A keen eyed reader spotted the Remington Defense RAHG hadguard in a real life segment of a video promo for the upcoming Medal of Honor:War Fighter game.
Are far as I know, Remington has no plans to make this handguard available to consumers.
The full HoH:Warfighrer promo video is here (the handguard is can be seen at 1:09 and 1:43)…
[ Many thanks to Joseph for the tip. ]
Remington will soon be announcing the Remington 1911 R1 Carry.
This is what we know so far:
No photos yet.
[ Many thanks to Aaron for the tip. ]
Remington and Colt are threatening to relocate their factories if New York and Connecticut pass legislation requiring microstamping on semiautomatic handguns. Fox News reports …
“Mandatory microstamping would have an immediate impact of a loss of 50 jobs,” New York State Sen. James Seward, a Republican whose district includes Ilion, said, adding that Remington employs 1,100 workers in the town. “You’re talking about a company that has options in other states. Why should they be in a state that’s hostile to legal gun manufacturing? There could be serious negative economic impact with the passage of microstamping and other gun-control laws.”
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New York Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, a Democrat and the chief sponsor of the microstamping legislation on semiautomatic pistols that was last considered by the state’s full Senate in 2010, said she believes Remington’s vow is merely a threat.
“Their main product isn’t even semiautomatic guns; the main thrust of what they do are long guns and military contracts,” Schimel told FoxNews.com. “As a former businessman, it would be foolish for them to leave the New York market. They are getting a lot of money from the state.”
Implementation of microstamping technology would cost roughly $12 per gun and would go a long way to helping solve crimes, she said.
A cost of $12 per firearm is not inconsiderable. The other cost will be from decrease demand from consumers. Many consumers worry that brass cartridges with serial numbers will be collected by criminals at gun ranges and left at crime scenes. Any criminal with half a brain will use sandpaper to remove the microstamp from their firearms.
Last year Colt announced plans to open a new facility in Florida and earlier this year Remington announced the purchase of North Carolina based Para USA.
You can read more about microstamping at Joe Huffman’s blog.
[ Many thanks to jdun1911 for emailing me the link. ]
Next year Remington will be introducing the Versa Max Sportsman. The Sportsman will have an MSRP of around $1000, ~25% lower than standard $1,300 Versa Max.
The Sportsman loses some of the premium features of the standard Versa Max. It does not include a grey rubber overmold on the stock, a TriNyte barrel finish or nickel plated internals. Instead of a selection of chokes it will only ship with a modified choke. Instead of Hi-Viz fiber optic sights it ships with a bead sight (front ivory bead and mid steel bead).
The shotgun is priced just low enough to persuade customers to buy the higher priced Versa Max Sportsman instead of the $800 Model 11-87 Sportsman, but lacks enough features that hardcore shotgunners won’t be tempted to go with the cheaper option. Personally, as much as I love the 11-87, I would pay the extra $200 and get the Versa Max Sportsman rather than the Model 11-87 Sportsman.
*[ Many thanks to Aaron for the tip. ]
Three weeks ago we leaked the news that Remington was going to produce a Model 1911 R1 Carry. Remington has just officially announced the new pistol.
From the press release …
Remington is proud to introduce a new version of America’s favorite pistol design, built by America’s most trusted gunmaker – the Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry.
The R1 Carry is a full-size 1911 pistol that is “de-horned,” meaning that any sharp edges have been smoothed, making the pistol easier to carry and holster without the worry of the edges catching or grabbing.
The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry features a de-horned carbon steel slide and forged-steel frame with satin-black oxide finish; beavertail grip safety with 25 LPI checkered memory bump; ambidextrous safety; front strap and mainspring housing checkered at 25 LPI; Novak® Sights with Tritium front sight; and cocobola grip panels. The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry is shipped in a custom carry case with one seven-round and one eight-round magazine and a barrel bushing wrench.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 & 8 round |
| Finish | Satin-black oxide finish |
| Grip | Cocobola Smooth/Checkered |
| Barrel | 5″ 1:16 LH |
| Overall Length | 8.5″ |
| Weight | 38.5 Ounces |
| Sights | Novak Night Sights |
| Other Features | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| MSRP (Price) | Not yet announced. |
| Availability |
The retail price will be $1,299.
Lew Horton Distributing is happy to announce its latest collaboration with Remington Arms, a new Model 870 Tactical shotgun. This newest version of the 870 features a pistol grip fore-end, a Speed Feed IV butt stock and Remington’s Tactical Choke Tube.
Two versions are in stock and available for immediate shipment. Remington #81184 is fitted with a one piece 7 shot magazine tube. Remington #81184A has a traditional 7 shot magazine extension.
Safety Harbor Firearms manufacture the Kompact Entry Gun (KEG) short barrel pistol-gripped shotguns build upon Mossberg 500 and Remington 870 receivers. Their guns are classed as AOW (All Other Weapons) and so do not carry the hefty $200 stamp required to purchase Short Barreled Shotguns in the USA. An AOW stamp is $5.
KEG12 built on Remington 870
Because they are classified as AOW, they can only be built using shotguns that originally had pistol grips. Remington only make 12 gauge shotguns with pistol grips, so if you want a Kompact Entry Gun built on a Remington 870 receiver you can only have it in 12 gauge. Mossberg manufactures .410, 20 and 12 gauge shotguns with pistol grips and so all calibers are available on Mossy receivers.
I asked the company who their primary market is, expecting them to say law enforcement, for breaching purposes, but was told that their biggest market was enthusiastic shooters who want something a little different. The shotgun pictured at the top of this post is a .410 chambered KEG with a 2+1 capacity, which must be a really fun plinker.
Phil White reviewed the Remington R51 a few weeks ago and I don’t want to repeat what he said but I will say it is a slick looking gun. Here are photos I took of it at SHOT Show today, including the Crimson Trace laser grips and the threaded model with a AAC suppressor.
Remington R51 with Crimson Trace Lasergrip.
The R51 pistol’s breech block.
R51 Grip safety
While personally I am not a fan of grip safeties in general, this grip safety is not at all “spongy” and has a satisfying feeling when it clicks into place as you grip it.
Remington R51 (threaded barrel model) with Crimson Trace Lasergrip and AAC Ti-RANT-S 9mm Suppressor
Remington recently sent me a delightful AR15 style rifle to test, called the R15 that I think is quite neat. The R15 comes from the factory with a camouflage color scheme, 22″ barrel (other lengths available), A2 stock, free floated barrel, and a low capacity 5 round magazine. This rifle is truly a hunter’s AR platform; The rifle should be legal in most states due to being featureless (no evil collapsible stock, threaded barrel, etc.) and should also be hunting legal in many states due to the 5 round capacity (many states limit the number of cartridges in your rifle). Of course, when hunting the name of the game is accuracy so I had to put Remington’s gun to the test with their own ammunition:
Since I only had 20 rounds of this, I shot five groups of four shots each at 100 yards.
For this I mounted my trusty ACOG on the R15 and figured I should be able to pull off a respectable group with 4x magnification. I set the rifle on the shooting bench and got to it:
The R15 is really comfortable to shoot. When it comes to shootability, nothing beats the tried and true A2 stock in my opinion. Even with my long arms and lanky frame I found the R15 to be very comfortable to shoot. The hand guard is nice too and provides a large surface on which to grab.
From a bench with the bipod deployed I pulled off consistent and decent groups.
Best:
Worst:
Out of the 5 groups I averaged 1.34″ with the Remington soft pointed ammo. With more magnification I know I could have squeezed more out of her, but I think even with a 4x optic and some off the shelf ammo I did okay. The rifle is incredibly easy to shoot and it just begs to be put to the test with a 10x and some hand loads!
After the accuracy test, I decided to just set up some gongs to see how hot the hand guard got or if accuracy would suffer after the barrel warmed up. For this I used regular FMJ ammo, of which I have plenty:
The Remington R15 effortlessly rang the steel again and again and I had an absolute blast shooting with this gun. I must have shot around 200 rounds in all.
Now I just can’t get my hands on a semi-auto rifle without really trying to see what it can do so I loaded a 30 rounder and did a gratuitous mag dump as fast as I could pull the trigger, and it ran like a Swiss watch:
Nailing my cameraman with brass. Sorry Chris!
This was great fun, and I am sure I could use this at a carbine competition just as well as I could any of my tacticool guns.
Now here is where I need to get on my soapbox for a second. Many may find the camo a little unappealing. In fact both of my friends who saw the rifle at my shop chuckled at me and asked if it came with the soundtrack from Deliverance. However, the R15 in my opinion helps bridge the gap between the older traditionalist crowd and the guys who like modern sporting rifles (like myself). The R15 looks a lot less scary than an M4 type gun, and if would not be out of place on the gun rack at a hunting shop. This rifle may persuade some people who were previously opposed to black guns to get one, and the more people who realize these have the same capabilities as any other firearm in that caliber, the better! Anyways, off my soapbox and on to my bullet points:
The Good:
The Bad:
The Ugly:
So that’s that. All in all the R15 is a nice rifle that I really enjoyed shooting!
Outdoor Wire reported Remington’s response to the GDSI publicity stunt in their newsletter …
Executives with Remington Outdoor Company have described yesterday’s late afternoon announcement of plans by by Global Digital Solutions, Inc (OTC-QB:GDSI) to acquire Remington as “attention seeking in it’s worst form”. Officials at Remington say they will be addressing Global’s PR NewsWire announcement of their planned all-cash acquisition of Remington of nearly $1.1 Billion. The Outdoor Wire Digital Network will have the full story as it develops.
I have worked exclusively in the gun industry since graduating college. I don’t like people messing with the industry I love. I think it is important we document for posterity the Directors and Officers of GDSI, so if anyone Google’s their names, they will find out what they have gotten up to in the firearms industry. The Directors and Officers are …
Richard J. Sullivan - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
David A. Loppert - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
William J. Delgado - Director and Executive Vice President
Arthur F. Noterman - Director
Gary A. Gray – Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Stephanie C. Sullivan - Director. (Daughter, Wife or Relative of Richard J. Sullivan?)
Thanks to ST for the tip.
I heard about the 3gun Remington Versamax last fall from a Remington Rep. It was just a picture in his book of things to come. But I got a chance to see it at SHOT 2014.
Check out a small review and more information here
IHS Jane’s reports that the Philippines Army has purchased 63,000 Remington R4 carbines with $53 million.
The Philippine Army (PA) has confirmed the acquisition of 63,000 Remington Defense R4 5.56 mm carbines in a deal worth PHP2.4 billion (USD53 million).
PA spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Noel Detoyato announced on 18 March 2014 that the R4 carbines – which were procured to replace the army’s ageing M16A1 assault rifles – will be delivered and assigned to its troops in several tranches by the end of the year.
Thanks to Albi for the tip.
Remington is recalling Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with X-Mark Pro (“XMP”) triggers manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. Visit http://xmprecall.remington.com/ to see if you rifle needs to be sent back to Remington.
Remington says that while the trigger design is safe there was a potential excess bonding agent applied during production which could result in an unintentional discharge. This Remington 700 is a very popular line of rifles and the company will have produced a significant number in the eight year period of the recall.
The full press release…
Madison, N.C. – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced a voluntary recall of Model 700™ and Model Seven™ rifles with X-Mark Pro® (“XMP®”) triggers, manufactured from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. Senior Remington engineers determined that some Model 700 and Model Seven rifles with XMP triggers could, under certain circumstances, unintentionally discharge.
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, THESE PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.
Remington’s investigation determined that some XMP triggers might have excess bonding agent used in the assembly process, which could cause an unintentional discharge. Therefore, Remington is recalling ALL affected products to fully inspect and clean the XMP triggers with a specialized process.
Remington has advised customers to immediately cease use of recalled rifles and return them to Remington free of charge. The rifles will be inspected, specialty cleaned, tested, and returned as soon as possible. Do not attempt to diagnose or repair recalled rifles.
Remington established a dedicated website and toll-free hotline to help consumers determine whether their Model 700 or Model Seven rifle(s) are subject to recall:
• Website: http://xmprecall.remington.com
• Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-243-9700 (Prompt #3 then Prompt #1) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
The website and hotline provide guidance on returning recalled rifles free of charge. “Remington takes safety extremely seriously,” said Teddy Novin, Director of Public Affairs and Communications. “While we have the utmost confidence in the design of the XMP trigger, we are undertaking this recall in the interest of customer safety, to remove any potential excess bonding agent applied in the assembly process. We have established significant safety and technical resources to determine which rifles are affected and to minimize any risks. Our goal is to have every recalled firearm inspected, specialty cleaned, tested and returned as soon as possible.”
“We’re putting our customers and their safety first by voluntarily recalling all potentially affected rifles. We also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety,” Novin concluded.
The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety
1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use.
3. Don’t rely on your gun’s safety.
4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
5. Use proper ammunition.
6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.
7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.
9. Don’t alter or modify your gun and have it serviced regularly.
10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.Remington is informing consumers through a broad range of communications channels, including media outreach, targeted advertising and digital media.
Just days after Remington sent out a teaser American Rifleman has published an article about the not-yet-officially-announced rifle. The new mystery rifle from Remington is the Remington 783, a rifle that falls in between the Remington 700 SPS (the cheapest Model 700) and the budget Remington 770.
From the article …
Remington’s newest bolt-action rifle is the Model 783. The “7″ in the model designation comes from the 700 line of rifles, the “8″ is kind of a throwback to the affordable but reliable model 788, which was discontinued 20 years ago, and the “3″ is for the three in 2013. The suggested retail price is $451, but you can expect street prices to be closer to $400.
According to John Fink, senior product manager for rifles with The Freedom Group, the model 783 was designed with accuracy, durability and reliability as key elements. It is intended to fill the gap between the Remington Model 770 and Model 700 SPS, and it is being built in America’s largest rifle manufacturing facility located in Mayfield, Ky.
I have been told that Leupold has already developed rings and bases for the Remington 783 and these will be avalible at the same time as the 783.
Remington announced a new line of hunting ammunition called Hog Hammer. As one might infer from the name, the ammo is designed specifically for hunting wild pigs. The loads use the all copper Barnes TSX bullets. The TSX, or Triple Shock, bullets are designed to penetrate deeply and to expand to twice their size.
Initial offerings will be in .223, .300 BLACKOUT, .30 Rem AR, .30-30, .308, .30-06 and .450 Bushmaster. Prices are not cheap: roughly $1.50 to $2.25 (US) per cartridge.
From Remington:
Remington Proudly Introduces Hog Hammer Ammunition Featuring BarnesTSX® Bullets
Feral hog infestation is a very real and very expensive problem. An estimated six million hogs are roaming the nation, destroying crops and property, as well as endangering livestock and natural environments. Hog hunting is a unique pursuit that requires unique ammunition. Today, Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is proud to announce the Hog Hammer™ line of centerfire ammunition.
New Remington Hog Hammer ammunition is loaded with Barnes Bullets’ tough, all-copper Triple Shock bullet to offer deep penetration, 100% weight retention, and reliable 2X expansion. Outperforming traditional lead-core bullets, the Barnes TSX is the toughest expanding bullet on the market. Combined with four rapidly expanding, razor-sharp cutting petals, Hog Hammer creates deep, wide wound channels through tough hide and bone of the biggest, most aggressive feral hogs. Because so many hogs are hunted at night, Hog Hammer utilizes a flash-suppressed propellant for nighttime or low light hunts. To ensure reliable feeding in today’s popular hog rifles, each round is packed in a nickel-plated case.
Key Features:
Remington announced their 2013 limited edition model 700 to benefit the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). For the past 13 years, Remington has produced a limited run of rifles for the RMEF, with all profits going to benefit the conservation group.
This year’s commemorative rifle is a 700 XCR II chambered in .257 Weatherby. It has a 26″ barrel and Remington’s X-Mark Pro trigger. The X-Mark Pro is user adjustable and set at 3.5 pounds from the factory.
XCR stands for “Xtreme Condition Rifle,” which is exactly what this line of guns is designed for.
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Action |
Bolt |
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BBL Length |
26 inches |
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Overall Length |
46 ½ inches |
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Avg. Weight |
7 5/8 pounds |
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Stock Material |
Synthetic with Hogue overmolded grip panels |
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Stock Finish |
Realtree AP Hardwoods |
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BBL Material |
416 Stainless Steel |
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BBL Finish |
Matte Black – Trinyte |
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MSRP |
$1134.25 |
The .257 Weatherby is a belted magnum cartridge that traces its roots back to the mid-1940′s. It is based on the .375 H&H Magnum case and uses a .25-caliber bullet.
Remington’s latest addition to the VersaMax line is also an entry into the zombie category with the VersaMax Zombie shotguns.
The new shotguns are available in Gargoyle Green and Explosion Pink. Both the green and pink versions use the Reaper Z pattern that has been popular with the zombie gun crowd.
The shotguns have a 22″ vented rib barrel with a fiber optic front sight. The full length magazine with factory extension holds eight rounds.
The stocks on these guns are synthetic and have built-in rubber panels at various points to improve handling. Both guns carry an MSRP of $1599.
An unexpected product announcement from Remington is the Model 700TM Ultimate Muzzleloader. Remington used to make muzzleloaders but abandoned the market a few years ago. They have returned to the market with an innovative new design that incorporates a brand new ignition system called the AMP (Accelerated Muzzleloader Performance).
Remington says….
The Ultimate Muzzleloader sets a new performance threshold with the use of a closed breech system that provides a cleaner and hotter ignition. The AMP (Accelerated Muzzleloader Performance) ignition system uses a uniquely-sized brass case with a Remington 9 ½ large magnum rifle primer that is push fed into the breech plug creating a gas seal in the flash hole of the primer (see cutaway below). The result allows the shooter to load up to 200 grains of powder for increased range, energy, and on-game performance.
Using 200 grains of Triple Seven® Pellets in combination with Barnes’ Spit-Fire T-EZTM 250-grain muzzleloader bullets, the Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader gives the shooter the ability to reach velocities over 2400 fps. With Remington’s patented breech plug technology, shooters can now experience centerfire-like performance and accuracy out of a muzzleloader.
The Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader will be available with either a synthetic Bell and Carlson Medalist M40 stock or a Laminate Stock. Both are have an MSRP of $1295, and both are shipped with a hardcase and 24 Primed Cases and 24 Projectiles.
Three weeks ago we leaked the news that Remington was going to produce a Model 1911 R1 Carry. Remington has just officially announced the new pistol.
From the press release …
Remington is proud to introduce a new version of America’s favorite pistol design, built by America’s most trusted gunmaker – the Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry.
The R1 Carry is a full-size 1911 pistol that is “de-horned,” meaning that any sharp edges have been smoothed, making the pistol easier to carry and holster without the worry of the edges catching or grabbing.
The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry features a de-horned carbon steel slide and forged-steel frame with satin-black oxide finish; beavertail grip safety with 25 LPI checkered memory bump; ambidextrous safety; front strap and mainspring housing checkered at 25 LPI; Novak® Sights with Tritium front sight; and cocobola grip panels. The Remington Model 1911 R1 Carry is shipped in a custom carry case with one seven-round and one eight-round magazine and a barrel bushing wrench.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 & 8 round |
| Finish | Satin-black oxide finish |
| Grip | Cocobola Smooth/Checkered |
| Barrel | 5″ 1:16 LH |
| Overall Length | 8.5″ |
| Weight | 38.5 Ounces |
| Sights | Novak Night Sights |
| Other Features | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| MSRP (Price) | Not yet announced. |
| Availability |
The retail price will be $1,299.
Lew Horton Distributing is happy to announce its latest collaboration with Remington Arms, a new Model 870 Tactical shotgun. This newest version of the 870 features a pistol grip fore-end, a Speed Feed IV butt stock and Remington’s Tactical Choke Tube.
Two versions are in stock and available for immediate shipment. Remington #81184 is fitted with a one piece 7 shot magazine tube. Remington #81184A has a traditional 7 shot magazine extension.
