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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh Wish List => Topic started by: Aglifter on September 26, 2005, 02:23:24 AM
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After playing w. my grandfather's colt the other day, what I want it a well-built double action revolver...
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Seems like there should be a pic???
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I bet they could make a nice little 9MM or even 357MAG.
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Supposedly Taurus tried to make a 9mm revolver on an "I" frame last year which is a hair smaller than a "J" frame, but I guess things didn't work out so well and I think they decided to re-release it next year or at the next shot show if they work out the bugs.
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I have a Taurus 905 for sale at the local gun shop. It was as neat as any J frame, but a tad heavier. Very smooth trigger and shot like a champ. Five shot moon clips. The only reason I got rid of it was that I was paring down and wanted the Rohrbaugh. Still have my Bodyguard and Centennial Airweights. Tradition has its price.
Now for a Devel.....
HiCap
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I have a Taurus 905 for sale at the local gun shop. It was as neat as any J frame, but a tad heavier. Very smooth trigger and shot like a champ. Five shot moon clips. The only reason I got rid of it was that I was paring down and wanted the Rohrbaugh. Still have my Bodyguard and Centennial Airweights. Tradition has its price.
Now for a Devel.....
HiCap
That's actually the first positive review I heard of one. And believe me I WANTED to read positive reviews.
They were going to release a titanium version, but that never panned out because of the problems with the stainless. I assume yours is a stainless.
I had a problematic titanium .41 mag (415T) and I really WANTED to like that revolver as well, but it developed timing problems after only a couple hundred rounds.
I've seen alot of Taurus firearms with problems or outright break while shooting. I really hope they are getting their act together because they are one of the most innovative companies.
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Now for a Devel.....
HiCap
I remember in the early 80's that I wanted a Devel S&W really bad but couldn't afford it at the time. Now I've bought an R9S, so things are going better now... ;D
Most of the improvements and tricks that were introduced by the Devel conversions have already shown up on production pistols by now. Devel went belly-up in 1984, so even the newest Devel designs are just collectable curios and not serious shooters for the intended purpose (respectable calibers in small packages).
The Rohrbaugh itself blows away anything that was even dreamed of in the Devel skunkworks, and production pistols today that have stolen his design improvements can be had as over-the-counter pistols from S&W and Browning, for example.
Anyway, a short but accurate read on the Devel company tells a bit of a depressing story of a guy who did everything right but could never get any significant rewards for his efforts. It seems he couldn't keep his mouth shut, and his ideas kept getting stolen before he could sell them. :'(
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_172_28/ai_n6204163
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I remember in the early 80's that I wanted a Devel S&W really bad but couldn't afford it at the time. Now I've bought an R9S, so things are going better now... ;D
Most of the improvements and tricks that were introduced by the Devel conversions have already shown up on production pistols by now. Devel went belly-up in 1984, so even the newest Devel designs are just collectable curios and not serious shooters for the intended purpose (respectable calibers in small packages).
The Rohrbaugh itself blows away anything that was even dreamed of in the Devel skunkworks, and production pistols today that have stolen his design improvements can be had as over-the-counter pistols from S&W and Browning, for example.
Anyway, a short but accurate read on the Devel company tells a bit of a depressing story of a guy who did everything right but could never get any significant rewards for his efforts. It seems he couldn't keep his mouth shut, and his ideas kept getting stolen before he could sell them. :'(
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_172_28/ai_n6204163
I came SO close to buying one when I got on the job,should have just for the collector value.But yes the R-9 blows the Devel away as to all features.
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What exactly do you want from the revolver? Light weight? Craftsmanship?
Smith & Wesson makes really fine quality revolvers of the best craftsmanship. Indeed revolvers require much closer tolerances than pistols to be functional.
Light weight? I think they get down to 13 ounces nowadays.
Smaller: NAA makes fine quality revolvers in very small sizes. There .22 magnum is a real gem.
The gun you are wishing for is already available.
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What exactly do you want from the revolver? Light weight? Craftsmanship?
Smith & Wesson makes really fine quality revolvers of the best craftsmanship. Indeed revolvers require much closer tolerances than pistols to be functional.
Light weight? I think they get down to 13 ounces nowadays.
Smaller: NAA makes fine quality revolvers in very small sizes. There .22 magnum is a real gem.
The gun you are wishing for is already available.
The gun were looking for would have the word Rohrbaugh stamped on it.
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Yep! The name says it all!
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After playing w. my grandfather's colt the other day, what I want it a well-built double action revolver...
Don't know what caliber you want, but the Ruger Redhawks sure are tanks.
That's why gunsmiths like to use them as base guns for their own hand cannons.
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Loose fit can work to make semi-automatics very reliable (if not very accurate), but with revolvers, the fit needs to be very very exact if you want a functional weapon.
I think Smith & Wesson makes the best revolvers nowadays, and very good ones at that. I have not fired the NAA revolvers but the fit and finish on these look to be very nice too.
The Rugers are solid and well-made, but not as pretty as the Smiths. Dan Wesson used to make really nicely finished (but ugly) revolvers too.
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I agree with Reinz on the Ruger quality being superior to the present day Smiths. The older Smiths are a different animal entirely and were unexcelled in the revolver world. The NAA is a quality weapon also and I can attest to the functionality of the NAA minis.
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I've got the present day Smith & Wesson's and the Ruger's and like both brands. Haven't had any problems.
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Revolvers are great and almost 100 % reliable,but you cant beat a semi-auto.
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Revolvers are great and almost 100 % reliable,but you cant beat a semi-auto.
I'll second that.
There are some applications were an automatic can't compete with a revolver but for CC I prefer the autos.
John
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I like 'em both; grew up lookin' at cowboy movies. :D
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I like 'em both; grew up lookin' at cowboy movies. :D
Same here
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Roy and Dale and Gene and Frog and it's round-up time in Texas. Hoppy and Topper are right up there in cowboy heaven, too. Happy trails to all you buckaroos.
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Happy trails, Tom, and to one and all! :)
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When I started in LE in the 80's we carried revolvers. I still love the revolvers. I usually carry a S&W 340PD in the pocket. I also carry a S&W 66-2 on hip. I just purchased a Rohrbaugh R9 and I am looking forward to switching over.
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RB. Enjoy the switch. I still carry a .38 snub nose every now and then. Sometimes, have been known to carry the .454 Alaskan, 2" barrel, on the hip, so I understand about liking revolvers. Again, enjoy the R9.
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When I started in LE in the 80's we carried revolvers. I still love the revolvers. I usually carry a S&W 340PD in the pocket. I also carry a S&W 66-2 on hip. I just purchased a Rohrbaugh R9 and I am looking forward to switching over.
I had a Talo limited edition 340SS it had a stainless cylinder rather than the titanium. I really liked the gun but loaded with full power 357s it kicked like a mule.
John
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After about 20rds of full .357 loads in the 340PD it is time to go to .38's.
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After about 20rds of full .357 loads in the 340PD it is time to go to .38's.
I would think after two rounds, it's about time for a switch. :D
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I hope this is not out of place, but this is the last Ruger SP101 that Marc and Gemini done for me. He also took the picture I am not that good of a picture taker. ;D
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d74/carlson1/RugerSP101.jpg)
My Colt Detective Special
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d74/carlson1/ColtDS-1.jpg)
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I like 'em; very nice; thanks for the pictures! :)
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good looking wheel guns and photos. Tom
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Very nice indeed, I have always been a Colt and S&W fan in the small revolvers, but that is the nicest Ruger I have seen. :D
John