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Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) / Re: Robar Rohrbaugh score!
« Last post by ccoorreeyy on February 21, 2024, 02:09:34 PM »
It was and I have a bad habit of checking 10 times a day.
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Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) / Re: Robar Rohrbaugh score!
« Last post by Wanderer on February 21, 2024, 01:53:06 PM »
congrats,  was it a buy it now?  I never even saw it
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Classifieds -- For Buying or Selling / WTB org carbon fiber grips
« Last post by ccoorreeyy on February 21, 2024, 01:28:00 PM »
Would like to buy a set of orginal carbon fiber grips.  Blue or Black.......or BOTH!
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Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) / Robar Rohrbaugh score!
« Last post by ccoorreeyy on February 21, 2024, 01:16:41 PM »
99% sure I just scored a factory Robar R9 off gunbroker.  It was not listed as such but does have all the right stuff polished and ontop of that it's a consecutive serial # to the NIB factory Robar Rohrbaugh I already own.  It's a good day!  I guess when I have it in hand ill know for sure or not.
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Classifieds -- For Buying or Selling / Re: Stealth Number 2231 For Sale in Florida
« Last post by thewalk on February 20, 2024, 11:20:14 PM »
Truth! And more comfortable than my G43! I keep coming back to my R9, even though I want to save it for my "dress" gun  :D
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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by Wanderer on February 20, 2024, 11:03:18 AM »
I don't foresee a combat reload however,  if you have moved to cover at least for me at the moment I prefer the paddle release over the heal or push button magazine.   

The drawback of the push button is accidental magazine ejection and often having to change grip to perform the mag change.
For the heel release, I have probably changed my grip to do it,  although still don't have enough time in with the R9 or the Seecamp to feel comfortable with the heel release.

The R9 has a big advantage over the Seecamp in being able to fire without the magazine in place.   So one can shoot 6 shots while maintaining 1 in the chamber.   If you have achieved a cover position for the magazine change and it ends up compromised you still have the ability to fire,   but anything that would speed the reload process seems advantageous to me.   

With the paddle release being on the trigger guard which should be covered by the holster when in the pocket and since the release is perpendicular to the draw accidental mag release shouldn't be a factor.  So I don't think you lose the safety factor
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Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) / Re: How? Eric?
« Last post by ccoorreeyy on February 20, 2024, 09:49:29 AM »
After that auction was over he posted up a early blue grip that has my attention!  Two early blues with no sites on gunbroker at the same time now!!!  7 Rohrbaughs on GB right now and all have carbon fiber grips!!!!
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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by backupr9 on February 20, 2024, 09:02:39 AM »
Fully agree….it’s “horses for courses”.  I will here reprise an earlier post of mine:

I have owned R9’s and LWS 32’s for years. Although I usually carry an extra mag, I don’t foresee a likely combat reload, specifically because those particular firearms are belly guns used at very close ranges. If the 7 rounds loaded are ineffective at that range, the proximity of the assailant makes a reload unlikely especially with the heel mounted mag release. A “New York reload” would certainly be a better option.

If the distance is greater, the likelihood of an effective shot goes WAY down making a strategic withdrawal a very valid option. When I think I may be put in a situation requiring aimed fire at 15 or more yards, I usually carry a P365 with a 12+1 mage and a 15 round spare. A good knife may be the other strong consideration for a CQB “reload”.
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I think if you are planning on using your R9 like a compact or larger model, it might not be the best choice in your situation.  Facing the need for fast magazine change is probably in the wheelhouse of a larger pistol.  The heel magazine release is a lot safer for deep pocket carry, where the chance of the release activating is lessened.  That is how I carry mine, even when carrying a larger handgun.

Once upon a time I shot quite a few competitions at the start of IPSC.  Quick draw, fast shooting and blazing magazine changes were name of the game. In no way does the Rohrbaugh fit that slot, IMHO.  You might look at the newer generation of small pistols like the FN Reflex (really good triggers out of the box), Springfield Hellcat, and the fan bois favorite Sig P365 in its various flavors.  These are all feature loaded, have that traditional American magazine release, decent capacity and carry really nicely in a belt based holster.

I don't have an issue switching between guns as I try to stay competent on most all my firearms, no issues with the bottom release on the old H&K squeeze cocker which I still carry on rare occasions.

Just my thoughts..............


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Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) / Re: How? Eric?
« Last post by ccoorreeyy on February 18, 2024, 04:17:35 PM »
4hrs to go and at $1225!  I wonder if this gun would have reached that price if the sellers description would have been accurate and described the gun as used with a replaced slide.  As a buyer it would stink to think your buying a new R9, be excited about it, and then come here and read that it's not what you thought you bought.  Seller even posted "I Guarantee my Descriptions".  Makes me wonder how many guns I've bought over the years that had bad info in the descriptions.
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