The video focuses on the Remington R51, specifically the improved Gen 2 version. The pistol is presented as a compact 9mm carry option that Remington originally announced at SHOT Show 2014. Its design is based on the early 1900s Remington Model 51 pistol developed by John Pedersen, known for its unique operating system and stationary barrel compared to other pistols of that era. Original Model 51 production ran roughly from 1918 to 1927, with a few examples into the early 1930s, and those pistols have since become collectible. Remington adapted that classic design into the modern R51 platform, positioning it as an entry into the subcompact concealed carry market while retaining some of the distinctive styling and mechanical concepts of the original Model 51.
On the range, the R51 is fired in both rapid strings and slower, more deliberate shots to evaluate feel and control. The pistol uses an all-metal frame and slide, which helps manage recoil, but the shooter notes that recoil is still a bit more noticeable than on some competing compact 9mm pistols. Even so, it remains very manageable and not uncomfortable. The gun is chambered in 9mm and is described as a compact, slim pistol that still shoots well. Standard three-dot white sights are easy to pick up during live fire. Overall, the R51 is characterized as a fun, capable shooter that performs reliably during the range session and offers acceptable recoil for its size and weight.
The Remington R51 features three-dot white sights that are easy to see, with a slim grip that still allows a full firing grip without pinky overhang, even without an extended magazine. The pistol has a capacity of seven rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. A long backstrap grip safety serves as the only manual safety; there is no blade safety on the trigger. Controls are described as easy to actuate, including a low-profile slide release that protrudes just enough for reliable use without rubbing knuckles. The magazine release is ambidextrous, present on both sides of the frame, and sits relatively flush to reduce printing while remaining simple to press. The trigger has some take-up before the wall and a reset that is not especially loud but is usable with practice, making it acceptable for a carry-oriented pistol.
Back at the bench, the R51’s performance is revisited, noting that it ran 124-grain 9mm ammunition reliably. The three-dot white sights remain a highlight, and the rear of the slide has a rounded profile intended to reduce snagging on clothing during a concealed draw. At the same time, the rear sight retains a flat front edge so the pistol can be racked off a belt or pocket if needed. A simple loaded chamber indicator is provided by a cut in the slide that exposes the brass. Barrel length is about three and a half inches. The ambidextrous magazine release is again emphasized as being flush yet easy to use. The pistol ships with two seven-round magazines. The grip safety is the sole safety mechanism, and when not depressed, the trigger will not move. Trigger pull is around six pounds, which fits typical concealed carry expectations. The R51 is presented as a compact, reliable 9mm with a distinctive look that echoes older designs like the Model 51 and even evokes comparisons to pistols such as the CZ 50 due to its stationary barrel concept.
The video closes by briefly highlighting a separate 9mm pistol, the Zenith Z5P, featured as a giveaway item. The Z5P is shown equipped with a Gemtech suppressor, an SB Tactical brace, and a Vortex Crossfire red dot optic mounted via a claw mount. A Franklin Armory binary trigger is installed, providing three selector positions: safe, semi-automatic, and binary. In semi mode, the trigger fires one round per pull. In binary mode, the firearm discharges once on the pull and once on the release, while still remaining a semi-automatic under U.S. law because each shot corresponds to a separate trigger function. The binary trigger is described as particularly enjoyable for rapid strings and mag dumps and is compared to the feel of controlled double taps. The Z5P has a 1/2x28 threaded barrel for suppressor use and comes with three 30-round magazines. The segment concludes by directing viewers to ClassicFirearms.com for giveaway entry and additional content.
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