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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2014, 12:18:25 PM »

In my recollection the factory has wisely not taken an official position on any ammo except no +P. Other than that restriction it is up to the owner as to what suits him and his R9 best. Several owners have had anecdotal conversations about ammo with Karl and Maria but it was their opinion and preference at the time to be helpful and offer suggestions. Use whatever works for you. My distributor, Tom Watson, now deceased, steered me to the Gold Dots from day one and I evolved into the GD 124 gr. and HST 124 gr. as an alternative carry ammo. It is doubtful that you will ever hear a specific ammo recommendation from Rohrbaugh.   

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2014, 02:57:52 PM »
According to bob (not bamboobob) the definatiley recommended 115 gr ONLY.

As I spoke with Maria I was informed that silvertip or gold dot 115 for carry or American Eagle 115 Gr for range.

I am seeing that those who are ammo sensitive go heavy or go home frustrated. I am seeing 124 works more than 115 on this forum (but I'm a newb so I may be wrong).

If I am correct and some can fire 115 gr ok and everyone can fire 124 gr ok (provided there is not a problem with the gun) then why do we want people trying to love their R9's and potentially walking away in disgust (see bob's remarks).

That being said I am a newb with about 250 or so rounds through my R9 and with my numb hands typing this I am wishing I didn't have to test it out as much.

If some can't shoot the 124 gr because they jam like mine does on 115 I would be surprised.

Just forum discussion. Please don't take it that I think I know it all : )

Feedback requested fellas.
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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2014, 03:10:09 PM »
 Apparently, I did not state it clearly. Karl also once told me several years ago that he preferred WST 115 gr. but it was never a written policy or recommendation such as Seecamp or Kimber, for example.

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2014, 03:17:22 PM »
I got this from Rohrbaugh 01/18/2014:

FTF? failure to feed or failure to fire?  Following are some suggestions that have helped others with them
same type of problems.



 



First we will address ammo... We recommend Winchester
Silvertips 115 Gr. STHP and Speer Gold Dot 115 Gr. HP for carry and Federal
American Eagle 115 Gr. FMJ for plinking 124 Gr. may also be used for defense
and plinking.



 



You should be able to put through any standard ammo.  Although 147 can be standard it will beat up
the gun with extended use is not recommended. Remington, Corbon and Hornady
seem to have hard primers and don’t always function in our guns.  Keep in mind that this is a custom gun and
some guns don’t like certain ammo.  As an
important note remember never to use any +P or reloads only standard ammo.



 



The recoil for some after a while can cause fatigue in their
hand which can cause a limp wrist which, in turn will cause problems with
extraction, feeding and cycling. The second is with extended use if the gun is
not cleaned it can malfunction because our pistols have very tight tolerances
and a dirt buildup will cause issues.  We
suggest cleaning the gun after every 50 rounds.
We use 50 but you will need to be the judge especially if the ammo is
dirty.  The third is again with extended
use the metals will heat up and they can expand and can cause it to
malfunction.



 



Another tip for a smooth outing at the range is the speed at
which you’re pulling the trigger.  With
our gun the speed of the hammer is control by how fast your trigger pull is… So
when pulled at an even fast cadence it will increase the inertia therefore
increases a more positive ignition.  We
advise that when you go to the range to initially pull and shoot the gun as if
your life depended on it emptying the magazine.




 



We have found that when people follow the suggestions above
it helps them to have a successful outing.
Please give us a call if your problems persist.

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2014, 03:22:43 PM »
When i talked to them on the phone they pushed American Eagle 115gr as it was "made by Federal".  I got some of both in 115 grain.  I recall the focusing being on 115 grain mostly.  All my other 9mm are on 124 diets so I ran out and got a number of different 115 grains to try based on this.
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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #20 on: March 05, 2014, 04:12:05 PM »
Unfortunately so did I. I ended up running accross a bunch of WST 115 AND 115 American Eagle right after talking to Maria so I stocked up. Whoops. Well it's Glock fodder now I guess.

Anybody want some WST? Lol.

This is what Maria had been pushing right up to the point the factory began "The Move"

So I ask all you pros out there who successfully run 115 grain (which a lot of us obviously can't) can you run 124 GD's with equal success?

If so, they need to start recommending 124 instead of 115 IMHO : )

Let's see what y'all have to say 
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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2014, 04:14:04 PM »
I didn't receive that memo. Also, Federal HST 124 gr. was not mentioned in your document. It only became available to the public in the last year or so and has received wide praise with some gun tests with it on this forum.

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #22 on: March 05, 2014, 04:56:09 PM »
To further confuse the issue here is a post from Chris, "R9SCARRY", from the distant past. I think the key word in this discussion is "suggested" and "recommended." There are different ammo options for different owners and a lot of it is personal preference. Chris is very experienced and knowledgeable but was speaking for himself.

http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/rohrbaugh/basefile/ammo.htm
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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #23 on: March 05, 2014, 05:06:47 PM »
I didn't receive that memo. Also, Federal HST 124 gr. was not mentioned in your document. It only became available to the public in the last year or so and has received wide praise with some gun tests with it on this forum.

It was an email I got from them.  It wasn't signed by anyone so I don't know who sent it to me. 

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #24 on: March 05, 2014, 08:42:29 PM »
By now I've got about a thousand rounds through my R9S: 115g. 124g. and mostly 147g, without a hiccup.

147g is what I carry.

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #25 on: March 05, 2014, 08:54:35 PM »

Yea, Douglas! Great news. What is the approximate s/n on your R9?

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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #26 on: March 06, 2014, 02:42:27 PM »
So I ask all you pros out there who successfully run 115 grain (which a lot of us obviously can't) can you run 124 GD's with equal success?

Any responders?
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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #27 on: March 06, 2014, 08:06:09 PM »

Yea, Douglas! Great news. What is the approximate s/n on your R9?



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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2014, 04:57:52 PM »
Weather's nice guncats. Got any ammo for further testing sir? I'm eager to see your results man : )

Also, would ya consider firing some 115 GD or WST? I would like to see your results.
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Re: To be updated: the R9 2000 round test thread
« Reply #29 on: March 11, 2014, 10:46:49 PM »
I mainly shoot indoors so weather condition is not an issue, I actually like snowy days, get to keep all 15 lanes to myself  ;)

Haven't tried any premium ammo yet.