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Offline rohrbo man

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new owner, first range test
« on: December 13, 2009, 06:54:52 PM »
Decided I wanted an R9 for my first pocket carry after doing much research. Was lucky to find a local dealer who has sold many, and had one in stock. It's almost Xmas, and I deserve it, but if my wife finds out what it cost, I may not see another Xmas.
Went to the range yesterday, shot 70 rounds of Federal Classic. I definately agree I need some grips with a grip! I will be ordering the Hogue's for sure.
By the end of the practice I felt comfortable with it and really like it alot.....but, after the first 3 magazines which worked fine, it would not let me rack the first round of a full magazine. The round would not go up into the chamber. I have not seen anyone else discuss this problem in what I've read on this forum so far (which is great by the way), anyone have any insight?

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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2009, 07:32:16 PM »
Welcome aboard, rohrbo man, and thanks for the first post with a range report. There can be one of several things that contributed to your problem:
             1. Lubrication
             2. Heat--wait to cool between magazines
             3. Use a sling-shot slide release, i.e., be aggressive.

I suspect that with more range time this problem will disappear and you will have flawless performance.
« Last Edit: December 13, 2009, 07:35:32 PM by tracker »

Offline rohrbo man

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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2009, 07:45:47 PM »
Thanks, did lube it before I used it. When I cleaned it after the first use, there was noticable metal shavings but no wear & tear on anything like I had read on some other postings. I just wondered whether or not it had anything to do with the particular ammo I used. Will try something else next time and post the results.

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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2009, 10:18:49 PM »
rohrbo man.  Welcome to the Forum from me as well.  Sounds like #2 of what tracker said.  Let it cool down between magazines and try it again.  Enjoy the R9.
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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 12:39:47 PM »
welcome, go easy and slow at the range and pay attention to what is happening while you are shooting. it'll work out.  Tom
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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 08:13:23 PM »
rohrbo man:

And a welcome from me as well.

I endorse Tracker's diagnosis. (I am assuming that the magazine which caused the problem had previously performed as expected.)

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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2009, 09:04:15 AM »
Did you eliminate the problem ...?

Offline rohrbo man

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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2009, 10:03:18 AM »
Yes! Shot about 40 rounds yesterday using Gold Dots. Not one problem. Loaded everytime I racked a round with a full clip. Internals still look like new after cleaning.
Put thte Hogue grips on it also, which helped alot. thanks

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Re: new owner, first range test
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2009, 10:12:45 AM »
Excellent.
Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.  Abraham Lincoln