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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh Range Reports => Topic started by: rohrbo man on December 13, 2009, 06:54:52 PM
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Did you eliminate the problem ...?
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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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Excellent.