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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: yankee2500 on February 17, 2010, 01:40:39 PM

Title: *** THE WAIT IS OVER ***
Post by: yankee2500 on February 17, 2010, 01:40:39 PM: ;D I picked up the hooked extensions an hour ago from the anodize shop and will have them all shipped today or tomorrow
  The straight extensions are not machined yet, but I will post as soon as I have an update.
  Anyone who ordered Hooked and Straight extensions will receive the hooked units now, and I will ship the straight units as soon as I get them.
  I want to thank everyone for there patience and support during this rather long process.

(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/magext.jpg)

John
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Post by: kjtrains on February 17, 2010, 02:08:29 PM: John. Excellent. Thanks for doing this project and seeing to its completion. Thanks again.
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Post by: yankee2500 on February 17, 2010, 10:57:00 PM: I was able to package and ship all but 9 orders today, those 9 will ship tomorrow.

John
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Post by: tracker on February 17, 2010, 11:02:19 PM: Thank you, John; extraordinary and much appreciated.
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Post by: jetboater on February 17, 2010, 11:27:20 PM: John--thank you!!!!!!!!
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Post by: kjtrains on February 18, 2010, 09:34:55 AM: Quote
I was able to package and ship all but 9 orders today, those 9 will ship tomorrow.

John

John. You've been busy. Thanks.
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Post by: musicman on February 18, 2010, 08:39:44 PM: WOW - how can i order a couple please tell me : )
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Post by: kjtrains on February 18, 2010, 08:48:11 PM: musicman. Go to John's post in the classifieds to place your order. Here's the link. Thanks.

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Classifieds;action=display;num=1264303965
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Post by: scar2783 on February 19, 2010, 08:38:13 AM: Looking good buddy and many thanks again!!!

Mark
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Post by: Amsterdam on February 19, 2010, 03:20:33 PM: John,
Today (02/19) I got my hooked extensions.
They look absolutely great and the fit is awesome.
Thank you so much for all your efforts and dedication to get the extensions done. It is obvious that you put a lot of time and energy in the process.
You da man!!
Amsterdam
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Post by: jetboater on February 19, 2010, 04:36:36 PM: John--mine arrived today as well---all I can say is WOW!! The fit and finish is perfect and the color (black) matches exactly!!!
THANK YOU for all your hard work to make these for all of us!!!
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Post by: Josey Wales on February 19, 2010, 05:40:15 PM: I got mine! ;D

Thanks John for a gentlemens job well done!
Are there more black hooked ones available?

J.W. 8)
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Post by: yankee2500 on February 19, 2010, 06:21:13 PM: Thanks for all the kind words, glad I could make a useful contrabution to such a fine firearm and group of owners.

There are plenty of Black hooked extensions available and some of the silver.

I will call the machine shop on Monday to see were we are on the straight extensions.

John
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Post by: kanuist on February 19, 2010, 09:33:54 PM: John,

Got my two hooked extensions today. They look wonderful on the R9. I like your design better than IDM's. They seem to fit the CNC'd lines of the pup perfectly.

I haven't shot with them on, but I can tell there will be improved control and grip.

You did a fantastic job. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to get these produced for us.
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Post by: Fat Boy on February 20, 2010, 06:59:17 PM: John,
I agree with everyone that the extensions are perfect and better than I had expected, great job! As far as look, lines and match it really is outstanding and adds to the gun.

One thing I will mention that I did not take into account is the length of the extension is actually pretty important. I can only get two fingers above the hook, which is probably the same for everyone (I have bigger hands but not huge). This leaves a little extra length than I would wish for because I like to have a very tight feel to my grip. I believe this is going to be a very personal preference thing. I will take it to the range and see, maybe I should've gotten the straight instead of the hooked. Thanks again John.
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Post by: scar2783 on February 20, 2010, 09:35:57 PM: Just received mine in the mail today John. I echo the sentiments of everyone who has seen them in person as well. They're so professionally done that you'd think they're from the factory! As a matter of fact, if the Rohrbaugh Crest/Coat of Arms was on the bottom, you could fool anyone. Rohrbaugh should start buying these from you!

Can't wait to try out the new grip once my gun gets back from the smith...

Thanks so much yet again, and I look forward to seeing the straight ones as well.

Mark
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Post by: theirishguard on February 21, 2010, 11:07:42 AM: John, Thanks for all of your hard work and effort in getting this done for forum members who have wanted these for a long time. Tom
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Post by: arjuna70 on February 22, 2010, 02:59:54 PM: Just got my 2 extensions today...... ;D ;D ;D

I'm very happy with them and I think I'll get one more. Thanks again for doing this for the Forum members. You did a great job!
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Post by: yankee2500 on February 23, 2010, 01:05:10 PM: The machine shop called this morning and said the straight extensions are ready to be picked up. I hope to get there before the end of the week and drop them off to be anodized the same day. I will post an update when they are ready to ship.

Anyone who e-mailed me or tried to contact me and did not receive a response, please send me another message. My computer crashed and I have no way of getting any info off the old unit.

John
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Post by: Junior on February 25, 2010, 11:19:23 AM: I received my order the other day; they installed easily and fit great in my hand.

Great job on this John, I really appreciate your hard work.

Thanks again for adding the mag release groove !

;D
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Post by: sdlsaginaw on February 26, 2010, 12:15:00 PM: This extension is fantastic! A beautiful piece of work, thank you for pursuing this.
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Post by: MrsFosforos on February 26, 2010, 08:19:16 PM: I have mine and I agree - fit and finish are perfect. They installed without a hitch.

I got the hooked mag extensions and they work great for me, but not for my husband. The grip is enhanced for me so that my pinky now fits completely on the grip. His hands are large enough that he can still only get 2 full fingers on the grip and the angle of the hooked extension throws off the rest of his grip.

If he had an R9- the straight mag extensions might work better for him.
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Post by: kjtrains on February 26, 2010, 08:44:54 PM: MrsFosforos. Buy that husband an R9! ;D
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Post by: MrsFosforos on February 26, 2010, 08:56:19 PM: Quote
MrsFosforos. Buy that husband an R9! ;D

Yep and we know Tom, the best connection for Rorhbaughs - just 20 miles away ... but he'd rather shoot his G19.
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Post by: kjtrains on February 26, 2010, 09:10:54 PM: I understand! I do like a Glock.
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Post by: MrsFosforos on February 26, 2010, 11:35:03 PM: Here are some pictures - sorry for the blurred quality, the camera is a point and shoot -- not very good for close up shots:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/isa4031/r9withExt.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/isa4031/r9withExtB.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/isa4031/r9withExtC.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/isa4031/r9withExtGrip.jpg)
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Post by: kjtrains on February 27, 2010, 06:07:57 AM: Thanks for the pictures. The extension looks great and makes a place for that finger. Again, thanks!
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Post by: bubbacloud on February 27, 2010, 01:22:50 PM: WOW - those look great! How do I get some?
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Post by: kjtrains on February 27, 2010, 03:56:16 PM: bubbacloud. Welcome to the Forum. You can put your order in on John's post (yankee2500) in the Classifieds where his informaton is included.

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Classifieds;action=display;num=1264303965;start=0#0
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Post by: yankee2500 on February 28, 2010, 12:17:11 PM: MrsFosforos,
Thanks for the pics, looks like a real good fit for your hand.

bubbacloud,
Welcome to the group.
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Post by: Dino on March 01, 2010, 01:13:36 PM: Thanks John, I love mine also, great job.
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Post by: kjtrains on March 03, 2010, 07:20:16 AM: Dino. Sorry for jumping threads here, but have you shot your Ruger Blackhawk in the LC. Just wondering!
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Post by: yankee2500 on March 03, 2010, 06:10:49 PM: The straight extensions have shipped. ;D ;D ;D ;D

John
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Post by: scar2783 on March 04, 2010, 01:53:29 AM: Ok, I have no clue how to post an image here but here's a link to a photo of John's extension on my now custom R9...

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/scar2783/Rohrbaugh%20R9/
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Post by: yankee2500 on March 04, 2010, 02:31:56 AM: Great looking pup.

John

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Ok, I have no clue how to post an image here but here's a link to a photo of John's extension on my now custom R9...

http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/scar2783/Rohrbaugh%20R9/?action=view&current=030310001.jpg
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Post by: scar2783 on March 04, 2010, 02:44:36 AM: Thanks John. Looking forward to your straight extension. I shot it today and with the porting and your grip, it's WAY MORE controllable! The straight one should be a little more comfortable in my hand though...

Mark
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Post by: kjtrains on March 04, 2010, 05:42:26 AM: Mark. That is one excellent looking pup!
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Post by: scar2783 on March 04, 2010, 08:47:56 AM: Thanks. I told Corey I hated to be a copycat and use his ideas, but they were too good. Bob is a master I have to say. The checkering on the trigger guard works perfectly as well. My finger used to slip off of it on every shot before, but not anymore.

Mark
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Post by: kjtrains on March 04, 2010, 09:47:29 AM: Corey's ideas are excellent, for sure. I don't think he minds.
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Post by: scar2783 on March 04, 2010, 09:49:25 AM: I sure hope not or else I'm in big trouble!!!

M
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Post by: kjtrains on March 04, 2010, 10:31:31 AM: You're good to go! :) :)
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Post by: Dino on March 04, 2010, 09:29:27 PM: kj, sorry to say but no I have not shot the Ruger. 34 inches of snow so far this year. Now that it has melted maybe soon. I did find a great deal on Winchester LC's at a hole in the wall gun and hardware store on a back road in Moneta VA. $30 a box, I bought the last 3 boxes with a smile. Will post when I have some range time under "other guns".
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Post by: kjtrains on March 04, 2010, 09:53:55 PM: Dino. Great you found some Winchester LC's. I found some on LuckyGunner, but they were lead round point. I was hoping for jacketed flat point. Still looking.

Hope your snow is gone soon.
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Post by: Fat Boy on March 05, 2010, 10:51:31 AM: John,
Any chance if you get these remade you could have an adjustment on some that are 1/4" shorter? I would think it would be a pretty easy program change on the CNC.
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Post by: yankee2500 on March 05, 2010, 01:02:15 PM: The problem with a minor change is they need to write a new program, and price for the parts is based on the number purchased. So unless there was a large demand for a revised unit it wouldn't be worth it.

John
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Post by: Fat Boy on March 05, 2010, 03:12:59 PM: John,
Thanks, and thanks for this extension, very happy I have it.
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Post by: Quiet1 on March 05, 2010, 03:42:16 PM: John,

I'll be watching my mailbox with great anticipation until it's arrival.

Thank you again for all your time, effort and perseverance in making these extensions become a reality.

Regards, Quiet1