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Offline Arcturus

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Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« on: December 29, 2011, 04:05:08 PM »
I'm a newcomer, and am wondering how that got started? 

I just shot my new R9s recently, and I'm thinking it might be more appropriate for me to call it "My Little Mule!" ;D  Seriously, I really like this pistol and I look forward to carrying it for a long time to come.   I'm also very pleased with the hooked extension that I bought from John and look forward to trying the straight extension I have on order.

Michael

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Re: Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 06:30:27 PM »
Welcome to the Forum!

As for the origin of the term, "Pup," this link contains a discussion of it:

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/index.php?topic=4632.msg52133;topicseen#msg52133
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Re: Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 07:36:58 PM »
Arcturus Welcome to the group.

Richard left nothing to be added on the origin of the pup nickname.

Your straight extension shipped today. ;D
« Last Edit: December 29, 2011, 07:39:41 PM by yankee2500 »
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Re: Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 08:27:54 PM »
Arcturus.  Welcome to the Forum from me as well.  R9SCarry, as stated above, did coin the nickname, pup, as in one of his first posts where he used the word pup. 

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Thx Duane .... I think this is a timely measure, and all power to ya for kickin it off.  Over time I think this will grow considerably and give R9 owners somewhere to hang out.

I feel like one of the ''fortunate few'' thus far ... having now had mine a coupla weeks .... it is a joy to own.

Because there are those still anxious to learn more about this pup ... let me (again!) post a link to my range report and ammo comparison ..

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?threadid=81781

If it helps answer any questions then it will have been worth doing.
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Re: Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 08:53:27 PM »
Welcome to the forum Arcturus...I didn't know why it was called a pup either, but was cool finding out.
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Re: Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2012, 10:34:27 PM »
Welcome Arcturus, I own two R9s and I have no clue why they are called "Pups" either...
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Re: Why do you guys call it the Pup?
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2012, 10:52:03 PM »
maybe Duane could make a Stickey with the explanation. 8)
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