Need help with a Remington Model 51 spoon...

[azasadny]

A few more pics...

[azasadny]

David (Targa911s), what do you think??

[matt711]

How does the trigger feel after all the work has been done? It looked like your hammer and strut were sand blasted but the sear and disconnector were not. The engagement surfaces of the hammer hooks and sear need to be pretty precise. I am wondering if the sand blasting might have changed the surface of the hammer hooks where they are engaged by the sear. I know that this is a GI grade pistol so your probably not looking for a super crisp trigger but there is a safety factor to think about as well. A trigger job may be in order to ensure that your fire control group is working correctly.

[azasadny]

Matt,
You're correct, the gun would definitely benefit from a trigger job, but it works properly and feels pretty good right now. a few of the parts were completely worn out and I replaced the sear and hammer strut and the pins... I need to take it to the range soon. The grey is getting darker (patina?) and it's looking better "in person" than it does in the pictures.

[emcon5]

Hmm, the new R-51 is about teh same size as the S&W M&P SHIELD 9mm, and is $50 cheaper.

Hmm.

[azasadny]

If the new Remington has a similar profile to the original and the grip feels as comfortable in my hand, I'll buy one as soon as they come out, which I believe is in March. This will be my carry gun as my wife wants her Ruger LCP back and my Sig P239 is jut too big and heavy for daily carry.

[azasadny]

It looks like the front and rear sights can be easily drifted off, and I would do that to keep the profile smaller...

[azasadny]

The gun guys must not be on the forum...

[targa911S]

Originally Posted by azasadny

David (Targa911s), what do you think??

I like the old one better. the new ones look like squirt guns. But I'm old school. When we get one in I'll shoot it and see what cooks.

[azasadny]

David,
I like the old one better, too. I'm interested in this one as my carry gun as I don't carry my Model 51. The lower is aluminum, not polymer and the upper is steel, so it should be well balanced. If it feels anything like the Model 51, I'm buying it!!

[aigel]

I'm with Dave. Looks too organic ... see below. I don't carry guns around with me, so I like old school, all steel. I actually think I'd carry that as well, even if I'd carry guns around with me.

[matt711]

I would be curious to hear how the 1911 performs at the range. Mixing and matching fire control parts can be tricky on a 1911. Sounds like you have kept the original hammer but replaced the sear. Should be safe but will likely have a less than desirable trigger pull. A trigger job shouldnt run you more than $100 bucks and since you really are just looking for a GI grade pull it should be half that. I would say do it yourself but you would spend at least $100 buying the required jigs and stones. Since you have several 1911s that may be an option for you. A 1911 with a great trigger is such a joy to shoot.

[azasadny]

Matt,
I'll take the M1911A1 to a real gunsmith as I do not know enough or have enough fine motor skills to modify or fit a trigger properly. Triggers are something that I do not mess with as they require knowledge that I just don't have. Thanks for the good info!!