Remington RP9 Polymer Striker Fired Pistol & Doublestack Race Guns – SHOT Show 2017.

in Authors, SHOT Show 2017

Updated: January 22, 2017 BY Michael O. Humphries

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Remington RP9 Polymer Striker Fired Pistol & Doublestack Race Guns - SHOT Show 2017.

the new RP9 is a striker-fired, polymer-framed pistol from Remington.

Overview

To be honest, I suspect most people do not think of Remington when it comes to the topic of handguns. Rifles? The Model 700? Of course. Shotguns? How about the Model 870, right? But this is unfair as the company has a long history of producing popular handguns. From the 1858 New Army blackpowder revolver to the .41 rimfire double derringer to the Model 51 in .32 and .380 ACP to the 1911s it produced for the United States government, Remington is a company that knows its way around a handgun. So, with the introduction of the new RP9, the company is both building on tradition as well as blazing a new path.

A polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, the RP9 is clearly inspired by the revolution created by the Glock 17 in the 1980s, that has affected handgun design thereafter in immeasurable ways. It was so influential, you now have a company that is known for working in wood and steel producing a polymer framed pistol. So, how does it stack up?

The pistol has a large 18+1 magazine capacity. Image courtesy of Remington.

Specs

Chambering: 9mm
Barrel: 4.5 inches
OA Length: 91 inches
Weight: 26.4 ounces
Grips: Integral
Sights: Three dot
Action: Striker fired
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 18+1
MSRP: $489

Impression

Although I have not had a chance to shoot the pistol, I did have a chance to handle it at SHOT Show 2017 (see video above). To be honest, it reminded me in some ways of the old HK VP70, with its massive 18+1 capacity and large slide (although the VP70 was admittedly a straight-blowback design while the RP9 is a locking-breech system with a tilting barrel). The pistol has a surprisingly slim grip, but its length is notable (no doubt to house the large magazine). We were told that the pistol will be available in .45 as well in the near future. The striker-fired pistol employs a fully cocked striker actuated by the cycling of the slide, resulting in a single-action trigger pull. There is no manual safety, apart from a paddle safety located on the face of the trigger. We also had an opportunity to take a look at some interesting new double-column 1911 pistols from Remington, so be sure to check that out in the video as well.

The RP9 was on display at the 2017 SHOT Show.

Price & Availability

The pistol is priced at a competitive $489 retail and is available right now on GunsAmerica.com for sale for well below that MSRP. Keep an eye out on our site for a full review in the very near future.