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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R380 => Topic started by: JoshA on February 06, 2015, 06:30:57 PM

Title: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: JoshA on February 06, 2015, 06:30:57 PM
Thanks fellas.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: wildmanwill on February 06, 2015, 07:53:39 PM
380
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: JoshA on February 06, 2015, 08:09:32 PM
380

Thanks wildmanwill. I appreciate the help sir. I was wondering why it said 380S on the box and the others said R9. Now it's all coming together.

So does a Glock 36 shoot .36 caliber? Just askin.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: wildmanwill on February 06, 2015, 08:15:19 PM
380

Thanks wildmanwill. I appreciate the help sir. I was wondering why it said 380S on the box and the others said R9. Now it's all coming together.

So does a Glock 36 shoot .36 caliber? Just askin.

Sorry I was having technical issues.

What I meant to write was:

380 Ammo Thread here that may be of help to you till a real Rohrbaugh 380 owner can reply with their experience
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=6307.msg82319#msg82319 (http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=6307.msg82319#msg82319)
Figured this could get you started as I'm sure you are ready to go to the range!

Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: wildmanwill on February 06, 2015, 08:30:38 PM
And here is an old range report too!
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=6346.msg75231 (http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=6346.msg75231)
Looking forward to yours!
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 06, 2015, 08:53:16 PM
"Old range report" is the right description. As has been mentioned here on the forum try "Precision One" for 13" of penetration through gel and denim.


http://www.precisiononeammunition.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2_37_42&products_id=63&zenid=5hokdk1go90q50vd0b84r7f657
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: JoshA on February 06, 2015, 09:03:00 PM
And here is an old range report too!
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=6346.msg75231 (http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=6346.msg75231)
Looking forward to yours!

 ;D Haha. I thought you were just feeling a bit frisky or something. Funny.

Thanks for the helpful links. I read them.

Sounds like good ol Gold Dots are reliable and good ol Golden Sabres are tested to be a bit more potent.

Question: has anyone had an opportunity to test the reliability of the Golden Sabres in a Rohrbaugh 380?

Thanks WMW
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 06, 2015, 09:29:04 PM
I suggest you park the R380, buy a Glock 42, and use the "Precision One" .380 in +P referenced in the above post for some man sized .380 pea shooter ammo.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: JoshA on February 07, 2015, 12:24:19 AM
I suggest you park the R380, buy a Glock 42, and use the "Precision One" .380 in +P referenced in the above post for some man sized .380 pea shooter ammo.

Oh, the voice of reason!!! I was kind of hoping that I could get the .380 to hold up a little better than an R9 since it doesn't have as much Kaboom. I have a Kimber solo and a Kahr .380 (semi dependable). Maybe I should park the Rohrbaughs and seecamps and move on to other options. I guess my gorilla-like finesse doesn't pair well with the boutique handguns. Is that what your saying Tracker? Haha.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 10:21:07 AM

No, just looking for some more stopping power for you.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: JoshA on February 07, 2015, 11:20:26 AM

No, just looking for some more stopping power for you.

Thanks as always Tracker. I was kinda joking, but I am in need of a pocket pistol.

Solo is too big.

Kahr just not reliable.

I'm afraid the G42 would be a bit oversized for the pocket.

Perhaps I need to keep working with the Kahr. I want to be able to carry an R9 or .380 Rohrbaugh.

Shoot little carry sometimes. I don't want to injure a semi collectible pistol.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 11:25:51 AM

I looked at a 42 yesterday and was quite surprised at how small, light, and thin it is but I didn't try it in the pocket. That be as it may I think it and Precision One .380+P will make quite a formidable combination. I bought some standard pressure Precision One in .380 but haven't tried it yet.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: MRC on February 07, 2015, 11:39:46 AM
I really think that your R380 will handle the +P ammo from Precision.  If the R9 can handle 35,000 ps[ from a standard pressure 9mm, the 380 +P at 23,000 psi should not be a problem.

I would call Precision first and see if they are familiar with the R380 and would recommend it.  They probably have never heard of a R380 is the problem.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: MRC on February 07, 2015, 11:42:04 AM
I suggest you park the R380, buy a Glock 42, and use the "Precision One" .380 in +P referenced in the above post for some man sized .380 pea shooter ammo.

Oh, the voice of reason!!! I was kind of hoping that I could get the .380 to hold up a little better than an R9 since it doesn't have as much Kaboom. I have a Kimber solo and a Kahr .380 (semi dependable). Maybe I should park the Rohrbaughs and seecamps and move on to other options. I guess my gorilla-like finesse doesn't pair well with the boutique handguns. Is that what your saying Tracker? Haha.

Josh  -  What is the problem with the P380?  That is surprising as I have not heard of many problems with that gun.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: JoshA on February 07, 2015, 12:16:34 PM
I suggest you park the R380, buy a Glock 42, and use the "Precision One" .380 in +P referenced in the above post for some man sized .380 pea shooter ammo.

Oh, the voice of reason!!! I was kind of hoping that I could get the .380 to hold up a little better than an R9 since it doesn't have as much Kaboom. I have a Kimber solo and a Kahr .380 (semi dependable). Maybe I should park the Rohrbaughs and seecamps and move on to other options. I guess my gorilla-like finesse doesn't pair well with the boutique handguns. Is that what your saying Tracker? Haha.

Josh  -  What is the problem with the P380?  That is surprising as I have not heard of many problems with that gun.

As you know from my range reports on the pistol I love it. It is such a smooth little shooter MRC.

The issue I am experiencing is FTF and on occasions a FTE.

I've sent it back to Kahr. They told me they are a little ammo sensitive so I bought some federal hydro shoks. Still experienced some issues.

Note: this is after I have ran well over 200 rounds through it.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 12:17:47 PM
I'm with you on the relative pressures of the 9mm, .380, and .380+P, etc., but Rohrbaugh clearly intended both pistols to use standard pressure only ammo. Of course, anybody can use anything they like in their gun. I just don't think that I would experiment with +P in the R380.

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/node/2
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: MRC on February 07, 2015, 12:25:27 PM
I'm with you on the relative pressures of the 9mm, .380, and .380+P, etc., but Rohrbaugh clearly intended both pistols to use standard pressure only ammo. Of course, anybody can use anything they like in their gun. I just don't think that I would experiment with +P in the R380.

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/node/2

I would agree on the 9mm.  The trouble with 380 +P is there are no specs on it, so Rohrbaugh does not even mention it in their specs that I can see.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 12:39:04 PM

They clearly state in the middle of the page in red that it uses "a standard .380 round." I infer from that statement that they mean standard pressure.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: MRC on February 07, 2015, 12:49:56 PM
That could be what they meant or they probably just inserted R380 in the R9 wording. (that is my guess)

The R380 is a "large" 380 in my opinion and I would not hesitate to use it in my personal pistol.  The R380 was obviously just a modified R9 if you have had one apart and looked it and the recoil system over carefully like I have.

JMO
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 01:03:48 PM
Whoever has a K380 can decide which ammo to use; it will not affect me because I don't have a Rohrbaugh .380.  Interestingly, the Keltec P3AT manual states that +P ammo will cycle but do not use continuously. The Taurus 738 manual does not cover it but someone asked the factory and they said it was not designed for +P ammo.

Below is a discussion on the Kahr .380, which, apparently, does allow +P ammo.

http://www.kahr.com/Reviews2010/handguns-mag.asp
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: MRC on February 07, 2015, 01:49:14 PM
The P380 is actually built lighter than the R380.  The recoil spring seems lighter to me, but that is subjective.

When all else fails, read the book.  The manual specifically says not to use +P or +P+ ammunition in the R9.

Right below that it says to use 380 ACP or 9mm Kurz in the R380.  Nothing is said about +P but since there are no industry specs on it, I would not mention it either.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 06:52:50 PM

This is a question for any R380 owners. Is there an etched caution message on your magazines regarding the use of standard ammo only like there is on the R9 magazines?
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: MRC on February 07, 2015, 07:45:09 PM

This is a question for any R380 owners. Is there an etched caution message on your magazines regarding the use of standard ammo only like there is on the R9 magazines?

All it says on the magazine is 380 Rohrbaugh.
Title: Re: What ammo does a Rohrbaugh 380S like?
Post by: tracker on February 07, 2015, 07:52:07 PM
Interesting. The next question is what does +P buy you in the R380 in terms of additional performance?