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Offline jarcher

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Re: First range trip – Very disappointing
« Reply #75 on: September 25, 2005, 02:45:25 AM »
I just read that, thanks.  Is there any information about polishing posted somewhere?

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Re: First range trip – Very disappointing
« Reply #77 on: November 05, 2005, 02:14:09 PM »
I've had other problems with my R-9, but never a Faiure To Feed (FTF), even though I've used a variety of ammo. I have fired about 390 total rounds with my R-9. 100 rounds of of this was Speer 115 grain GDHPs with no FTFeed problems.

There is one important thing I've learned after firing about 390 rounds with my R-9. YOU HAVE TO HOLD ON TO IT VERY VERY TIGHT! I have shot many hand guns in my life and I very seldom get a "limp wrist" type failure with my normal grip, even when firing my Kel tec P3-AT .380 with hot Corbon ammo. But using my normal grip on the R-9 was sometimes giving me failure to eject problems. So I griped my R-9 even tighter and these problems went away. Try it, maybe it will help with some of the problems. Good Luck.

Ed
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Re: First range trip – Very disappointing
« Reply #78 on: November 05, 2005, 10:21:07 PM »
Edman, good thoughts, thanks for sharing your results.
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Re: First range trip – Very disappointing
« Reply #79 on: November 06, 2005, 09:41:29 AM »
Edman, that's what I learned, too. I'm glad it's working out for you!  :)

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Re: First range trip – Very disappointing
« Reply #80 on: November 06, 2005, 10:19:18 AM »
Ed, thanks for the comments about holding the R9S tightly.  I feel exactly the same way.

My good experience is almost certainly based upon abrasive tape which has helped maintain control.  To me, it means the difference between success and failure.

Bill