I managed to get to the gun-store today and pick up my R51. Based on some suggestions here I added a Don Hume Makarov holster (it seems to fit fine). I had also ordered a threaded barrel.

I expect it to be just a couple of days before I have time to get out and shoot.

With my R51 on the way (actually, it is already at the store, I just won't be home, to pick it up, for another week) I have a question.

I have read that one thing that was changed for the second generation was the magazines. Is that true? If so, How do I insure that I am purchasing Gen 2 magazines instead of NOS Gen 1 magazines?

Hello, I live in Utah, however, I spend a good bit of my time working out of state. Frankly, I don't have an R51 yet; however it is on the shortlist and I expect to have one soon. 

I like that it is different from most of the Browning inspired guns. I also just like the art-deco styling.

Other than that, I reload and I am an amature radio opperator.

I can't think of mush else to add at the moment. So, Hello all!