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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh Accessories => Topic started by: Jack_F on December 31, 2010, 07:17:55 AM
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I bought a R9S when they first came out serial number 7xx. I bought a new one this week serial number 5xxx. The old magazine will not fit in the new gun. The new fits in the old gun. I have not test fired the new gun. Are there magazine issues I don't know about?
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Jack,
I have never read anything on here about mag compatibility issue between old and new models, very interested in the answer. I had a #8xx and the mags worked in my #3xxx.
John
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Not that I know of. When you say, "doesn't fit" -- what exactly do you mean?
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The magazines from my old R9S will not seat. I tried to force them in and it was difficult (#$@$%^&^^&&%) to get them out. Years ago I read about a magazine issue but can not find it now. The old mags work fine in the old gun but WILL NOT fit in the new one. I ordered a couple of new ones for the new gun. I'll call the company and ask about them. I can never seem to get through.
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Are you getting the answering machine? If so, leave a message and Maria will call you back.
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I'll try to call again Monday. When I ordered the first gun I had to waite almost a year to get it. I got the new one in two days!
It took two years to get my seecamp when they first went into production!!
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* * * I'll call the company and ask about them. I can never seem to get through.
First of all, welcome to the Forum.
The factory is taking a well-deserved few days off for the holidays. If you left a message for them, the call should be returned very soon. Karl, Eric, Maria, and the rest of Team Rohrbaugh may be few in numbers but they provide superb customer service.
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kj, can you swap the mags between the old pup and the new one ?
John
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Now I only have two early models.
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Richard...thanks for the welcome. I have been a member since 2008. I have not had anyhing to post to this point. Jack
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Jack:
My radar must have been down the day you joined us in 2008. Anyway, pull up a log to the campfire and get comfortable.
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Welcome, Jack. Some of us haven't had anything meaningful to say since 2008, also, but we did anyway. You remind me of a Senator from Maine who said that if he couldn't improve on silence he wouldn't say anything. Well done and Happy New Year.
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Agree with Richard, the factory has been closed since Christmas eve. They always take that time off for the holidays. They may be swamped on Monday, but they will call you back.
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I sent them an email. I'll post their reply....Jack
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The old R9S has what some posters refer to as the Farmingdale Slide?
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Yep! The Farmingdales are the ones made at the first factory in Farmingdale. You may know that, however, I gave the answer due to your question mark. :)
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Jack,
Is there any possibility that the magazine spring may be in backwards in your old magazine? It isn't likely and I know you said they work in the older gun but just thought I would ask.
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I just tried a early Farmingdale mag (pre-R) and a little latter Farmingdale mag (R138) in R399x and the seem to fit fine.
There is a visual difference in the old and new mags being that the older ones have a grinded weld seam along the back of the mags and the newer ones don't have that.
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Thanks for mentioning the weld seam. I had forgotten about that difference. That will help to keep them straight.
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Went out and put 100 rounds through the new R9. Tested the new mags in the old R9 and they worked fine.
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Great results. Thanks.
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I received a phone call today to explain why my old mags will not fit the new gun. The guns have plus and minus tolerances. The correct size mags are used that fit the gun. If you have problems you need to send them your mag back so they can match one that has the correct tolerance to fit the gun. All parts are hand fit to each gun.
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That information would tend to dissuade one from ordering spare magazines. Who was the source?
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Maria gave me the information. I have some new magazines ordered I will post if they don't fit. The mags from the new gun fit both guns. I shot both guns this week with no problems using the new mags. The old mags work perfect in the old gun but will not seat in the new gun.
Are you lost yet. I am.....LOL :o
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Thanks for sharing; that is very helpful to know.
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Jack, Good info. How can they just sell mags to people if there is a chance they wont work. ???
I hope anyone who has purchased additional mags tests them out before needing them. :o Could make for a real sick feeling trying to do a reload in a bad situation only to find out the mag wont seat. :o :o
John
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That is why you ALWAYS range test your guns, mags and ammo.
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I do and always recommend it to others, BUT you have to know there are people out there who buy an extra mag and load it and into the mag pouch it goes. :o Heck there are people out there who buy a new gun and carry it without firing it. :o :o
I was wondering why the company doesn't post this information or ask what Serial # gun you are purchasing the new mag for so they can give you a heads up on the possible problem.
John
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Yes! Good advice! :D
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I have to think it is a rare problem. Maria said any mag problems will be solved for me. The tolerances would have to be off the exact directions to cause the problem. I'm just lucky I guess. LOL
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Jack. You could be a lottery winner. ;D
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Apparently this is an issue that affects only a very small number of guns. If you are affected, the factory will take care of it.
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Good to know, I have not seen anything posted about it before this.
As always Rohrbaugh stepping up and taking care of the problem in there usual excellent Customer Service fashion. :D :D
John
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That's a first for me as well and rare is the word.
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I received to new two R9 magazines today. They fit in the old and new gun. It will be awhile before the R9 comes up in my practice shooting rotation. I will post if there are any problems. I do not think there will be.
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Jack,
Glad it all worked out OK.
John
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I received to new two R9 magazines today. They fit in the old and new gun. It will be awhile before the R9 comes up in my practice shooting rotation. I will post if there are any problems. I do not think there will be.
Whew! That's good to see. Thanks!