Ever since I first saw the photograph of the prototype R9 unveiled at the 2002 Shot Show and placed my order for one of the first ones produced, I have wanted to have some aluminum grips for it similar to those which were shown on the prototype. In the initial post of this thread I reported on a recent conversation I had with Eric Rorhbaugh in which he reported that Rohrbaugh Firearms would soon be offering aluminum grips as an after-market accessory for the R9.
Although these grips will be manufactured by AlumaGrips, they will be available only from Rohrbaugh Firearms.
Thanks to Eric, I have just been given the high honor of receiving two prototype sets of aluminum grips (one set in black and one in silver finish) for my early-edition "Farmingdale" R9. For this self-proclaimed "grip junkie," Christmas has come early this year!
Here are two photographs of my highly prized "No. 132" decked out with aluminum panels:
My profound gratitude goes out to Eric, Karl, Maria, and all the other talented members of "Team Rohrbaugh." Thank you for all you do! I also want to use this occasion to extend to them and to the members of this Forum my best wishes for the holidays and the coming year.