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Title: Burning curiosity
Post by: R9SCarry on July 10, 2004, 10:39:58 PM
Hey - Gator may be interested in this too ..... I am glad to see we have had several new members of late .. seems pace is picking up nicely.

I am intrigued tho to know ..... where did everyone hear of the board??  Even among us older members.

I knew of it from THR when Duane posted about it real early on .... so ..... where did y'all find out about it .... come on .. tell!!
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: DDGator on July 10, 2004, 11:06:53 PM
I am curious to hear as well.  Traffic is well up.  I know our members are talking us up at other places...  Word is spreading fast.  Thanks, guys and gals!

Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: M_V_Dell on July 10, 2004, 11:22:24 PM
Bought 2 R9s's from Alan Yost Firearms
(One for the wife) I did not  get a big hassel
I may have to buys guns in pairs from  now on

Found out about the board from "thehighroad.com"

Maury
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Rocnerd on February 22, 2005, 08:51:43 AM
I first heard of the R9 from someone over at Glocktalk.  Looked at the website and was at first put off at the price.  Several months of carrying my Sig 232 that was supposed to be my office carry piece started me looking for another alternative.  I remembered the R9 and after visiting their website again stumbled across this site from a Google or Yahoo search.  Funny thing is, after leaving the office carry piece at home more than I would like because of holster/belt/fit issues (I've tried a couple) the price of the R9 seemed reasonable.  Now that I have heard all the reports from this board it seems a bargain.  Besides I've paid that much for handguns before and they will sit in the safe unless to go kill some paper.  A reliable gun that will fit in my pocket that could save my life is worth every penny.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: DDGator on February 22, 2005, 11:30:34 AM
Amen to that.

I don't mind paying for quality and customer support.  Its the same reason I buy Surefire flashlights.

Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: theirishguard on February 22, 2005, 12:35:59 PM
Eric told me about the forum.  Tom
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on February 22, 2005, 04:15:45 PM
Darn ,  I can't remember ! ???
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: BillinPittsburgh on February 22, 2005, 09:48:09 PM
Heard about it on the North American Arms forum and Ron Graham's forum.  Lots of people who appreciate good pocket guns there as well as here.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Wayne on February 23, 2005, 10:11:55 AM
I found this forum on a google search.  I also had Eric tell me about it.

Does anyone know why there isn't a link on the rohrbaughfirearms.com site to this forum?  This site has so much value in terms of product education that it's a shame you have to happen upon it by chance.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: DDGator on February 23, 2005, 10:41:22 AM
RJ -- being an early adopter, I am sure you saw one of my posts on KTOG or the High Road announcing the new board.

The try to watch the major forums and I jump on any Rohrbaugh discussions and give the link.  I know a lot of you do too...

I talked to Eric originally about linking us off their site, but I think their lawyer said "no."  Damn lawyers.  ::)  This site is not officially affiliated with Rohrbaugh Firearms in any way, so for legal reasons they don't want to have an "official" connection.  Its largely the same reason that Eric doesn't post here.  Corporations have to be careful about statements they make that can be attributed to them later.  With this unofficial forum, that is not a problem for them.

If anyone here knows other places we should be linked from, let me know!



Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Wayne on February 23, 2005, 11:13:31 AM
How about packing.org?  The only mention of rohrbaugh was on the link to K&D Holsters.  They appear to have a good bit of traffic, but you have to search hard for anything about rohrbaugh.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: R9SCarry on February 23, 2005, 11:56:42 AM
My THR presence is moderately high profile and I have a sig link to here and to the FAQ site.  If the hits to FAQ are matched by folks dropping by here then I reckon even those links will have helped a little.

Duane makes valid points re no link to here from the Rohrbaugh official site - pity but - ''prudent'' I'd guess from legal perspective.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: theirishguard on February 23, 2005, 12:08:35 PM
What about the firearms auction sites?   Tom
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Richard S on February 23, 2005, 08:36:27 PM
RJ told me about the Forum.   We had been discussing the Rohrbaugh design by e-mail following the 2002 Shot Show, shortly after which I put my name in line for one of the first ones out of the factory.

Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: rbonin on February 23, 2005, 08:48:34 PM
As one of the recent newbies, I must say that I heard about this forum on The High Road, NAA and Graham Holsters sites.   To be honest, most of the folks who had the greatest influence were those with whom I first made an acquaintance with on the NAA site.  For several years I have utilized them as a wealth of information.  Their high opinions of the Rohrbaugh finally wore me down.  I surrendered and gave up all thoughts of a Kahr PM9.  And when I finally got to see one close up.... wow!  Many handguns may be doomed for storage after this arrives.  
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: DDGator on February 23, 2005, 08:57:43 PM
Yeah, I gotta admit that I was enamoured with the idea of the R-9 for a long time.  I placed my order having never laid eyes on one in person.  But -- I wasn't disappointed!
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: sharp on February 24, 2005, 05:16:25 PM
I stumbled upon the forum while trying to research the R9 just prior to buying mine right after the feature in American Handgunner.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Brenden on February 24, 2005, 09:30:51 PM
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Darn ,  I can't remember ! ???

I am trying to remember too!! ;D

I frequent a few boards-not enough time for any of them :(

I "studied" up for a VERY short time and ordered one.. 8)

Really is a short time period-but seems like a long time.. ;)
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: PCA on February 25, 2005, 09:17:32 AM
I placed my order for R9S in early November. When I was expediting the gun, in January, Eric recommended the site and the rest is history.

As I have posted elsewhere, this is the first handgun I have purchased in 4 years, having gone sour with firearms due to NJ gun laws. The Rohrbaugh better be good because the laws have gotten worse in NJ instead of better.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: theirishguard on February 25, 2005, 12:22:14 PM
PCA<    It must be awful to live in a state like NJ where its hard to be a good guy.   Tom
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: PCA on February 25, 2005, 02:23:44 PM
Tom,

Absolutely yes. It is sad when you take such joy in criticizing your  state because that is the only satisfaction available.

NJ is the most corrupt piece of dung in the union. Tell Trenton I said so.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: theirishguard on February 25, 2005, 04:11:50 PM
OK< Did you hear that Trenton?    Tom
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: sslater on March 21, 2005, 10:06:55 PM
My dealer suggested I sign up for the forum and surf thru it before placing my order for an R9S.  
Then he let me handle his personal R9S.  I placed the order right then and there.  Upon returning home, I signed on to The Rohrbaugh Forum.  
I'm getting pretty anxious to receive my own gun.  It's been, what, seven days.  :D
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: R9SCarry on March 21, 2005, 10:25:53 PM
sslater - welcome aboard the good ship Rohrbaugh! :)

Glad you had the chance to see and handle one with your dealer.  Several folks here have actually bought ''sight unseen'' - but still I think have expressed delight and satisfaction on receipt of their ''pup''.

Hope your wait will not be too long or hard to endure.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: alfonso2501 on April 18, 2005, 10:26:09 PM
I will from time to time lurk on over to the NAA forum & saw mention of this place from the good folks over there.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: FireBreather01 on April 19, 2005, 03:03:35 AM
As I recall, I first saw the R9 in 'American Handgunner' and was impressed with the review. I then went online in doing a search under Rohrbaugh, this forum popped up. I was intrigued by the AH article but it was the forum members that 'sold' me on the idea of getting one.

By the time I decided to get one the factory had just shut down for the move so I thought I was in for a looonnng wait, as many others did. Fortunately, I found a dealer that had one last R9S available and I got mine in mid-December. I carry it every day.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Wayne on April 19, 2005, 07:50:41 PM
Just like FireBreather, I first saw the R9 in American Handgunner.  I'm not one to ever throw out any of my "gun magazines", but I still keep that AH issue in a special drawer in my nightstand.

Between the time I ordered my R9 and the time it came in, it was my favorite read.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: TripleOught on May 12, 2005, 05:12:12 PM
hey everyone, i just saw a small article on the R9 in my American Rifleman magazine that came today.  i love the size of the gun, as i have a kel-tec for a back-up carry but it's dependability is fickle at best.  i was trying to do some research on other small pocket guns .380 and above and came across the forum. already found lots of interesting stuff.  hopefully i can find one to touch up here in michigan soon...
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Brenden on May 12, 2005, 10:51:36 PM
Welcome... :)
They do have R9s in Michigan.. ;)
I am northern lower and I can attest to that.. ;D

Once again-Welcome..

Brenden


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hey everyone, i just saw a small article on the R9 in my American Rifleman magazine that came today.  i love the size of the gun, as i have a kel-tec for a back-up carry but it's dependability is fickle at best.  i was trying to do some research on other small pocket guns .380 and above and came across the forum. already found lots of interesting stuff.  hopefully i can find one to touch up here in michigan soon...
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: TripleOught on May 13, 2005, 05:55:49 PM
i'm hoping i'll be able to mess with one at the birch run gunshow coming up in the next week.  seems to be a pretty big one in michigan with tons of popular dealers with interesting things.  can't hardly wait...
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: Skyhook on June 08, 2005, 06:11:24 PM
Burning curiosity? Well, I got my 'heads-up' from GlockTalk.
Title: Re: Burning curiosity
Post by: doubletapMike on July 04, 2005, 12:38:27 PM
I first heard about the R-9s in NRA's American Rifleman, then did a google search. I think...!
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