The R9 is meant to be carried often and shot very seldom.
That is not a quote of mine
Indeed, that paraphrases a comment once made by Karl Rohrbaugh explaining that he designed the R9 primarily for use as a self-defense weapon rather than as a recreational or competition range gun.
This link to a discussion back in 2004 might be relevant in the present context, particularly the third paragraph in the second part of the opening post:
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1091220026;start=1#1 _____
And here is a link to the video (made in 2004, I believe) in which Karl Rohrbaugh is shown demonstrating the R9 and in which he made the comment paraphrased:
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-download/r9-karl-demo.wmv_____
Finally, I can't help but post a link to my favorite review of the Rohrbaugh R9 series -- an article written by Roy Huntington, Publisher and Editor of
American Hangunner magazine.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_194_32/ai_n25469392/?tag=content;col1Huntington's concluding comments mirror my own thoughts about the Rohrbaugh R9:
[size=10]I just bought a Rohrbaugh pistol, an R9S. It's the one shown in the photo comparing sizes with other small handguns. After all these years, all those dreams, all the small guns I've gone through during my searches over the years, all the frustrations when I've found them to be wrong; I can honestly say I found the gun for this role. I readily admit it's just my opinion, and I would be disappointed if everyone agreed with me. But I have to tell you, this is one very nifty pocket gun, and it delivers everything it promises--and a bit that's intangible.
Think about the feeling you have when you finally get that special pocket knife you've always wanted. The one with ancient ivory scales, Damascus blades, gold inlay and your name on it. It's safe, clipped to your pocket, and you are aware it's there at some level and you feel just a bit ... what? ... smug? And, you probably also feel, well, contented? You find yourself smiling for no particularly good reason. A mini-version of "All is right with the world." At least your world--at that moment.[/size]