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Title: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 07:09:37 AM
Good Day Forum Members,

While it has been a decisive decision to not join the forum through the years, now, after just over one year since we sold our business to Remington, I feel I am not in breach of our contract to interact here and, hopefully, answer some of your questions about the R9 Series Pistols in 9mm and .380 caliber. One thing I will not do is get into behind the scenes discussions which may cause harm to anyone, myself included. I will hold true to our five year none-compete clause which we signed at the time of the sale. With just less than four years remaining, time will tell what my brother Karl and I will do after that time elapses. I can tell you this. . . . . You never know what a Rohrbaugh comes up with.

With that said, I am proud of what Duane Daiker and so many of you folks here have done for yourselves to help each other both during and after our run as “The World’s Smallest and Lightest 9mm Handgun” and The NRA Shooting Illustrated magazine's "Handgun of the Year" for 2005. I trust I can help add some insight along the way in reference to the history of this venture for The Rohrbaugh Family.

I look forward to our interaction and hold conversation here on The Rohrbaugh Forum. Please note however, that while I have finally made this decision to join, I am quite busy with our two grandsons, a two year old and a newborn, which requires much family time. I have also returned to my first love ~ The arts and music. I play musical instruments and spend a good part of my day rehearsing, composing, etc., so I will chime in here often enough to answer your questions and participate with threads of interest to me, but that is my current passion of interest.

Well, as they say on many forums:   "See you 'round the boards."   

Sincere Respectful Regards,

  Eric C. Rohrbaugh

Former Co-Founder
Rohrbaugh Firearms Corp.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: CaptBW on February 26, 2015, 07:23:35 AM
Welcome aboard. Happy to have you join us.
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Post by: dddonkey on February 26, 2015, 07:35:52 AM
Too cool, welcome and thank you for joining! I love my stealth that I got from Tom W. and it will stay as my edc. I look forward to seeing what you have to say and any questions that may come up.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on February 26, 2015, 07:46:33 AM
Welcome! My partner and I sold our business back in 1993, also had to sign covenants not to compete, and as a result of the sale had 250 very angry employees. They all did not understand why we did it. They hated us for what we did. The industry we were in peaked in 1993, and after that point continued a steep decline in revenues to the point where in 2000, the business would have been bankrupt. Timing is everything. As Danny DeVito said in Other People's Money, " When you're trying to get an increased share of a decreasing market...it's too late!"  That was our problem. Whatever your reasons were for selling, I'm sure your timing and reasons were sound. We all look forward to when your compete clauses expire and the R45 is unveiled...wishful thinking? Again, welcome aboard.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: backupr9 on February 26, 2015, 08:49:37 AM
Eric, it will be great to have you "officially" a forum member while you enjoy your grandchildren and your music.  My Covert is and has been since purchased my daily carry.  I can only thank you for the heart and soul that the Rohrbaugh's so obviously put into this incredible little handgun.
John
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: JoshA on February 26, 2015, 09:45:47 AM
Shweet!

Though a newbie to the R9 game I love the product and look forward to your posts.

Thanks for joining Eric.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: BlueC2 on February 26, 2015, 09:51:10 AM
Eric,

Very nice to have you on the Forum! Cant wait to hear more details about the early guns.

Ryan
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 10:18:08 AM
Thank you all here so far today. I am humbled by the emails, phone calls and yes, even letters I have received through the years. As many of you remember, as an owner of one of our firearms, we always considered you family. . . . . no joke about that. That is how Karl and I and even our mother thought about our endeavor and our products. I have to dig it up, but I have a photograph of the matriarch assembling some easy to do items, such as the hammer/strut assemblies somewhere in a computer. Once I find that, I may post it here. They were truly The Greatest Generation. Our father would have been so proud to have seen this company with his name on it. He was a WWII guy. He did many things to include training on the .45 caliber pistols and the Thompson sub-machine guns. . . . . but that, as they say, is another story. I believe as time goes on, I may discuss some family history here as it really brings into the fold how Karl and I grew up, our instilled values and just being a good person comes to be the representation of what it is to be a Rohrbaugh. Karl and I were always tinkering with "stuff".

More dialogue to come . . . . . . I have just begun to express my feelings and visions here. . . . and I will only do so because I understand there may be those who have a sincere interest. Otherwise, I do not intend to bloviate. 

"Speak" with you all later on.

Enjoy your day and please be safe out there.

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: BlueC2 on February 26, 2015, 10:30:29 AM
Thank you all here so far today. I am humbled by the emails, phone calls and yes, even letters I have received through the years. As many of you remember, as an owner of one of our firearms, we always considered you family. . . . . no joke about that. That is how Karl and I and even our mother thought about our endeavor and our products. I have to dig it up, but I have a photograph of the matriarch assembling some easy to do items, such as the hammer/strut assemblies somewhere in a computer. Once I find that, I may post it here. They were truly The Greatest Generation. Our father would have been so proud to have seen this company with his name on it. He was a WWII guy. He did many things to include training on the .45 caliber pistols and the Thompson sub-machine guns. . . . . but that, as they say, is another story. I believe as time goes on, I may discuss some family history here as it really brings into the fold how Karl and I grew up, our instilled values and just being a good person comes to be the representation of what it is to be a Rohrbaugh. Karl and I were always tinkering with "stuff".

More dialogue to come . . . . . . I have just begun to express my feelings and visions here. . . . and I will only do so because I understand there may be those who have a sincere interest. Otherwise, I do not intend to bloviate. 

"Speak" with you all later on.

Enjoy your day and please be safe out there.

Regards,

Eric R.

Eric - Thanks again for joining! It is going to be great having you around here.

Is it too early to ask to see a pic of your gun? ;D
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 12:19:48 PM
Sure thing Ryan!  Here she is in all of her early glory. I built my #2 this way back then and never touched it. It is all original ~ inside and out!  I don't shoot it any more, just show it at this point. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: BlueC2 on February 26, 2015, 12:51:57 PM
Eric - THAT is a beautiful gun!

Interesting that you also went sightless.

Ryan
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: DDGator on February 26, 2015, 01:17:41 PM

Hmmm.  I did not know Eric was going to do this...  Very nice.    8)

Eric is a fascinating guy, and has been a good friend for a long time.  I know that you all will appreciate his stories and his insights.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 01:25:32 PM
Yeah, I know Duane. . . . . I got up this morning . . . . thought about it. . . . and made the decision to join in.  Thanks for having me around!
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 01:30:13 PM
Eric - THAT is a beautiful gun!

Interesting that you also went sightless.

Ryan

Our original design had no sights. . . .What do you need them for!? The gun was designed as a last ditch self-protection firearm. You're not using sights! . . . . the bad guy is in your face or within a few feet! . . . . and, frankly, that is the real deal. We put sights on the R9 due largely to a fellow named Robert "Bob" Jensen, A.K.A. "Blackhawk". If not for him, what you see here as serial number 2 would have been it. . . . period. I'll disclose some stories about what went on behind the scenes as time goes on. I was going to write a book, but, what the hell, I'd rather just share it here amongst friends!

ecr
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Covert23 on February 26, 2015, 02:10:17 PM
Congrats on your new endevours Sir!  The past few months I was debating on wether or not to sell my first Rohrbaugh but ended up buying a 2nd instead:).  What changed my mind?  I ended up in the hospital last month to have a brain tumour removed (all is good now), and I actually started to miss the little guy.  Found my 2nd one a week after I returned home from the hospital.   Thank you for a wonderful product and enjoy those grandchildren!! 
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 02:17:22 PM
Wow Covert. Glad to hear you were able to get things in check health wise. Good for you Sir. Life is short, so continue to enjoy everything you can!
I thank you for your positive words about our product and our grandchildren also.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Richard S on February 26, 2015, 03:22:07 PM
Eric, my dear friend, I just completed the morning's home-health-care ritual for Joyce and checked the Forum.  What do I see but a new member -- and what a member

Welcome to the Forum that Duane created ten years ago and which has been sustained not only by his dedication and effort but also by the finest pocket pistol yet designed and marketed -- the pistol that has been my EDC for a decade. The debt I feel I owe to you and Karl is profound.

Again, welcome "in from the cold."

Richard
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 03:27:09 PM
Hello Richard,

Yes, I finally took the plunge and joined the forum. Glad to finally be here. If we were still in business, I would have continued as I have since the early days of the forum, but now, things are different so here I am. I trust all is well at Critter Creek and with Joyce. I will be taking a trip by motorcycle in mid-April this year and hope to stop by and finally meet you both in person. I hope this to be agreeable to you.

OK. . . . Thank you all again for the welcomes. Carry on now.

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Richard S on February 26, 2015, 04:51:38 PM
Eric:

You will be as welcome here at Critter Creek as springtime in the mountains.  8)
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 26, 2015, 05:44:19 PM
Well, don't you cringe none when I pull up on my old factory BMW Police bike. lol
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: mbscdh on February 26, 2015, 05:48:44 PM
Eric, glad to have you on here!
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Post by: wildmanwill on February 26, 2015, 07:48:15 PM
Welcome Eric! Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself and all. I look forward to having you on here as a representative of the Rohrbaugh family. Again, welcome to our forum family, its nice to see you here.  We sure have a lot to catch up on!
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 27, 2015, 08:48:22 AM
We certainly do Will.  We certainly do . . . . . .
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: HLGJr on February 27, 2015, 02:30:18 PM
Eric, It is really good to hear you are doing well. I bought two of your new R9s at the 2004 Shot Show.
Herb
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: backupr9 on February 27, 2015, 03:00:27 PM
Welcome to the forum Herb...stick around!
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 27, 2015, 04:03:30 PM
Eric, It is really good to hear you are doing well. I bought two of your new R9s at the 2004 Shot Show.
Herb

Ah haaa. . . . Thank you Herb. I see you're new around these parts also. lol . . . . . Welcome aboard!    ;)
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Richard S on February 27, 2015, 04:45:58 PM
And a welcome from me as well, Herb. 
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: johnny on February 28, 2015, 08:02:44 AM
    Eric,
  First of all, welcome. I think we needed the boost.
       I have had my R9,(R5201) for 3 years maybe. I bought it new thru a friend who also is one of our county sheriff deputies that in addition has an FFL. I have had Glocks, S&W,Ed Browns, and one Nighthawk. I currently have a Glock 27,Glock 42,Ed Brown Kobra Lightweight,Knighthawk T3,and my R9.
        A few months back I went to call the company to order something, and check on the status of the 45, and of course I couldn't get thru. So obviously I went to this forum which I hadn't been on in some time. I was truly shocked when I realized what had transpired. That's when I decided to purchase the 42.I figured maybe my Rohrbaugh should be thoroughly cleaned and put in its original box, and put away.However,I seem to constantly get it back out and carry it.My 42 is ok and I love my Kobra,but it's still a bit heavy, even thou the frame is aluminum.
           There isn't anything that comes close to the comfort I feel when carrying my R9.I shoot pistol league weekly year around, so I'm pretty familiar with handguns. I don't know what is going to happen in the future with any kind of part and service support, and I suspect you can't say a whole lot,however,you made a fantastic gun, and I take my hat off to you, your brother, and all that were involved in your company.
                                                                                                                                                    John,
                                                                                                                                                        Wisconsin

         




Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 28, 2015, 10:21:13 AM
Thank You John. . . . . I truly appreciate your kind remarks here. As for what the future holds. . . . I have no idea, but I can say if your R9 is in good shooting condition right now, I would clean and oil it, load her up with the defense rounds you like to carry in it and put it in your holster and carry it. Let's face it . . . . Carrying the R9 does not wear out the workings of it, does it!? Not at all! So, all of you folks who cleaned it and put the away in your safes a "Safe Queens". . . . Bring them back out and carry them. I would limit firing it at this time, however, if you put a magazine through it and it functions well. . . . . it is certainly fine and capable to carry it. If it works when you are done servicing it, don't hide it. . . . Carry it! 

Nuff said. . . . ecr

PS:   The photograph attached here is one of the last R9s built at our factory. I was designed and built by our lead tech, Mr. Donato Fucci Jr. for his personal use. It is a brushed pewter look with all polished parts. His R9 came out as a very special firearm. We are glad he made it prior to the sell. He deserved it! The Serial Number was hand picked: R7000. The coating on the frame was a special color, one of about 11 we had experimented with and never used in production. Donato grabbed this frame, unfortunately, the others were all cut in half and destroyed by yours truly. The other treatments included: Blue, Gold, Green, Deep Red, Black and Silver. All were done in different finishes to include: High Gloss (chrome like colors - a very neat look!) and Satin.  Those would have been something very special. . . .Like Karl used to say through the years: "Functional jewelry".
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: dddonkey on February 28, 2015, 10:53:54 AM
Thats such a cool pic! Thanks for posting.
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Post by: JoshA on February 28, 2015, 11:14:16 AM
Shweet!

Wow that picture is somewhat inspiring to this gunhead.

Makes me imagine whole new realms of what an R9 can look like. Never saw that coming. VERY COOL.

Thanks for breaking that pic out Eric.

Its a bit hard to tell, is the slide polished Eric?
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: tracker on February 28, 2015, 12:41:13 PM

What is the finish treatment on the grips, Eric? Were those originally AlumaGrips?
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Richard S on February 28, 2015, 01:13:17 PM
*** Let's face it . . . . Carrying the R9 does not wear out the workings of it, does it!? Not at all! So, all of you folks who cleaned it and put the away in your safes a "Safe Queens". . . . Bring them back out and carry them. I would limit firing it at this time, however, if you put a magazine through it and it functions well. . . . . it is certainly fine and capable to carry it. If it works when you are done servicing it, don't hide it. . . . Carry it! 

Nuff said. . . . ecr
***

Absolute gospel!

_____

[Two weeks short of 11 years of EDC for R9 No. 132.]
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 28, 2015, 06:31:13 PM
Shweet!

Wow that picture is somewhat inspiring to this gunhead.

Makes me imagine whole new realms of what an R9 can look like. Never saw that coming. VERY COOL.

Thanks for breaking that pic out Eric.

Its a bit hard to tell, is the slide polished Eric?

Yes, Josh. Donato wanted to try his hand at polishing, so he did it at the shop himself. He was only with us for about three years or so before we sold the company to Remington. He came in as an apprentice under me. . . . . and he did wonderful things here at Rohrbaugh. I was able to offer him jobs with some of our venders and competition, but he would have had to move out of state. He did not want to do that as his parents needed help, so as a young man in his early 20s, he did the honorable thing and remains here on the Island working locally in a gun shop. I'm proud of what he decided to do. . . . . a young lad in his twenties taking care of his parents and their home because their family situation dictated he needed to do so. Rare today for these young kids to step up to the plate and do that like the old days.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 28, 2015, 06:39:18 PM

What is the finish treatment on the grips, Eric? Were those originally AlumaGrips?

That is exactly what they are Tracker. . . . . A standard set of AlumaGrips we had made. These are the gray anodized color. In stock we had black, gray, olive and silver. We were selling them for a time, but we found that with the aluminum grip against the aluminum frame there was an issue of the grip screws loosening up after just one magazine of ammunition through the gun. . . . Even with medium Loctite on the screws! We gave up selling those and had cases of them laying around for years. While they do look good for a presentation piece, I wouldn't use them on my carry gun. It's sad those didn't work out so well. . . . . . I can tell you it cost a bunch of cash to find that out!  Oh well. . . . . . Next grip set material please.  lol
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: JoshA on February 28, 2015, 06:40:09 PM
Shweet!

Wow that picture is somewhat inspiring to this gunhead.

Makes me imagine whole new realms of what an R9 can look like. Never saw that coming. VERY COOL.

Thanks for breaking that pic out Eric.

Its a bit hard to tell, is the slide polished Eric?

Yes, Josh. Donato wanted to try his hand at polishing, so he did it at the shop himself. He was only with us for about three years or so before we sold the company to Remington. He came in as an apprentice under me. . . . . and he did wonderful things here at Rohrbaugh. I was able to offer him jobs with some of our venders and competition, but he would had had to move out of state. He did not want to do that as his parents needed help, so as a young man in his early 20s, he did the honorable thing and remains here on the Island working locally in a gun shop. I'm proud of what he decided to do. . . . . a young lad in his twenties taking care of his parents and their home because their family situation dictated he needed to do so. Rare today for these young kids to step up to the plate and do that like the old days.

Rare and impressive indeed. Sounds like a guy whose character is as sterling as the pistol he helped to customize. Great story. 
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on February 28, 2015, 06:46:00 PM
True Josh. Little inside scoop stories such as this are what I hope to present as we move forward here on the forum. I hope you all here and Duane don't mind. If it is out of place, please let me know via a PM here and I will stay to simply answering questions about the R9 workings instead. No disrespect intended as I enter the forum arena.

Peace.

ecr
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: tracker on February 28, 2015, 07:07:17 PM

Please keep 'em coming, Eric.
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Post by: JoshA on February 28, 2015, 07:24:48 PM

Please keep 'em coming, Eric.

+1

Here here.

We all need good stories. Of course I guess we could just listen to the news for such stories of inspiration... On second thought, keep em coming : )
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: CaptBW on March 01, 2015, 08:50:19 AM
Eric,

It is great to hear the stories. Please continue.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: mz368 on March 02, 2015, 07:11:38 AM
Yes.  Please keep them coming.

Chris
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: gtf2859 on March 04, 2015, 04:16:17 PM
I just joined this group.  I bought an R9 in May 2007.  I 've never had a problem with the gun.  I know I can speak for all of us to say thank you for making the smallest best 9mm on the market.  Whoever saw this gun of mine thought I was the luckiest person around for having it.  While I'm not wealthy,  people have made me feel wealthy telling me they just couldn't afford one,  and making me feel special that I had one.   I've never had the best or most expensive of anything, except this gun.   Long live the Rohrbaugh line.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Richard S on March 04, 2015, 09:05:06 PM
GTF:

True wealth is not measured in material things but in one's state of mind and overall philosophy, including an appreciation of art when it is manifested as an exquisite combination of form and function.  You have decided to own an R9.  I do not know you personally, but that single decision sets you apart as one likely to be quite "wealthy" in many ways.

Welcome to the Forum.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on March 05, 2015, 07:37:12 AM
You two gentlemen, gtf2859 and Richard, just made me choke up with good tears this morning on the Island with a light snow falling past my window overlooking the evergreens. Picture perfect setting to have read these statements this morning. Thank you and everyone from the bottom of my heart for such humbling thoughts. I only wish we could have continued in a better light. I will do my best here within your forum in whatever capacity I may.

  . . . . . oh and yes gtf ~ Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Brenden on March 14, 2015, 12:38:09 AM
Eric,
    Wanted to let you know how much your input is appreciated here!
I fell absolutely hard for the Pup and for awhile tried to own everyone I could!! ;) at least it seemed like it...

I bought my first,and second R9 sight unseen! That's how secure I felt about it! Carried one ever since and I've been here since day two of the forum I believe!

Looking forward to what lies ahead for the forum and it's new members!!
 
Welcome aboard!
Brenden
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on March 14, 2015, 06:23:35 PM
Thanks Brenden. . . . . . Glad to finally be here. As time permits on my end, I will try to post some more photographs and some stories that may be of interest to all R9 owners.

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: T-Man on March 17, 2015, 05:53:49 PM
Hi, Eric!

I'm a VERY infrequent poster on this site, but I pocket carry my R9s Stealth frequently and love the little gun. I'm glad to see you joined this site and will be watching for your posts hoping to get more insight into these cool little pistols.

Thank you for your time and input!
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on March 17, 2015, 09:39:29 PM
Good Evening Ted and thank you for stopping by here today on the forum. Thank you also for your trust in my brother Karl and I for creating our little 9mm pistol for you. It has been nice to see many folks are now beginning to carry their R9s again as I chime in with some insight to the do's and don'ts with it. Keep it clean and lubed and carry the ammunition your particular R9 likes and all should be well should the unthinkable time comes that you need to depend on it for your protection or the protection of your family or friends. That is why we made them!

Stay well and stop by the boards here and enjoy some new found comradery.

Have a good evening.

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Magrred on March 17, 2015, 10:27:52 PM
Hi Eric,

Thanks for all the comments and insights into the great Rohrbaugh firearm. They are greatly appreciated.

I do have a question about the COVERT. Was it a Rohrbaugh sponcered / supported venture with Wilson or a third party venture. I have one along with a Stealth and love them both.

Thanks in advance,

MAGRRED
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on March 18, 2015, 04:07:31 PM
Hey Mag ~ Welcome to the forum.

In reference to your "COVERT" model. Those were not our bird. We sold Standard Rohrbaugh R9 pistols to Arego's Wholesale Guns Inc., 1558 G Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR. 71913 ~ Usually 10 or 20 at a clip. They sent them out to Wilson for their handiwork and then Arego's sold them as the "COVERT" Model R9. While we did take care of the warranty repairs when needed on them, Arego's paid us a fee for that service, so it was pretty much his deal. Later on in the sales, we ended up taking care of any warranty work without payment from him. It's all good though overall.

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: backupr9 on March 19, 2015, 10:26:28 PM
MY EDC is a Covert...it had to have some work done by Eric's people once, and has been a truly trustworthy and dependable carry piece since that time.  I doubt that it has any advantage over the stealth (for those of us who don't want a shiny carry weapon).
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on April 01, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Eric: I was wondering if you ever started a collection of magazine articles about the Rohrbaughs?...and how many that exist? Thanks, Norm
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on April 01, 2015, 10:24:33 PM
Eric: I was wondering if you ever started a collection of magazine articles about the Rohrbaughs?...and how many that exist? Thanks, Norm

Actually, we had a spiral folder with those somewhere. Karl had it, but I don't know what happened to it after the move. I'll ask him if he has it. While it was not up to date fully, there were many articles through the years that we did cut out and keep. If he has it, I'll scan those and post them for the forum as history. Thank you for asking Norm

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on April 01, 2015, 10:44:04 PM
I have 3 magazines with mentions of the R9 on the front page. Would love to know what else exists. Thanks Eric, Norm.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: T-Man on April 02, 2015, 08:50:11 PM
Hey Eric, just curious... did you guys influence VZ to start making R9 grips or did they decide to do so on their own?

I've been trying repeatedly to persuade them to offer grips for pistols they don't currently offer, but they won't consider.

Just wondering how you successfully persuaded them to do it, if you did.

Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on April 05, 2015, 07:51:08 PM
Hey Ted,

Happy Easter / Passover to you and yours. In ref. to the VZ grips. . . . a cool story. We were at the Las Vegas S.H.O.T. Show a few years back and were at our booth when John Van Zyck from VZ Grips stopped by with an R9 with his grips on them! Karl and I went over to their booth, which was, interestingly enough, just down the aisle from us! Go figure. So we liked what we saw and asked them to make us a few offerings, hence the blue, black carbon fiber and G10 VZ grips we went with during our final years of production. I loved them because they bowed out instead of the flat type we always had on the R9 pistols. I wish had we found them sooner, they would have been our OEM for years!

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: pjames32 on April 09, 2015, 02:39:49 PM
Eric
I'm fairly new to the forum and still have not found an R9 to buy.
I joined after I had a chance to shoot a magazine.
I'm glad you have joined this forum and look forward to your input and stories.
Paul James
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Griff on April 09, 2015, 09:27:18 PM
PJ,
Welcome to the forum. I believe Eric R. Has probably left on his motorcycle trip.

After I first discovered Rohrbaugh, I had a time finding one to buy as well.  I called every gun store within 100 miles to find a dealer. Keep up your search, it is definitely worth it.

I also know that many of our forum members have done well in acquiring their pup here on the forum.

Good luck in your search.

Griff
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on April 09, 2015, 10:36:54 PM
I'm fairly new to the forum and still have not found an R9 to buy.
I joined after I had a chance to shoot a magazine.
I'm glad you have joined this forum and look forward to your input and stories.
Paul James


Paul: Which R9 are u looking for? The Stealth or R9S? I will keep my eyes and ears open.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Swengen on April 11, 2015, 04:02:34 PM
Hi Eric,  Glad you are on board!  Love my Stealth.  Talked with Karl once about an eject issue I sometimes had.  The service I received from you guys was absolutely the best.  This little pup never fails me at the range and give great confidence in my pocket.  I'm hoping to soon find another magazine extension like the one I was able to get on the forum.  Have VZ grips on mine and what a package it is!  Thank you Rohrbaugh guys!
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: pjames32 on April 12, 2015, 04:55:41 PM
Cargatiaville-I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what I want. The pistol I fired was a Stealth. I'm not looking for a safe queen, just a carry gun.
Paul James
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: MRC on April 12, 2015, 05:53:38 PM
Cargatiaville-I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what I want. The pistol I fired was a Stealth. I'm not looking for a safe queen, just a carry gun.
Paul James

This one has been for sale for a week or so.  At least it is a reputable Dealer.  Good luck.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/Rohrbaugh-Pistols.cfm?cat_id=1420

Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on April 12, 2015, 07:22:43 PM
That gun sold the 1st day of the ad.  I inquired for a friend of mine. They take their time canceling ads.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: MRC on April 12, 2015, 08:20:50 PM
That makes sense Norm.  I was wondering what was wrong with it, a good price and a reputable Dealer, I thought it would go fast.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on April 20, 2015, 09:45:10 PM
Hello Al. . . . I was away on a much needed vacation and now that I have returned home, I am just checking in here now to begin to play "catch up". Thank you for believing on our little R9 and I wish you all the best with it. As always now here, should you have any questions about the pistol, feel free to PM me here and I will do my best to answer them for you. Take care now and stay safe.

Regards,

Eric R.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on April 21, 2015, 08:13:39 AM
Welcome back Eric! The Forum has been a bit quiet in your absence.
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: Richard S on April 21, 2015, 09:19:28 PM
Eric:

It was good to hear that you made it safely back to your home.  That storm front was chasing you for sure.

Joyce and I thoroughly enjoyed your visit to Critter Creek.  And that BMW motorcycle of yours is a real thing of beauty.

Thank you also for giving R9 No. 132 its 11-year checkup and clean bill of health.  It's a good feeling to have the man who made the pistol examine it and pronounce it to be in "good health."

Remember that you and yours always have a place waiting here in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.

Richard
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: ECR on April 21, 2015, 09:31:58 PM
Richard. . . . . I had the most pleasant stay I've had anywhere in decades. . . . yes, decades!  You and Joyce are quite the couple and, frankly, I'll say it here: I love ya both!  It is fantastic to have become such good friends just because you purchased a gun we made for you. You are both extremely interesting people, I must say. Critter Creek is a special place too. . . . . It is about as peaceful as it can be. I can't wait to see you both again when Joyce is able to speak more easily. . . . . and I'll have my wife Jill with me too! They will get along famously!

Until then . . . you take care and thanks for putting up with me for the day. 

Regards,

Eric
Title: Re: Introducing myself - Eric C. Rohrbaugh
Post by: cargaritaville on April 21, 2015, 09:37:57 PM
It doesn't get any better than that.