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Title: R9 family photos
Post by: hdfb910 on July 15, 2010, 11:34:08 PM
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/Family%20photos/IMG_6329.jpg)


Pre Series 70 Colt done for me by Larry Vickers
Chromed and checkered R9
Robar R9

(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/Family%20photos/IMG_6327.jpg)

First attempt posting photos
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: yankee2500 on July 15, 2010, 11:37:35 PM
Very nice indeed.

John
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 15, 2010, 11:41:59 PM
I like um!  How are you liking the looks of that chrome one?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 15, 2010, 11:42:56 PM
1911s and R9s just seem to go together.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: hdfb910 on July 15, 2010, 11:44:19 PM
I like it but honestly I prefer the Robar.  My wife says leave it chrome for something different.  Now I have one for each front pocket.  Now I have my back pockets to fill.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 06:08:22 AM
Now those are excellent hdfb.  I like 'em too!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Brenden on July 16, 2010, 06:55:56 AM
Beautiful-thanks for the pics!!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 16, 2010, 02:28:49 PM

Not too many people have a 70 Series Colt done by Larry Vickers and what appears to be Ivory grips.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 02:42:32 PM
I agree and I'll bet there's not many folks have a chromed and checkered R9 and a Robar R9.    ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 16, 2010, 03:17:18 PM

No, but those are easier to obtain. I would pine for the 1911 because the R9s are available.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 03:28:28 PM
Well, OK.    ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 04:29:19 PM
Nice looking family.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 04:31:18 PM
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No, but those are easier to obtain. I would pine for the 1911 because the R9s are available.


I agree with Tracker on this one.  The first thing I thought when I saw that family photo was " a VICKERS! OMG!".
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 05:37:49 PM
I like all three, myself!    ;D
Title: ORe: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 05:49:40 PM
Okay, Okay, when I saw all three - Schwing! ;D

Admit it guys, I wasn't alone here. :o
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 16, 2010, 05:53:58 PM

Correcting self; a pre-70 Series Colt, not Series 70.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 05:55:04 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 16, 2010, 05:55:10 PM
Honestly I did not even look at the 1911 untill I read what you guys wrote today.  I looked at the R9s though.  ;D

Guess I got it bad.....
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 05:56:40 PM
I did that too.  The 1911 didn't shine.    ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 06:05:18 PM
The grips are the "Shine", sort of.  The real shine is - Vickers, and the Pre 70 Colt is icing on the cake!

Like Richard said -  "1911s and R9s just seem to go together".
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 06:13:54 PM
Preference, preference, preference!  Whatever floats your boat!    ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 06:21:04 PM
Zactly!

Unless you're an Addict!

Then it ALL floats your boat! :D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 06:24:30 PM
Now I do have to agree with that.  There's just ones I lked better!    ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 06:31:52 PM
Yup, I'm a sugar addict too, but reeeaalllyy a hard core CHOCOHOLIC. ::)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 06:37:02 PM
Hope you're not a diabetic!  
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 06:44:20 PM
It's amazing that I haven't developed tyoe 11 diabetes.

I have toned down quite a bit.  About 10 years ago when I traveled and had an expense account; I would workout 3 hours a day with 40 minutes of that cardio, just to support my sugar intake.  I would have rich deserts after each meal  and drink Choclalte malts for snacks, pies, cakes for snacks.
I would wake up in the middle of the night in a hotel, get dressed drive somewhere to get a chocolat fix.

Man it was bad.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 06:49:25 PM
WOW!  You are lucky.  Hope you're getting your physicals regularly.  Type II can set in before you know it.  
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 07:05:54 PM
Yeah, I see my internist 3-4x yr get labs each time, even have him do a lead sceen 1-2x yr for  lead levels since I handle so much lead with casting and reloading as well as shooting every weekend.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 07:07:11 PM
Keep it up.  Sounds like you have it covered.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 16, 2010, 07:08:39 PM

How did you suppress the sugar/chocolate desire?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 07:17:18 PM
Not that I'm answering for Reinz, however, he says he has it toned down.  You can do that and pretty much curb the desire, so you don't want the sugar all the time; in moderation.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 07:25:08 PM
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How did you suppress the sugar/chocolate desire?


I "have to" have something sweet after a meal.  I just try to keep to a one or two pieces of fudge, or cookies or rice krispie treat.

As far as Chocolate- that's a tough one.  



I have to stay away from it totally.  And I can do it for monts at a time.

 Once I succomb to pure chocolate, I'm done. I eat all that is in sight.  And I will be on a binge for weeks or months
It's like I can't go a day without 7-8 chunks of pure.

Sounds crazy, like a crackhead, but true.


(by the way the fudge is peanut butter)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 07:26:20 PM
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Not that I'm answering for Reinz, however, he says he has it toned down.  You can do that and pretty much curb the desire, so you don't want the sugar all the time; in moderation.

Very true
Title: circulation
Post by: tracker on July 16, 2010, 07:30:51 PM

We all have something. At least dark chocolate is an anti-carcinogen and helps circulation.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 07:31:19 PM
It does work!
Title: Re: circulation
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 07:37:16 PM
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We all have something. At least dark chocolate is an anti-carcinogen and helps circulation.

That's a bonus ;D

but, they don't know the dose. :o
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 07:42:32 PM
I do it in moderation, so seems to be working.  Sugar numbers are good without meds.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 16, 2010, 10:03:42 PM
I guess just like everything else in life, moderation is the key.

So, would that be four R9s since we have four pockets in most pants? ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 16, 2010, 10:07:21 PM
I think we have to exempt the R9's, and hey, any guns; moderation doesn't work where they're concerned; but you know that!    ;D

Did you forget?  Corey has some pants with 12 pockets!    :D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 16, 2010, 10:25:12 PM

Nothing improves behavior like age if you live long enough to realize it.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 17, 2010, 03:53:00 PM
If I've found one problem with growing old it would be that I increasingly learn to realize my limitations. That may be a good thing, but it can be frustrating.   :-/
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 17, 2010, 04:13:16 PM
That's a part of life; and agree it is frustrating.  Have to look for the bright side; sometimes that's hard to do.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 17, 2010, 05:52:47 PM
It does beat the alternative, and as I think Tracker once noted, "The older I get, the better I used to be."  ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 17, 2010, 06:30:27 PM
It sure would be nice if we could turn that around; the better I get, the older I used to be; or would it. :    :-/
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 17, 2010, 08:33:54 PM

I would get better if I could used to be older.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 17, 2010, 08:36:06 PM
I know!    ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 18, 2010, 12:35:29 PM
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I would get better if I could used to be older.

....and fatter, and balder! ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 18, 2010, 12:42:52 PM
Everybody had their own additions and deletes!    ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 18, 2010, 05:28:12 PM
Just came across this string and thought I would interject a fat-free response. Vickers is nice. Worst decision ever made by US military was swapping .45ACP 1911 for that beretta junk.

My carry gun is a Robar R9 and I have to admit that the G-10 grips, with checkering, look good in the photograph. I have been very critical of the factory for switching carbon fiber for G10 but they look nice.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 18, 2010, 05:36:31 PM
Ahh, Beretta.  Been looking at a Beretta 21 Bobcat, .22 in stainless, yet unpurchased.  Sounds like you don't like the Beretta brand.  Looking for reasons for or against.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 18, 2010, 07:51:47 PM
I don't like berettas on two (2) counts. First, because the model 92 replaced the 1911 .45ACP. Second, I hate open slides.

The first thing that caught my eye when I first saw a photograph of the R9 was the conventional dedicated slide; unlike the NAA Guardian and the other .32. I can't remember the name of the older .32 but they were expensive and difficult to acquire.

That is my position and it is a matter of personal taste. However, I don't see you with a .22. I think of you as a "power guy". Big bore revolvers, .357 Sig, etc. You already have the R9 which is a mouse gun with a potent cartridge. What do you need the .22 beretta for?

I saved you money months ago when you wanted a 10mm Glock. I'm here to help.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 18, 2010, 08:03:13 PM

Other than aesthetics what is it about the open slide design that you dislike? It is partially responsible for the Beretta being one of the most reliable hand guns made.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 18, 2010, 08:30:57 PM
Aesthetics are a big factor in my dislike of the beretta and any other gun with an open slide. However, I burnt myself badly when I gripped the barrel of an open slide gun many years ago. That was when I was a puppy/novice shooter and the memory stuck.

Beretta legacy is conspicuous. They have been around a long time. Still don't like their replacement of the .45 1911 but no argument as to their being well made.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 18, 2010, 08:44:53 PM
You are right about the "power guy" part.  Love anything that has lots of power; that being said, just like a .22.  I have several revolvers in the .22 and a small automatic.  Saw the Beretta and started asking questions.

Yep!  Talked me right out of that 10mm.    
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 18, 2010, 09:09:43 PM

Burned fingers will do it every time. Now, I understand.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 18, 2010, 09:50:47 PM
Glad to be of help, kjtrains.

Tracker: I was young and foolish and I was shooting at an old dilapidated indoor gun range where I grew up in NJ. The gun was a Beretta .380 and I did not understand that the gun, which had many rounds fired through it was very hot.

It was before I even owned a gun and an older guy let me fire his Beretta. When he handed the gun to me I held the gun downrange and kept my finger off the trigger. However, with my left hand I placed my  hand on the exposed barrel as it was handed to me that was when I got the burn.

I was young and ignorant that a gun that has a lot of rounds through it is very hot. The burn hurt like heck and ultimately was treated for 2nd degree burns on the web of my left hand.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 18, 2010, 10:12:12 PM

Thanks for sharing that painful, unforgettable experience. Regarding the selection of the Beretta as the service weapon, there is no doubt that magazine capacity, among other things, was an important factor in the decision. Perhaps, some of our esteemed Army and Marine veterans could add a lot more to this discussion.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 19, 2010, 09:58:31 AM
I am a US Army Veteran, pre-1985, when the 1911 was standard issue. I was Department of the Army with an MP affiliation.

However, it was not until years after I served that I came to love the 1911. Military issue 1911s were "flimsy" and not that accurate. However, when the 1911 platform craze caught on and highly accurate (and expensive) models became available, I became a true believer.

As to "hi-cap" guns, that sometimes disserves the shooter. Witness the infamous shooting in New York City (41 shots) at an unarmed man who did not heed the cops warnings.

In a perfect world, hi-cap guns are good because you have more rounds, even though it takes 2 or 3 9mm shots to one .45 with good shot placement. However, in practice, hi-cap guns often lead to many more rounds shot than necessary.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 19, 2010, 11:01:09 AM

Whatever the case, the decision to change to the Beretta is now ancient history and it probably wouldn't serve any practical purpose to resurrect the debate.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 19, 2010, 01:15:37 PM
What's wrong with being impractical? I was just coming around to the fact that the R45 might become real.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 19, 2010, 01:21:08 PM

Not a thing and I am on your side of the 1911/.45 preference.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 19, 2010, 01:46:50 PM
Having been in service during the transitional phase from 1911 to Beretta I can attest that I do not like any 9mm for "fighting work" whether mil or LEO related. I am sure you have all heard this before but 9mm sent to either an adrenaline pumped adversary or a drug crazed suspect, is not as effective as a 230 grain sledgehammer. Then there is the "clothing / gear" penetration issues...I would rather have a 45 anyday of the week and twice on sunday. However, the 9 was generated by a NATO compliance more than anything coupled with the fact that those old 45s in service needed replacing in a bad way.

And ACP: totally with you on your remarks, some of those old Remington Rands and the like, I was suprised the slide didn't fly off when fired. In addition, the comment about shot placement seems to be "lacking" in the warrior and training mindsets. A 9mm to the head may be just as effective as 45 to the torso but easier to hit! More rounds in hicap is a false sense of security in my book.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 19, 2010, 06:38:37 PM
P7,
Thank you for your comments. tracker's defense of the beretta is a reasonable one, however. The point you make as to NATO influence, culminating in the M9, is correct.

I don't buy gun magazines anymore; I find better information on this forum and others. However, there always seems to be magazine articles such as "A .32 is Enough!", or, "The .380 is a Shooter's Friend", or, "The 9mm is Not Enough". (I read them for free when I go to the Wal-Mart).

Any gun, even (gulp) a .25ACP, is better than no gun. I respect the fact that you are a professional and were I one, I would want to carry a .45. As a legal CCW citizen, I am content to carry my Robar R9 until the mythical R45 appears.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 19, 2010, 06:48:29 PM
Phil.  At least you're now having a semi-positive attitude toward the R45; as I've said before, time flies.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 19, 2010, 07:04:23 PM

ACP,
For the record, my inventory is definitely biased in favor of the 1911 in several versions.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 19, 2010, 09:34:38 PM
Thank you kjtrains. Negativity is its own reward. However, I am human and I want what I want when I want it. Please tell me I am not the only gun guy who has felt this way.

tracker: I have high respect for your postings, (not to mention your military service) and we should move on. Your defense of the Beretta was not meant as disrespect for the 1911, as I understand it.

We are on the same side.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: hdfb910 on July 19, 2010, 09:36:25 PM
Little something in here for everyone


(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/Family%20photos/IMG_6342.jpg)


(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/Family%20photos/IMG_6343.jpg)



(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/Family%20photos/IMG_6339.jpg)



(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/Family%20photos/IMG_6346.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 19, 2010, 09:45:05 PM
They keep multiplying!  Nice group ya got their!

I like the Rohrbaugh's then the candy.   ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 19, 2010, 09:55:25 PM
WOW!  One great collection.  I like 'em all and the candy, a taste of it's own.    :)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Hayabusa on July 19, 2010, 10:39:06 PM
Wow, great collection there hdfb910!   Beyond our family tie now that we have twin Robar's I see other family resemblance in your pics.  I'll post some pics later this week and you'll see what I mean.

The chrome gun looks cool in the pics.  I'm already itching for another pup.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 19, 2010, 11:28:47 PM
Becareful with that itching.  If you scratch it spreads fast...

(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x275/ccaallaahhaann/Farmingdales/play-1.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 19, 2010, 11:30:41 PM
What...! No Hi-powers?...hehe
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 19, 2010, 11:51:39 PM

Nothing wrong with Hi-Powers.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 20, 2010, 06:47:10 AM
I was not part of the "chocolate dialog" but a great collection of guns!

tracker; nothing wrong with the Hi-Power; the second gun I ever owned. However, the Hi-Power was ahead of its time with the dual stack and I could not shoot well with it; another reason I don't like the Beretta or any other dual stack gun. (Hadn't thought of this in previous exchange).

I am a thin guy and don't have the "beefy" hands to get around a dual stack gun. Which is why, for example, I ditched the Glock model 30 and stick with the Model 36.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 11:13:01 AM
My "step-pup" went back to his daddy but here are some "others"....this is the HK side of the family 8)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/007ENIGMA/IMG_0911.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 12:10:03 PM
And being I've dug all this stuff out looking for something else I haven't found yet...

Something else you don't see very often:

From .22 thru 40 S&W all in the suite of P7: (M10 in 40, Jubilee in 9mm, K3 in 380, K3 in 32, K3 in 22)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/007ENIGMA/CALIBERREADY.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 20, 2010, 12:43:54 PM
Let me get this straight. You like the H&K P7, is that it?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 01:33:44 PM
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Let me get this straight. You like the H&K P7, is that it?


Naaah...helps hold the safe down in case of a hurricane...

There is a dude in the midwest who has over 200 of them probably...now he likes P7s ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 20, 2010, 02:28:59 PM

That is quite unusual to have all five calibers in probably the best semi-auto made. I just wish I liked the looks better but I love the two I own.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 20, 2010, 02:49:42 PM
Enigma:

I am in awe! That's what I call a "royal flush."   :o
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 02:52:49 PM
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Enigma:

I am in awe! That's what I call a "royal flush."   :o

and the discard pile pic is on the previous page... ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 20, 2010, 03:01:24 PM
Why do I suddenly look at my chromed Lower Saxony "heeler" and feel like Custer must have felt at Little Bighorn?  :-/
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 03:23:11 PM
aaahh...finaly got you to say "heeler" on your own... ;D

"Newbie" would be proud...
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 20, 2010, 03:31:44 PM
Tom those are COOL but I do have a question for ya. Why in the world did you sell 143 since you had all those you could have sold.  Sure you would have had to sell 4 or 5 to get an equal amount but man.......  :)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 20, 2010, 03:34:31 PM

Those 5 Hks are worth a lot more than an R9.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 03:37:54 PM
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Tom those are COOL but I do have a question for ya. Why in the world did you sell 143 since you had all those you could have sold.  Sure you would have had to sell 4 or 5 to get an equal amount but man.......  :)

What Tracker said....

That one pic contains some real rare birds...and there is probably close to 15K in there in only 5 P7s
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 20, 2010, 03:43:20 PM
Tom, great looking P7s always wanted one but the right one just never came around when I was looking.  One day....
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 20, 2010, 03:50:29 PM
Saxony "heeler"(?)

I'll bite: What does this mean?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 04:03:03 PM
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Saxony "heeler"(?)

I'll bite: What does this mean?

Hehehe....

A magazine release at the "Heel of the gun". Its a long standing joke that perps who have "heel release" magazine catches such as those on the HK PSP type P7s were called due to a large influx of imported polizei surplus PSPs from Lower Saxony, Germany. They were gobbled up in mass at very reasonable prices which generates the term "Heelers". This influx took place in the '05 thru '08 time frame and are still available through such sources as CDN and the like. All other P7 varieties are "ambi-thumb" type releases near the trigger guard. There were PSPs that predate the "influx" back in the early 80's and the first P7s were heelers as well before the P7M8 was released.

The "heelers" claim thay are the original P7 design in thier defense however! ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 20, 2010, 04:21:48 PM
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What Tracker said....

That one pic contains some real rare birds...and there is probably close to 15K in there in only 5 P7s

I was just picking on you.  I knew there was some big money sitting there.  Nice collection indeed.  Which are the rareist?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 04:41:53 PM
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I was just picking on you.  I knew there was some big money sitting there.  Nice collection indeed.  Which are the rareist?


The ABSOLUTE rarest and holy grail of P7s is if one could get their paws on a P7M7 45 ACP (like getting an R9 in 45..hehe) No, don't own one. Would probably fetch 100K to the right collector. From what I understand, there are only 7. I know of only one that is owned by an individual that I know personally.

In reality though, it goes sort of in this order not counting "one offs" or R&D types.

A P7K3 in 22 cal where the serial on the frame matches the slide (they claim there is only 10. I have one of them) I know of another who has I think 6 of them.

One of the original "Model PSP"s, I think there are 230 or so of those.

Factory Nickel types in this order with quanities produced):

M8 (200) then M13 (1200 maybe?) then M10 (1000 to 1500). All are Sterling imports. Having all three is considerd a "Nickel HK hat trick"

"Jubilee M8s", only 500 made and came with presentation box and Nill grips.

Then the remaining K3 variants (I think there is 3000 or so total) More valuable if has caliber conversion kits with them.

Rare "E" versions of the PSP (one year only, maybe 200, not sure on the count of those)

M10s in general are next with a total of about 3000 made split between nickel and blued (see "Factory Nickel")

M13 variety in order of desirability = Chantilly, Sterling then Trussville imports

M8 Same as M13s above

PSP models that are not "surplus" such as ealy 80s types"

LASTLY...THEN ALL THE HEELERS! ;D



Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 20, 2010, 04:58:54 PM
100k, wow!  Thats some serious change.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 20, 2010, 05:38:35 PM
Thank you for the "heeler" explanation. Interesting story.

The guns I dream about are rated Too Rare to Price in the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. I particularly am interested in any .45ACP that was used in the 1910 test that culminated in the Colt 1911 selection as US military sidearm.

Many know about the rarity of the .45 Luger, (last sold at over $875,000), but there were a handful of others not selected.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 20, 2010, 06:12:37 PM
P7.  That is one excellent bunch of 5, P7's.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 20, 2010, 06:16:39 PM
ACP:

Sorry I didn't notice your question until now, but Enigma has explained it perfectly.

Over on the "Cult of the P7" forum, we "heelers" used to take a lot of grief from the M8 types -- but we usually just retorted with some disparaging remarks about the plastic heat shields which M8s have mounted above their trigger guards -- "Heelers" don' need no stinkin' heat shields! . . . and such as that . . . .  ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 06:38:00 PM
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ACP:

Sorry I didn't notice your question until now, but Enigma has explained it perfectly.

Over on the "Cult of the P7" forum, we "heelers" used to take a lot of grief from the M8 types -- but we usually just retorted with some disparaging remarks about the plastic heat shields which M8s have mounted above their trigger guards -- "Heelers" don' need no stinkin' heat shields! . . . and such as that . . . .  ;D

Its because they cool down between reloads trying to find the mag release....
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 20, 2010, 06:43:04 PM


Heel people-----almost sounds like boat people.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 20, 2010, 06:44:27 PM
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Its because they cool down between reloads trying to find the mag release....

 
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

See what I mean?  We're the Rodney Daingerfields of the HK world -- we "get no respect at all."  ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 06:52:34 PM
Feel the love eh...Rich...? 8)

Oh...and guess what...the grips might be "inside your box" as a shipping media... ;D

Pending a few odds and ends...its gotta be perfect ya know or I'm not sending it.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 20, 2010, 08:01:47 PM
Enigma:

My blood pressure just spiked!  :o

And ACP:

On that other subject, this is a "heeler.  "Ain't she a purty thang?"   ;)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/P7BackStrap.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 20, 2010, 08:02:03 PM
P7s used to be the issue gun, in NJ, for State Troopers. They have been replaced by Sigs.

The one time I got to fire a P7 was when a trooper, in plain cloths, let me shoot his at an indoor range. This hardly makes me an expert but I remember being confused by the forward grip safety but very impressed when I fired the magazine allotted me. I could not believe that I got such accuracy from a gun so small that I had never shot before.

My understanding of the P7 is that it was expensive to produce and purchase. If correct, that lead H&K to migrate toward their present line of plastic frame guns.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 20, 2010, 08:03:11 PM
Richard,

I was busy typing when you posted your "pretty thing". Yes, absolutely.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 20, 2010, 08:21:44 PM
I'm getting an education here on the P7's; sounds good.  Thanks!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 20, 2010, 08:31:04 PM

P7 knows his P7s.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: birdman on July 20, 2010, 08:43:02 PM
    I lock my Rohrbaugh guns in the safe before I look at the "other guns" section or posts about other guns. I  don't want them to get jealous.   ;) seriously, there some great pictures, great guns and great posts about the P7s, both educational AND entertaining. Thank you, one and all.    Gene
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 20, 2010, 11:45:22 PM
P7 - Love those pics!

and thanks for the info, I love HKs an P7s as well.

Always wanted a 45 PSP, but not willing to pay the asking price.

Have a 9 though, that will have to do.


I assume one of those PSPs is a 45?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 20, 2010, 11:48:47 PM
No P7s of any model were chambered for 45 except the 7 original prototypes that never made production. (P7M7)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 21, 2010, 04:13:39 PM
P7 - I wasn't referring to P7s, but to PSPs - the non - squeeze cockers with the funny hook on the trigger guard.

I thought those were PSP's.
Maybe I had the wrong terminology.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 21, 2010, 05:03:07 PM
Now that could be!    ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 21, 2010, 05:12:18 PM
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P7 - I wasn't referring to P7s, but to PSPs - the non - squeeze cockers with the funny hook on the trigger guard.

I thought those were PSP's.
Maybe I had the wrong terminology.

REINZ:

PSPs are "squeezers" as well and none are in 45 (as fas I know!..)

Maybe your thinking of the P9s maybe which have a goofy looking trigger guard. They were chambered in 45 and are quite rare and old as well. There are two of those in the first pic I posted in the upper left of the photo. One has the "can" on it.

The only other thing I can think of you might be thinking of could be the "USPs" which are "currnet production" and come in 45 cal.

Hope that helps...
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 21, 2010, 05:28:15 PM
Oh...and to all you other fine perps...thanks for your comments.

I have been "into" these things since thier commercial release back in the early 80s. First one I fondled, carressed, drooled on etc was at a gunshop just outside Bragg and the pricetag was killing me (Army pays so well ya know). So I thru the thing on layaway and picked it up when I retired... ;D

For such a narrow "line" of a pistol type....there is so much diversity in thier collectivity. Accuracy however is unparalled IMHO and you can't deny they are fast to the "tap".

(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink004.gif)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Hayabusa on July 21, 2010, 10:40:51 PM
I'm also quite fond of the P7 although I don't own one.  Have fired one, many years ago, that belonged to a friend who was a NJ State Trooper.

What would a new in the box, all papers and accessories, final run (one of 500) be valued at?  Have to get more education on the variations of this gun prior to purchasing one.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 22, 2010, 10:31:19 AM
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* * *
What would a new in the box, all papers and accessories, final run (one of 500) be valued at?  Have to get more education on the variations of this gun prior to purchasing one.

One that appeared to have seen some use sold a couple of weeks ago on Gunbroker for $1995:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=176862312

Another one, appearing NIB, was offered with a BIN price of $3,000 last April but did not sell:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=166336218#PIC
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 22, 2010, 10:39:42 AM
They're both good looking P7's and that last one is outstanding.  
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 12:11:57 PM
Just my humble opinion obviously, but those "last 500" are highly over rated. I definitely would not spend over 1500 clams for one of those.

To me, the best "starter" P7 is a Chantilly import M8 for a good investment as well as a reliable carry piece. You can just about bank on getting your investment back if upgrading or need to sell it. If one is patient, they can be had for as little as 1K for a good "shooter" grade. Best of the P7 series as far as fit, finish and steel used in them.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 22, 2010, 01:16:20 PM
Strongly agree with P7Enigma regarding price point on "1 of 500" Is it a pretty gun, with those wood grips? Of course, but price performance, over time, on commemorative guns are awful.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 22, 2010, 01:33:01 PM
Tom,

I would love to have a Chantilly M8 for all the reason's you stated but how about a PSP German Police trade for $300 less?  Is it a good deal?

Should I, or should I wait?

http://www.topgunsupply.com/h-k-p7-psp-9mm-fixed-sights-german-police-trade-in-grade-a.html .
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 01:42:54 PM
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Tom,

I would love to have a Chantilly M8 for all the reason's you stated but how about a PSP German Police trade for $300 less?  Is it a good deal?

Should I, or should I wait?

http://www.topgunsupply.com/h-k-p7-psp-9mm-fixed-sights-german-police-trade-in-grade-a.html .

300 bucks!...buy 10 of them!

They are usually 6 to 8 hundred range.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 22, 2010, 01:47:05 PM
Sorry Tom $300 less than $1,000.  $699.95.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 02:53:52 PM
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Sorry Tom $300 less than $1,000.  $699.95.

My apologies my bad...read your post wrong....

ACP: Just in case you were not aware, "the last" 500 run from HK in the last few years do not have the wood grips. Only the Jubilee came with factory installed Nill grips. 8)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 22, 2010, 03:12:19 PM
Understand, I would hope my new found buddy would be able to make me a pair one day?

I would not mind finding a "dimond in the rough" as I would love to do finish, sights and grips to my taste.   If you come buy one let me know please.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 22, 2010, 03:15:34 PM
Dino:

Enigma knows more about the P7 line than I shall ever hope to do, but that one in your link appears to be good value for the money. It should also provide a suitable platform for the wizards at Robar, Fords, or APW to work some of their magic if you were so inclined.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 03:33:45 PM
No problem Dino... ;D

and Mr. S, when you decide to "upgrade" from heeler mode, I will teach you all things P7 there "grasshopper".. 8)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 22, 2010, 04:04:43 PM
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No problem Dino... ;D

and Mr. S, when you decide to "upgrade" from heeler mode, I will teach you all things P7 there "grasshopper".. 8)

But, Master, I must first seek truly and fully to understand the mysteries of the lowly "heeler" before I can even hope to learn the secrets of the shielded M8, much less those of the rare but mighty "brick."    ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 04:09:57 PM
Don't worry about the "brick" my padawan learner...those are from the "dark side"
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 22, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
Thanks men, I might have just found my dimond in the rough, check our this link, $499 for a grad B.


http://www.topgunsupply.com/hk-p7-handguns/
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 04:16:48 PM
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Thanks men, I might have just found my dimond in the rough, check our this link, $499 for a grad B.


http://www.topgunsupply.com/hk-p7-handguns/

Snag it...as you can see from Rich's photos they can be turned into works of "functional art"....

and you will become a whitebelt on the evolutionary chain of P7 enlightenment....or better known as a...A HEELER !  ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 22, 2010, 04:23:08 PM
Dino.  Looks like that is an opportunity.  Grab it quick!    :)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 22, 2010, 04:29:59 PM
I hear you, P7, on the limited quantity wood grips for the "1 of 500" I commented on above. However, I stand by what I said as to commemoratives and think the better point you make is to get a decent gun and send it to charm school as Richard did.

Meanwhile, all that back and forth stuff between P7 and Richard? Don't understand it but it's fun to read.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 22, 2010, 04:30:56 PM
Just got off the phone with a wonderful rep who said they had a lot in stock with more comming.  Going to get my credit card after I call my FFL to make sure he will accept it.

What a great day!  ;D

I have to buy something for my wife on the way home.

Guys, check out the P7 holsters on the same site.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 22, 2010, 04:35:40 PM
Great job, Dino.  Now which charm school does the P7 go to?    ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 22, 2010, 04:42:49 PM
Anywhere but Harvard. That's the place where they take your gun and give it to the criminals.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 22, 2010, 04:47:51 PM
Ok guys I need advice in reguards to Charm school?

Help, what to do and where, sights are a must as is a new finish.  
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 05:53:20 PM
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Ok guys I need advice in reguards to Charm school?

Help, what to do and where, sights are a must as is a new finish.  

Sccchwwweeet...good deal Dean!

I have personally seen work from Cogan, Mashovsky, Fords and the now defunct Tripps (not really defunct, just not doing plating anymore) They were all fantastic.

Fords is only an hour from me.

The next thing you have to ask yourself is:

Do I want the mill marks removed?

Do I want brushed flats or not?

Remove any import marks or warnings?

All things to consider....

If you are going to hump this thing in CC, get your self some tritium sites for it.

Once you have all this done, give me a call and we will talk about your grips ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Brenden on July 22, 2010, 05:55:55 PM
Just a FYI,Top Gun Supply is an outstanding place to buy from!!

I saw those "B" Heelers go up for sale for 500,and tempting me to buy another(have only 2)!!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 22, 2010, 06:05:47 PM
P7 - sorry about the Blonde moment back there.

I meant, P9s, is what I have as well a P7s and it is a 9mm. Haven't even seen the ol gal in quite a few years now.

I have always wanted a 45, but not been willing to part with that much cash.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 07:01:02 PM
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P7 - sorry about the Blonde moment back there.

I meant, P9s, is what I have as well a P7s and it is a 9mm. Haven't even seen the ol gal in quite a few years now.

I have always wanted a 45, but not been willing to part with that much cash.

Hey, it happens..I'm surprised I'm not a natural blonde. :o

A P9s in 45 in near mint can be pricey. I paid 1400 for the last one I found locally from its original owner and had never been fired and came with pristine box and whatnot.

IF...you do either decide to shoot your P9s in 9mm or buy a 45 one...check the BUFFER before firing it! You can break the frame if not careful (More prone on the 45 however)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Reinz on July 22, 2010, 07:10:03 PM
Thanks for that tip!

I did shoot it a few years back, what a sweetheart - but what would you expect from an HK?  sans VP70Z :P
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 22, 2010, 07:24:36 PM
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Thanks for that tip!

I did shoot it a few years back, what a sweetheart - but what would you expect from an HK?  sans VP70Z :P

No problema...

and yes, that VP70 is one for the "books" and thank god it was a "history book"..!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Hayabusa on July 23, 2010, 08:46:31 AM
Thanks all for the answers to my question on the last 500.  

The posts about P7s have been really educational for a first time buyer and I was a bit surprised when I came back to this thread and saw the volume and quality of 411.

Another couple of questions for those who have experience with German police refurbs. The A and B grade descriptions review finish pretty well.  As I would Robar, regrip, and add fresh nightsights would an "A" have an upside to a "B" grade?

Can I assume the bore and internals/working parts of the two grades are about the same?  I'd pay the $200 to get an A grade if the rating meant better condition beyond finish.  Seems odd that HK would focus so much on finish.

Thanks in advance for any insights!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 23, 2010, 10:35:12 AM
Thanks Tom, Will start my wish list soon.  

I was going to send off my Gold Cup for some custom work but I am going to move this ahead of it.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 23, 2010, 10:49:45 AM
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Thanks all for the answers to my question on the last 500.  

The posts about P7s have been really educational for a first time buyer and I was a bit surprised when I came back to this thread and saw the volume and quality of 411.

Another couple of questions for those who have experience with German police refurbs. The A and B grade descriptions review finish pretty well.  As I would Robar, regrip, and add fresh nightsights would an "A" have an upside to a "B" grade?

Can I assume the bore and internals/working parts of the two grades are about the same?  I'd pay the $200 to get an A grade if the rating meant better condition beyond finish.  Seems odd that HK would focus so much on finish.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

My understanding is that HK did the grading for the retired German P7s using the following standards: Grade A indicating a pistol with little wear of external finish or internal parts; Grade B indicating a pistol with some wear of external finish  but no significant internal wear (i.e., carried much but shot little); and Grade C indicating a pistol with evidence of significant use but nonetheless still entirely functional.

And toward the middle and bottom of page 1 at this link are before and after photograqphs of a Lower Saxony (Nds) P7 refinished by Robar, including one photo of the refinished pistol disassembled:

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=131096&page=1



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Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Brenden on July 23, 2010, 10:57:32 AM
IMO,a B grade is the one to buy for a refinish..

I have had in my hands both grades,and the only difference that I can see is a slight difference in appearance,the internals not so much!!

I have been wanting to send one of mine in for a "spruce up"but have not been able to figure out where to send it since Tripps stopped doing them..

The main thing is getting one to start out with!And the "Bs" for 500 are the best price I have seen in long time!!

Just my .02 cents..
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Hayabusa on July 23, 2010, 08:37:45 PM
Thanks Richard and Brendan.  Just the info I was looking for.  The link to Park Cities Tactical was great.  Lots of info!

Dino, did you order yours?  If I go Top Gun Supply want to know that you got what you wanted from them.  You were there first.  Sounds like we might be traveling a similar P7 path soon.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 26, 2010, 02:27:42 PM
Hayaabusa, thanks for the consideration, yes mine is on the way and a very nice lady at Top Gun said they had, "many and more on the way", so go for it.

Thanks Tom, Brenden, Richard and eveyone else who help me with some great info!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 26, 2010, 02:33:37 PM
Congrats, Dino, on the P7.  Will it go to Charm School?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 26, 2010, 02:44:55 PM
Sure it will go to Charm school, as I think only a P7's Mom thinks it is good looking.  ;)

Not right away however, I picked up a new money and time consuming hobby, knife making.

The more I get into it the more equipment I need to buy.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 26, 2010, 03:11:35 PM

At least your knife making equipment will be well protected and defended against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 26, 2010, 03:58:30 PM
Dino,

How serious is your knife making? Are you just tinkering or going the more serious route through The Knifemaker's Guild?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 26, 2010, 05:14:38 PM
ACP, right now just tinkering, ordered my first baldes from Jantz Knife Supply.  I shape my own finger guards and I just mastered soldering them to the blade.
I have always been good with wood working so the handles were not a problem.  

Have not yet tried to cut and forge my own blades but one day soon I hope.

So far I have acquired a stationary belt sander, a better drill press than what I already had, a grinder-buffer, a knife vice, a band saw and a jig saw.  Not to mention all the little stuff.

Don't know anything about The Knifemaker's Guild, should I?

Just want to make knives for family and friends and maybe when that is all taken care of give one to the Forum for another fun raiser auction?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 26, 2010, 05:24:04 PM
Trecker, my friends always said if we were ever attacked they wanted to be in my cul-de-sac.

They know between my house and my son's it is well protected.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 26, 2010, 07:34:10 PM
Dino.  Neighborhood protecton at it's best!    :)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 26, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
Dino,

 Until I moved to my adoptive state, in northern New England, I was a native of new jersey. I started collecting knives in the late 1990's because I was so sick and tired of gun laws in my native state.

Over time, I became a serious collector and was made an Honorary Member of the Knifemaker's Guild. This got me into shows early and allowed me to cultivate relationships with the makers.

And I thought guns were expensive! I have sold the majority of my knife collection but it was a great ride. There is nothing wrong with what you are doing. You don't have to be a member of the Knifemaker's Guild to make knives. However, I have heard many stories of great knife makers who started the same way you did.

If you google the Knifemaker's Guild, they may have information that will benefit your hobby. Best of luck in this pursuit.

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 26, 2010, 08:11:38 PM
Dino:

If you carry your newly found hobby to the level of an avocation, I would be honored to purchase and own one of your custom-made knives. Should that happy circustance occur, let me know and we'll disucss specifications.   8)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 26, 2010, 09:31:00 PM
Whoa! Dino, how's that for an endorsement?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 26, 2010, 09:48:08 PM
WOW!  Dino.  Richard could be your first customer, outside of family.   Excellent.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 27, 2010, 08:22:26 AM
I'm flattered Richard!  

ACP thanks for the information on The Knife Maker's Guild, I will do my research on it.

When I finally produce a knife worthy of this audience I will post it for all of you.

Demascus and Ivory maybe or Demascus and splated maple?
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 27, 2010, 09:40:44 AM
Dino:

First things first. Go with the cheap scales, like maple, instead of ivory. As you acquire confidence you may wish to utilize better scale material.

My favorite scale material was fossilized ivory, which comes in an array of colors as it had thousands of years to leach with ambient ores and minerals beneath the ground.

As I write this I am gazing at my Rogers slipjoint, double bolster with fossil ivory scales

Save the fossil ivory for Richard's knife. If you look deeply enough in this forum you will see that Richard has some impossibly great pistol grips and I don't see him scimping on knife scales
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ccoorreeyy on July 27, 2010, 09:41:06 AM
splated maple!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: P7Enigma on July 27, 2010, 10:08:20 AM
"spalted maple".....
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 27, 2010, 11:19:50 AM
"Spalted" is the correct term. I believe this word deals with the process of stabilizing the wood prior to useage as knife scales; (handle material).
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on July 27, 2010, 11:27:22 AM
Something modest and unpretentious, perhaps, such as fossilized woolly mammoth ivory from the Pleistocene era. Or, possibly cut from a rougly 4"x1" chunk of lapis lazuli I picked up in a Rawalpindi bazaar some years ago and have been using as a paperweight.  8)

Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 27, 2010, 11:31:30 AM
Looking forward to this event, for sure!    :)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: yankee2500 on July 27, 2010, 12:01:42 PM
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Something modest and unpretentious, perhaps, such as fossilized woolly mammoth ivory from the Pleistocene era. Or, possibly cut from a rougly 4"x1" chunk of lapis lazuli I picked up in a Rawalpindi bazaar some years ago and have been using as a paperweight.  8)


Lapis would make some fine looking scales.

John
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Dino on July 27, 2010, 12:54:13 PM
ACP and the rest of you guys, thanks for all the information.  I have some very affordable California Buckeye comming that is impregnated completley with resins.  Tom, P7, is also sending me some "left over" wood with my presentation box that he made me.

Love my new hobby but my wife is missing me because all of my free time is now in the garage.

Before I went to bed around 10, now I find myself in the shower at midnight because I could not stop working on the knives.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 27, 2010, 05:15:54 PM

I was admiring the Buckeye on the Jantz website but don't know much about it otherwise.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on July 27, 2010, 09:26:45 PM
The Buckeyes play football at Ohio State.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on July 27, 2010, 09:31:41 PM


Go, Woody!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: FloridaCCW on July 27, 2010, 10:30:25 PM
Remember people talking about P7s. Thought I would pass this along.
 P7 on Glock Talk
http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1244505&highlight=Seecamp
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 29, 2010, 09:26:22 AM
Now that is outstanding, for sure!  Just haven't been bitten by the P7 virus, YET!    :D  Could happen, though; any minute!    ;D
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: birdman on July 30, 2010, 09:35:47 PM
      Called Top gun and the grade B models were sold out. The lady I was talking to said that they expected more in two weeks. After thinking about it for a couple hours I decided to call them monday AM and commit to buying one. I'm afraid that they might sell out again or raise the prices. At any rate this gives you guys two weeks to decide which charm school I should send it to.  ;D Hope they hurry up and get here, I really need another gun.    Gene
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on July 30, 2010, 09:48:29 PM
Gene.  Looks like the P7 virus hit you!    ;D  Careful now, you know how it goes; can't have just one.  Seriously, though, congrats on the decision.  It'll be nice.  
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on September 23, 2010, 08:27:55 PM
What am I missing here? Last post was July 30th. And yet, I got an email today, September 23rd! Is there a glitch in the system? It does not normally take a month and a half to reach a member who is following a given string.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Richard S on September 24, 2010, 10:34:51 AM
ACP:

I don't know what would account for the delay you experienced. My e-mail inbox indicates that notice of your post was received within minutes of your having posted it to the Forum.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on September 24, 2010, 08:19:14 PM
Richard,

I am still scratching my head as to why my server alerted me on September 23rd to a post made in July.

Like everyone else, I check the box for strings in which I am interested and/or involved.  I checked my email last night, got a new message regarding a string that had died out for which the last post was July 30th.

I am not nearly as sophisticated as you camera guys or those who place links within your posts. (I am a "querty meister" but I had to give up my blackberry when I moved to a dead zone). I don't know how or why this happened but it did.

Mystery.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: tracker on September 24, 2010, 08:42:53 PM

One of those mysterious Green Mountain cyber voids.
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: kjtrains on September 24, 2010, 08:54:46 PM
Yep!  Who knows!
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: Brenden on September 25, 2010, 12:04:31 AM
ACP,

Same thing happened to me!!

Said that there was a response to the thread.

It's not the first time this has happened either.

The only thing that I could think of is that someone replied,then deleted it??

I try not to think too hard about these things though.. ;)
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: yankee2500 on September 25, 2010, 12:20:52 AM
Brenden,
  You have the right idea, don't think too much about something you have no control over. (Cyber Space Mysteries :o )

John
Title: Re: R9 family photos
Post by: ACP on September 25, 2010, 08:35:15 PM
Thanks for the feedback. good to know I am not alone