Man up = PLEASE

[scaatylobo]

I was getting a bit scared after reading all the horror storys about dissembly of the R-9 and then the even worse re-assembly.So after tackling the task I am wondering how much real life handgun shooting and cleaning was really involved in all the whining that I have read.Idid clean my pistol yesterday and it literally fell apart,then took all of a minute to re-assemble !!.I then spoke to Maria at Rohrbaugh and she agreed with me as to the ease.I had to post this as I am a fairly frequent shooter and am familiar with many different firearms and was wondering if there was a disparity on this forum with actual shooters that clean their own ?.

[tracker]

Welcome, scaatylobo. Ease, or the lack of, in assembly and disassembly is a very subjective issue. I have always had the impression that forum members are sincere and tell us like they feel it. I am happy that it comes easy for you to clean the R9; it can only enhance your opinion and confidence in the weapon.  

[yankee2500]

Welcome scaatylobo, I do not find the R9 to be difficult to take down or reassemble but it is not as easy as my P380.

John

[Richard S]

Now . . . for those who want some real enjoyment in the fine art of fieldstripping and reassembly, try one of these gems:

  

[kjtrains]

scaatylobo.  I do not find it difficult either to take down or reassemble the R9.  I don't use any tools, and just follow the owner's manual.  

Glad also that it's easy for you.  Makes it all that more enjoyable to do the cleaning.    

[kjtrains]

Now . . . for those who want some real enjoyment in the fine art of fieldstripping and reassembly, try one of these gems:

  

Richard.  As you might recall, I have one of these, a Browning, Model 1922, .32 caliber long, and while field stripping, twisted the barrel extension, it flew off, and lost the
spring and slide extension catch to hold on the barrel extension).  You sent me a vendor's name that sold parts for these.

I ordered the part and it worked.  Thanks again!

[scaatylobo]

Thank you all,I must have read the weenie threads as it was making me change my Depends just thinking about cleaning her - till I actually did.just ordered 4 more springs [ now have 6 ] and 3 more mags too :-) .Now getting some good leather from a local [ Richie Leather Co ] used to work with Lou Alessi [ good guy he was !].

[kjtrains]

So, you make holsters!  That's good to know.    

[tracker]

You may have misread that, KJ. Ritchie makes holsters in Lou's old shop in Amherst N.Y.. I was fortunate to buy one of Lou's holsters a couple of years ago. He was a fine gentleman.

[kjtrains]

Thanks, tracker.  I wondered about that.  Where have you been, anyway?  Hope everything is OK.  You haven't been posting as much.

[tracker]

It's hard to get a word in edgewise; decided to give it a little rest.

[kjtrains]

Well, sometimes it happens that way.  I was concerned, though.

[tracker]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind thought and hope all is well with you.

[sslater]

Okay Richard.  I have to ask - what is that gun?  I don't recognize it.  

Steve

[scaatylobo]

Okay Richard.  I have to ask - what is that gun?  I don't recognize it.  

Steve

Not mine,but I believe its an Astra.And that was correct inasmuch as I do not make holsters [ wish I had started LONG ago ].I am dissapointed with the 'new' Alessi holsters and that is why I am going the "Richie Holster" route.Spoke to him and he EDC's a Rohrbaugh and will be making me a few sheaths for mine.