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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by backupr9 on February 20, 2024, 09:02:39 AM »
Fully agree….it’s “horses for courses”.  I will here reprise an earlier post of mine:

I have owned R9’s and LWS 32’s for years. Although I usually carry an extra mag, I don’t foresee a likely combat reload, specifically because those particular firearms are belly guns used at very close ranges. If the 7 rounds loaded are ineffective at that range, the proximity of the assailant makes a reload unlikely especially with the heel mounted mag release. A “New York reload” would certainly be a better option.

If the distance is greater, the likelihood of an effective shot goes WAY down making a strategic withdrawal a very valid option. When I think I may be put in a situation requiring aimed fire at 15 or more yards, I usually carry a P365 with a 12+1 mage and a 15 round spare. A good knife may be the other strong consideration for a CQB “reload”.
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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by MikeInTexas on February 19, 2024, 10:25:07 PM »
I think if you are planning on using your R9 like a compact or larger model, it might not be the best choice in your situation.  Facing the need for fast magazine change is probably in the wheelhouse of a larger pistol.  The heel magazine release is a lot safer for deep pocket carry, where the chance of the release activating is lessened.  That is how I carry mine, even when carrying a larger handgun.

Once upon a time I shot quite a few competitions at the start of IPSC.  Quick draw, fast shooting and blazing magazine changes were name of the game. In no way does the Rohrbaugh fit that slot, IMHO.  You might look at the newer generation of small pistols like the FN Reflex (really good triggers out of the box), Springfield Hellcat, and the fan bois favorite Sig P365 in its various flavors.  These are all feature loaded, have that traditional American magazine release, decent capacity and carry really nicely in a belt based holster.

I don't have an issue switching between guns as I try to stay competent on most all my firearms, no issues with the bottom release on the old H&K squeeze cocker which I still carry on rare occasions.

Just my thoughts..............


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Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) / Re: How? Eric?
« Last post by ccoorreeyy on February 18, 2024, 04:17:35 PM »
4hrs to go and at $1225!  I wonder if this gun would have reached that price if the sellers description would have been accurate and described the gun as used with a replaced slide.  As a buyer it would stink to think your buying a new R9, be excited about it, and then come here and read that it's not what you thought you bought.  Seller even posted "I Guarantee my Descriptions".  Makes me wonder how many guns I've bought over the years that had bad info in the descriptions.
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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by Wanderer on February 18, 2024, 10:35:31 AM »
The thing I like about the paddle release is that I don't have to shift my grip to do a magazine change.  I use the middle finger of to operate the paddle.   Now the R9 frame might present a challenge since you have a fairly small grip surface.   I like to standardize as much as I can so that I don't have to spend time training differently.  On larger calibers and fuller size weapons that isn't an issue,  but the Walther PPS is the smallest paddle release I have.   For things smaller it has been button release.  Until the Seecamp and the R7 with the heal release.   I'm the least experienced with the heal release so maybe I'll end up preferring it. 
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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by MikeInTexas on February 18, 2024, 09:53:44 AM »
Very interesting thread you started.

I am watching this for some ideas and discussion as well.

(Personally I like the heel release magazine, I feel it's safer)
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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Re: Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by Wanderer on February 18, 2024, 09:25:52 AM »
As for materials,  are any newer alloys capable of standing up as well as steel for the slide allowing for shaving it down at all?   What about using titanium in the design.  Obviously that would cause the price to skyrocket.   


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The Water Cooler -- General Discussions / Hypothetical about Rohrbaugh type design
« Last post by Wanderer on February 17, 2024, 03:21:35 PM »
Just wondering about a hypothetical. Not taking into account patents and legalities and such,  could a pistol in the style of the Rohrbaugh be produced with a paddle magazine release rather than the current European type release without dramatically altering the size function.

Also have there been any advancements since production ended that would enable the size to be reduced any further without impacting functionality.   Like new materials or design elements that weren't available at the time.
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Classifieds -- For Buying or Selling / Re: Karl and Eric's R9 Robar/Rohrbaugh Pistols for Sale
« Last post by Wanderer on February 17, 2024, 03:14:56 PM »
It would be cool to have them for sure, hopefully someone who can appreciate and afford them will get them. 
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Classifieds -- For Buying or Selling / Re: Karl and Eric's R9 Robar/Rohrbaugh Pistols for Sale
« Last post by AmmonsArms on February 17, 2024, 09:38:56 AM »
Someone here is thinking about these. Send me a PM and we can work out a deal.
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Classifieds -- For Buying or Selling / Re: Stealth Number 2231 For Sale in Florida
« Last post by ECR on February 17, 2024, 06:27:12 AM »
Quote from: thewalk on February 14, 2024, 09:27:18 PM
Still the best 9mm carry piece all these years later Eric!
 8)

Not that I'm biased Walk, but I started carrying my "Last Rohrbaugh" R9 again and it's much more comfortable than my G26.

. . . just saying.   lol

ecr
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