefer a detective special...
Just bought a near mint Bersa 383A, which is a .380 but about 30 years old. Blue steel & wood grips, not an expensive gun but well made and has some heft to it. Destined for the wife’s bedside table, not much recoil and something she’s comfortable with. Got my Remington 1911 R1 on my side of the bed.
Thanks! That first link said what I needed to know. It is a good concept, but it needs work. I will pass and hope they get an improved version out. I like the curve idea for concealment.
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