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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2011, 10:55:37 PM »
As you know, I am sworn to secrecy on these things.  However, I make two observations based upon experience and not secret knowledge...

1)  A bigger R9 wouldn't really be an R9, and would be a new model that would create many of the same problems as introducing a new R45 model.

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2) A .40 caliber pistol would not, by definition, be an R9 -- it would be an R40.  For the record, I have never heard the R-bros speak of an R40.

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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2011, 08:58:41 AM »
Maybe they've modified the slide design to install Tritium sights?

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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2011, 10:01:33 AM »
Night sights was my first guess. ;D
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2011, 10:24:58 AM »
Night sights was my first guess. ;D

OK, John; now, how about a 2nd guess; I don't have a clue!    ;D
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2011, 10:43:44 AM »
Night sights was my first guess. ;D

Sorry John, I missed your first post. My brain must already be on Thanksgiving vacation.

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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #20 on: November 27, 2011, 12:15:04 PM »
My vote goes for Polygonal Rifled Barrels, checkered front strap, and some type of 'Dot System' on the sights.

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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #21 on: November 27, 2011, 12:26:28 PM »
My vote goes for Polygonal Rifled Barrels, checkered front strap, and some type of 'Dot System' on the sights.

I don't think they would change the riffling in the barrels, a lot of investment for a little gain. Checkering or dot sights, maybe. ;D
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2011, 12:42:58 PM »
My vote is to leave it the way it is now so I don't HAVE to buy another one. :)
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #23 on: November 27, 2011, 02:04:18 PM »
My vote goes for Polygonal Rifled Barrels, checkered front strap, and some type of 'Dot System' on the sights.

I don't think they would change the riffling in the barrels, a lot of investment for a little gain. Checkering or dot sights, maybe. ;D

They can outsource the rifled blanks like Kahr does and finish the machining in house which they need to do anyway.

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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #24 on: November 27, 2011, 02:52:46 PM »
My vote is to leave it the way it is now so I don't HAVE to buy another one. :)

Jack I think your on to something there. ;D
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #25 on: November 27, 2011, 03:12:01 PM »
The new model R9 is coming; voting won't help!    ;D
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #26 on: November 27, 2011, 03:50:41 PM »
It will help pass the time. ;D
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #27 on: November 27, 2011, 04:38:02 PM »
I need to tell my wife I need a "get a free gun" for Christmas coupon. ;)
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #28 on: November 27, 2011, 05:17:46 PM »
My wife would say," Yeah!  Right"!  Although,........... I may try that!    :)   
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Re: New R9 Model for 2011
« Reply #29 on: November 28, 2011, 09:57:30 AM »
The new model R9 is coming; voting won't help!    ;D

Obviously Duane was instructed to announce this new model, so I assume the Brothers are reading this.  Looks like a good time to make our wishes known.