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[R9GiRl]

Hello everyone!  I just purchased a R9S today ($1029+tax).  I know more than retail but I see that seems to be the norm.  I had a HK P2000SK with the insight laser, but some dumbass broke into my home and stole it.  I won't keep my fingers crossed to get it back but, who knows?  Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi, my name is Jessica and I am from Texas.  I am 27 years old and believe I bought the best 9mm for concealment and protection available.  I haven't shot it yet but, I hope I don't knock myself out with the reported recoil.  I hope to learn as much as possible here as I have noticed the majority of you are most helpful to people with questions. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this forum!

[Richard S]

R9GiRl:

Welcome to the Forum!  You did indeed purchase "the best 9mm for concealment and protection available."  If you haven't already done so, check out Chris's excellent FAQ site:

http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/rohrbaugh/

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your HK.  Here's hoping the police are able to collar the "perp" and return it to you.

[Michigunner]

Jessica,

Welcome to the forum.  There are many fine members here.  Please come back often.

I hope you get that great HK returned OK.

Bill

[R9GiRl]

Thank you!  After I figure out how to upload photos, I will take some pics today by my pool in my bikini for you all.  You'll also get to see my "other" security measures.  

[tracker]

Doesn't sound like much insecurity in your part of Texas,
Jessica; welcome onboard.

[Salute]

Yeah, Yeah, Jessica,

Everybody tells us that.

[R9GiRl]

Like promised, I am an honorable woman ...








Enjoy!!!

[tracker]

And also very well protected. The guy who stole your HK
really was a dumbass.

[R9GiRl]

O.K. so I went out and got a Pachmayr #4 slip on at the gun show in San Antonio. Fits perfect and compliments the gun for my petite hands and, in my opinion, the astethics of R9S.  Now I want the trigger extension so, I believe it to be a Pearce compatible with Kahr's MK9/K9/K40 right?  I understand I will have to "sculpt" the extension to the R9's magazine release.  Now the hard part... I cannot for the life of me find a holster.  I am pretty petite and usually wear form fitting clothing.  I've come to the sad conclusion that I will have to buy a smart carry or the like. I guess the best in concealment for my frame.  Just look like a pair of depends undergarments that some moths got a hold of.  Maybe I'm too critical. Does anyone know of a good concealment holster for small bodied women?

[R9GiRl]

I apologize, I knew, but forgot, about the accessories section.  Your humble forgiveness is requested and if a kind Mod would teleport the above to the appropriate place, I would be forever in debt. Thank you...

[BillinPittsburgh]

Hi Jessica,

If you have pockets that would work, RJ Hedley, Ron Graham, and K&D Holsters make good pocket holsters.  I have personal experience with the first two.  Pocket carry is really the purpose of guns this small.

http://hedleyholsters.com/

http://www.grahamholsters.com/

http://www.kdholsters.com/

I think some forum members are trying Ken Null's SMZ holster.  If you can wear the shoulder harness comfortably it should work well.  It might work under a shirt as well as under a jacket.

http://www.klnullholsters.com/

FIST makes a very good lady's strong side belt holster.

http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/lady/Default.htm

Cunningham Custom Leather may be another choice.

http://www.womensholsters.com/

You will have to check with the above two to see if they can make one for a Rohrbaugh.

Depending on your mode of dress, this thigh holster might be an option, but I have no idea of how well it actually works.

http://www.anklepocket.com/store.sql?visit=11603610140.98289124014125&page=11

You might consider a belly band under your shirt.  Use the retention strap if you get this one:

http://www.passport-holsters.com/waist_band.html

Keep in mind that you can wear an untucked shirt at times when a man can't get away with it, and can wear a jacket when leaving a jacket on would look funny on a man.  Take advantage of this.

Stay away from trigger extensions or trigger shoes.  They could cause a problem with holster fit and create a dangerous situation when reholstering.

[R9GiRl]

Thank you very much for the time you took for me. Those links are more than a great start BillinPittsburgh!  It's so hard to find holsters for me.  At the gun show I tried everyone from A-Z there.  Noone had a belly band or premium replica of one.  The one I tried was homemade and felt like an hour or two into wearing I would have blisters on both sides of my abdomen from the homemade stitching.  I will continue the search much better with your suggestions and perhaps more research...Again, thank you....

[R9GiRl]

Sorry, 1 more thing this evening.  I haven't purchased any new 9mm ammo.  Really because I don't know what to purchase for the range and what to use for carry.  The most reliable, accurate, and lowest amount of recoil is what I'm searching for.  I have some Lellier & Bellot 9mm luger 115gr. FMJ left over from the HK I had that the FFL dealer threw in for me.  (I had a chance to shoot 2 magazines before it was stolen.)    Are these O.K? I have them in the magazines now, figured, better than nothing till I know what ammo to buy for each occasion.   I know I'm new and I just want to say thank you all for all your help!

[jarcher]

Ammo selection is a frequent topic here and I'm sure if you look around you'll find many opinions posted.  Many here like Speer Gold Dot HP, Winchester Silvertips and Winchester RA9T to name a few.

Whatever you do, do not use any ammo rated +P or +P+.  The R9 takes standard pressure only.

My personal favorite is Winchester RA9T.  This is fairly low recoil and is tested to penetrate as well as +P in gel tests.  

Once you choose your ammo, get 100 or so rounds and make sure it works reliably in your pistol.

Good luck with your new R9.
  

[ROKTMAN]

Jessica,welcome to the forum.Looks like you have pretty good security with your Rott.

As a big fan of the HK  (I have 7) I sympathize with your loss.

Another option is a fine line of concealment handbags from Galco.They are of premium quality and comparable in style ,design and construction to any finer bag like Coach,Mark Cross or the like.


www.usgalco.com