New Guy checking in...

[Tim B]

Hello everyone,

I joined a week or so ago and I've read a lot but have neglected to introduce myself.

Long time gun carrier here. I tried the .380 thing years ago, PPK/S, Sig P230,  spent a lot of money with Scott, McDougall and Associates on Colt Mustangs and Ponies. Loved the guns, never felt comfortable with the cartridge and always ended up falling back on the J-frame .38 as a minimum.

I tried the small Kahrs and while they come close to being ideal, I still wanted something better...

I finally got sick and tired of checking out the Rohrbaugh booth at the SHOT Show every year and always bringing home a brochure, but never ordering one.

Just this week I ordered a R9S Stealth from Tom Watson and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival.  I have already ordered holsters and a half case of 115 grain Gold Dots.  I called Maria yesterday afternoon and ordered a few more items, including a handful of spare recoil springs and some checkered grips.  Maria was very pleasant on the phone and even saved me a few bucks on shipping because my gun was still at the factory and she said she'd just pack my parts order up in the same shipment when she sent my pistol to Tom.  Even said the Guys would go ahead and install my grips for me.  Very nice :-)

Anyway, I've enjoyed reading this forum and I look forward to participating if you'll have me.

Thanks,

-Tim

[yankee2500]

Tim,
    Welcome to the group. I know you will enjoy the new pup and the wealth of information from the great members on here.

John

[kjtrains]

 Tim.  Good for you.  Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on ordering the Rohrbaugh Stealth from Tom Watson.  He's a class act, for sure; and as you've found out Maria and the Rohrbaugh Team are great to work with as well.

We look forward to your participating here on the Forum and again, welcome; join in anytime.  

[Richard S]

Tim:

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on selecting the R9. You have also discovered the secret behind Rohrbaugh's growing reputation for having the best customer service in the industry -- Maria.

And by the way . . . photographs and range reports are encouraged around here.  

[birdman]

      Tim, welcome aboard. I think (and hope) you'll like it here. You've found Tom Watson and Maria, so any problems should be well handled. Post often, give us a range report, and enjoy yourself.      Gene

[theirishguard]

Tim, welcome to the forum, enjoy it and the black pup. thanks very much for your business. Tom

[Reinz]

And a warm welcome from me as well Tim.  Enjoy the new one.

The search is over.  

[Tim B]

Thank you all very much for the warm welcome.

This morning I ordered magazine extensions and a take-down tool from Yankee2500. (Thanks John for making these available!)

I think I'm all set except for the waiting part :-)

-Tim

[cooperr1234]

Tim, welcome....

[kjtrains]

Tim, one more thing you may want to watch for.  Some folks that get one R9 have to get another, and then another.  As I've said before, this only affects a few, however, it does happen.    

[Tim B]

Tim, one more thing you may want to watch for.  Some folks that get one R9 have to get another, and then another.  As I've said before, this only affects a few, however, it does happen.    

I suspected as much and sent Tom an e-mail asking him to keep my dealer's FFL on file in anticipation of just such an emergency :-)

-Tim

[kjtrains]

You are definitely thinking ahead!  Excellent!