The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Looks like the R51 is a bust. Can't say this surprises me.

gc70 · February 11, 2014, 11:52 PM

I can overlook the sour grapes in the article because I read gun reviews for facts and try to discern when opinions are derived from facts or preferences.

What I cannot overlook is the presentation of inaccurate information in the size comparison article that accompanied the review. The size comparison said the R51 was "almost exactly the same size" as a "Commander-size" 1911 on the 10th, but that was changed to an "Officer sized" 1911 on the 11th. Neither comparison was correct.

The 1911 used in the comparison was a Bill Wilson Carry Pistol. The "almost exactly the same size" R51 is nearly an inch less in length and over a quarter inch less in height.

February 11, 2014, 11:52 PM	#38
gc70 Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,903	I can overlook the sour grapes in the article because I read gun reviews for facts and try to discern when opinions are derived from facts or preferences. What I cannot overlook is the presentation of inaccurate information in the size comparison article that accompanied the review. The size comparison said the R51 was "almost exactly the same size" as a "Commander-size" 1911 on the 10th, but that was changed to an "Officer sized" 1911 on the 11th. Neither comparison was correct. The 1911 used in the comparison was a Bill Wilson Carry Pistol. The "almost exactly the same size" R51 is nearly an inch less in length and over a quarter inch less in height.