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Offline chrisodasso@comcast.net

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marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« on: June 28, 2016, 01:58:34 PM »
Is it to be expected to have friction marks on the barrel, just above and forward of the 9mm stamp, on a new Rohrbaugh?  I believe these pistols are test fired at the shop before shipping.
If someone has experience with this, please view the attached photo and let me know if this is to be expected on a brand new gun.
Thank you in advance!
Chris Odasso

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2016, 04:50:00 PM »
I don't see similar marks on mine which is not new at all; however, it is probably not abnormal due to individual slide to barrel fitting. Initially, I was concerned about some obvious loss of anodized finish on the frame rails after a few range trips but that turned out to be normal. Eric could answer your specific concern better than anyone else.
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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2016, 09:31:40 PM »
Thank you for your response.
The gun is otherwise perfect and there is no reason to think the marks weren't done during test firing.
It is just something I didn't expect, as I have other guns that were test fired at the factory that don't have such markings/residue.
Once again, thank you.
Chris


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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2016, 06:34:38 PM »
I don't see similar marks on mine which is not new at all; however, it is probably not abnormal due to individual slide to barrel fitting. Initially, I was concerned about some obvious loss of anodized finish on the frame rails after a few range trips but that turned out to be normal. Eric could answer your specific concern better than anyone else.

+1  100%

If you can not feel them with finger tip or nail may be OK
Different looking marks on my barrel can not be felt   ( more like polished area or shine )
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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2016, 10:17:11 PM »
I think lubricant from slide racking has just made it look worse than it is.
I'll disassemble and clean to see what is really there.
     Mr. Rohrbaugh said that the photos looked perfectly normal, so my mind is at ease.
.... Now to just tackle that disassemble I've been reading about!
Thank you,
Chris

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2016, 12:34:10 PM »
The top of the barrel on my Colt Combat Commander looks the same, so not to worry. . . . . Semi-Automatics look like this when you use them.  ;-)

Have fun out there and Stay Safe guys!

Eric R.
Makers of the NRA Shooting Illustrated: "Handgun of the Year for 2005" and receiver of an NRA Golden Bullseye Award.

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2016, 09:37:33 PM »
    I do not find the disassembly and reassembly a problem at all any more.I used to use a pair of small Channel Locs to get the spring back in,but I don't even do that anymore.With a little practice,and a pair of safety glasses on things are back in order in no time.
      What I struggle with are my 1911's.I hate putting them back together

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2016, 10:41:18 PM »
You know how life can be - I have to schedule the gun cleaning because of all other responsibilities.
Crazy.  But when I get to it, I'll report on both topics, how the barrel cleaned up and the takedown.  My Sprinfield 45 micro goes easy enough, so I'm encouraged!
Chris


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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2016, 04:06:12 PM »
Some time ago a forum member posted pics of a bus puller that he slightly modified (easy to do) that makes spring insertion simple.
"Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." 
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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2016, 11:37:35 PM »
Some time ago a forum member posted pics of a bus puller that he slightly modified (easy to do) that makes spring insertion simple.

google
blue plastic fuse puller
for pic

little brass tool or bent paper clip work great too

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2016, 11:49:06 PM »
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=7432.0
My homemade tools see #5  for pic of brass tool

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2016, 02:29:48 PM »
Thank you, all!
You guys really share a camaraderie.  That is a rare and great thing!
Chris

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2016, 02:45:35 PM »
This is indeed a very collegial and mature group of like minded individuals. I could probably count on one hand the number of snarky posts in the last 12 years. A lot of credit goes to our administrator, Duane, and the Rohrbaughs.

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Re: marks on the barrel of a new Rohrbaugh
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2016, 06:10:56 PM »
Well said tracker,  I agree.
"Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." 
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