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Title: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on July 11, 2004, 06:18:39 PM
That for the most part we here are somewhat ''up there'' regarding ages?? :D

I know a few guys here are - like me - gettin on!  But wonder if in fact the average R9 owner/prospective owner - is in this category.?

I'm not bothered who knows my age ... I am 59 (years young!!) .... and for those who can give their's away ... tell!!  We can't do a poll but ...... still, interesting to see if my assessment is about right.

(Something odd here .. original post looks Ok but when displayed shows a wierd word!  - which is ''disagreeessment'' .... odd, doesn't show when I try and edit .. oh well... it's meant to say there ''my assessment''. )

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dang - it is doing it again ... shucks!  OK - let me say this ''my guess is about right'' .....
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on July 11, 2004, 06:36:59 PM
Well, I don't know about "disagreeessment'' either ?

But as to age, I was 59 years old,  24 years ago..    
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on July 11, 2004, 06:49:38 PM
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[size=16] I was 59 years old,  24 years ago..[/size]
RJ .... that true then ... 83  !??!!??!!  You come over as a very young and savvy octegenarian I gotta say .... wish I  knew I'd make it that far!

And with that sorta skill. :)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: DDGator on July 11, 2004, 09:24:26 PM
Well, you are probably right for the most part.  On the other hand, I am turning 35 this year.  I know, I know -- it even sounds young to me.

If your hypothesis turns out to be true -- that this is an older group -- it wont surprise me.  I went through the same thing when I got my PT Cruiser.  I started up a local club and just about everbody was older than me, some by a lot.  But, PTs were fresh on the market and a lot of people were even paying a premium to get one.  As a result, older people with more "discretionary income" were first in line at the dealerships.  

I think the same could be true with the R-9s.  The people in a position to plunk down the cash -- particularly to plunk down cash and wait a long time -- tend to be older.

This demographic changes over time as the product become more affordable or people who have "saved" for one for a while get on board.

What do you think of my theory?
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on July 11, 2004, 09:53:43 PM
From where I am Duane (shucks - a ''mere'' 35  :o ;D )  .......... I think you've nailed it.  For sure this is a very expensive piece of hardware and as a generalization, for those guys a lot younger, with families and numerous commitments .... I daresay the budget just will not take that big a hammering.

Only reason I can be so seemingly profligate is that I have liquidated some assets in last year or so .. and converted quite a chunk into things with chambers, cylinders, barrels etc ..... guns I think they call 'em! :P
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on July 11, 2004, 09:59:01 PM
R9SCarry

Damn, when I read your post, it scared me,  I am old, but not 83,  I'm only 73, but the age has affected my math skills.    They say the *math skills* are the second thing to go... :)
It's hard for me to count with Bar B Q sauce on my fingers.
But I'm still quick,.....to the Dinner table.  ;D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on July 11, 2004, 10:05:19 PM
Shucks RJ .. sorry Sir ... I was just doin the math ya know!! ;D

Well, that is way better ... and I'll forgive your math corrosion .... mine goes that way too at times.! :P  Ahhhh ..... 73 - now that is way better ... a mere septagenarian ... and a man with fire in veins, lead in pencil and leather in the blood. :D

(Secret ... I too am quick to dinner table!). :)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: MurrayNevada on July 11, 2004, 10:13:41 PM
I'm glad we are an "older" group.  That is probably the reason for the mature and well reasoned conversations we enjoy here.  
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: shelb on July 11, 2004, 10:21:59 PM
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What do you think of my theory?

I would speculate that are generally correct in the statement correlating the price of a Rohrbaugh with the age of its owner, but I add this caveat, however:  You forget to account for the occasional youngster who comes along who is irresponsible with money and buys one on impulse!   ;D ;D ;D ;D....I am 25  :D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on July 11, 2004, 10:27:53 PM
 MurrayNevada
In your haste to *post and exit*, you failed to disclose just how *mature* you are.. ;D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on July 11, 2004, 10:30:05 PM
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[size=13]In your haste to *post and exit*, you failed to disclose just how *mature* you are.. [/size]

Well spotted RJ .... Mike - come on - you ain't gettin away that easy ya know!! ;D

Oh and Shelby ...... Ok, we'll let ya stay!! (J/K)... :)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on July 11, 2004, 10:33:18 PM
And to Gator and shelb,  I say, *more power to you*.  When I was in your age ranges, I would not have been looking at a $900 pistol !!   For sure !
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: GeorgeH on July 11, 2004, 10:52:47 PM
I'm just a kid. I will turn 48 in October.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: shelb on July 11, 2004, 10:59:54 PM
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Oh and Shelby ...... Ok, we'll let ya stay!! (J/K)... :)

Ouch!!......Ok....I'll do my best to behave!  :)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: shooterjb on July 12, 2004, 02:58:03 AM
I am surprised by some to the ages presented here. I will be 53 in September, but when I was younger and struggling to provide a living for my family, I could never have afforded a Rohrbaugh, no matter how much I needed one. Fortunatley, mine is prepaid now, and just waiting on a shipment date.

Frank
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: packin_heat on July 12, 2004, 01:00:42 PM
Well im only 23, gonna be 24 in August. I would love a Rohrbaugh, but for now my P11 is gonna haveta do. Thats ok, i love that gun.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: 9mil.mouse on July 12, 2004, 02:08:08 PM
O.K. I'm only 42   years older than packin_heat.   ;D
Glad to see there's this splendid mix of young enthusiasm and
mature experience in this group.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: DDGator on July 12, 2004, 02:40:55 PM
I agree -- it is a good mix of like-minded individuals.  We have a nice range of experience here.

Upon first blush, I think my theory is holding up.  I don't doubt that I have a pretty good life.  I went to school for a long time and now I am starting to reap the rewards -- some of which is being able to spend some money on my "hobby" -- at least the limited amounts I can slip by my wife.   ;D  Believe me, buying the R-9 required some fancy dancing and distraction techniques!


Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: MurrayNevada on July 12, 2004, 09:39:46 PM
54 and growing (unfortunately)!  The growing that is not the aging.  I hope to keep aging.

shooterjb I hear you.  When I was in my mid twenties I had to sell a German PPK in order to put heating oil in the tank during an extremely cold NW winter.  Loved the gun but loved my kids more.  I never regretted doing it but always missed the gun.  Years later I bought an Interarms PPKS but it was not the same.  Been in the safe untouched for about 12 years now.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: shooterjb on July 13, 2004, 11:55:55 PM
Hi Murray,

My West German PPK/S is still in the safe, but I know what you are talking about. To hear my wife tell it, I took food out of her mouth for 30 years to afford the guns I bought. The sad part is that if I were to pass away tomorrow, she would probably sell them for pennies on the dollar. Fortunately she doesn't have the combination to that safe.

Frank
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: dr16 on July 14, 2004, 12:44:41 AM
I must bow to RJ as I am a mear 64.

But as Ray Chesney says in the title song of his last CD -"any day above ground is a good day".

Lamenting some of those that were sold long ago and far away to help pay for the attorney to shed myself of the "x", Gold Cup 38, Smith 41, Smith 22 Jet 8 3/8" and a couple of others. Brings a tear to the eye but I was fortunate enough to find a better deal and worth every penny!

Dave
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on July 14, 2004, 12:53:35 AM
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[size=16]but I was fortunate enough to find a better deal and worth every penny!  [/size]

Was that deal guns Dave - or a wife?!  :P ;D

Ok - don't mind me ... just foolin around .. welcome to the board .....  :) :)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: dr16 on July 14, 2004, 01:41:01 PM
Hi Chris,

I should have been more specific. I am fond of saying that I don't have a "wife" but I have been blessed with a Honey for over 26 years.

Picked up a few firearms in those years as well.

And thanks for the welcome!

Dave
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: justin2992 on July 14, 2004, 09:42:56 PM
Hey there all.  Gen X'r here who likes to justify expensive toys/gadgets when I can at least rationalize their daily utility.  I'd rather spend $900 on a pocket gun than a wrist watch anyway.  And I never buy anything I can't sell at a resonable return.  Besides I will be selling a safe-queen P7M8 to fund this purchase.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: FJC on July 14, 2004, 10:20:30 PM
Just turned 40 a couple weeks ago.  Picked the R9 as a birthday present for myself.  But it didn't get here in time, so also picked up a SIG P226 Navy limited edition as an additional present. :)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Mudboy on July 14, 2004, 11:44:18 PM
44 and getting better..........
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Richard S on July 28, 2004, 08:40:39 PM
OK, I'll confess.  I'm 67.  In the words of Mickey Mantle, "If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would've taken better care of myself."  Still and all, I'm still wringing the most I can out of the parts I still possess.  

RS
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: rtw on July 28, 2004, 08:50:25 PM
You can color me 57.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: gunner930 on August 04, 2004, 01:21:30 AM
 It seems every reply I post, I'm a few days behind but I'll catch up with you young fellows eventually... ;D
 I'll be 34 in Sept. In my case, I'm single and enjoy the financial freedom that comes with that. If and when a wife and kids come along, then I'll be more mature finacially with no regrets but until then, I'll continue acting like the "big-kid" I am at heart.
 Gunner
 "The Only Difference Between Men And Boys Is The Price Of Their Toys".  
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: phantysi on August 08, 2004, 04:38:59 PM
well , god bless, 24 years ago I was 59, 29 years from then....

eat well.....live right .take care of yourself...........die anyway
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Mr_Jody_Hudson on August 08, 2004, 11:29:26 PM
Age: 55

The similarity and the thread of commonality - as I see it - is Refined... There is a Refined crew here; suitable for such a refined piece!   ::)  Well, there always has to be an exception to proove the rule they say.  I've not achieved refinement but have achieved an appreciation of such!   ;)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Richard S on August 10, 2004, 12:10:00 AM
Mr. Jody Hudson:

I'll take "refined."  I'm not sure that I deserve it, but most of the others around here do.  In the absence of rebuttal, I'll take ithe accolade with appreciation.

RS
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on August 10, 2004, 12:42:02 AM
Interesting thought Jody!

The ''Pup'' sure is refined but - my only claim to be ''refined'' does I think have something to do with an analogy to crude oil...... and age!

As I have gotten older .. I have been thru various stages of fractional distillation .. and ''cracking'' ..... such that now perhaps (if lucky) I might claim to have reached 87 octane .. just good ol' Regular refined! :D

I am working on trying to make it to at least 92 octane ... but - having been mandated long ago to be leadfree, that may not be so easy! ;D

(Thinks - maybe time to switch to methanol and nitromethane!)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Mr_Jody_Hudson on August 10, 2004, 12:46:03 AM
 ;D ::)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: sbrenner on August 10, 2004, 07:19:03 PM
I was 35 also, 28 years ago.

I can not beleive it.

I still like firearms.

I have an R 9 s coming in two months.

steve
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: jimacp on August 10, 2004, 08:00:28 PM
1952 was a good year for me....
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on August 10, 2004, 10:37:04 PM
sbrenner - may I jump in and say a big welcome to you Sir!  :)

Well .. seems like for most part I was right .. but OTOH am more than delighted that we have some balance by having a goodly number of younger folk also.  That is great.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: phantysi on August 22, 2004, 06:08:28 PM
 well , god bless, 24 years ago I was 59, 29 years from then....                                                                                      
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: phantysi on August 22, 2004, 06:11:27 PM
  ;D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: phantysi on August 22, 2004, 06:13:30 PM
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 ;D
no matter how hard you try,  you can't baptize cats..........
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: shelb on August 22, 2004, 06:16:29 PM
...yes right in thinking
I held down a cat and gave it a bath once....painful experience.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Jim on September 19, 2004, 10:04:44 PM
Yep, I'm 57 years old!!!  Also, enjoying every minute of it!!!
Jim, (in the thumb of Mi.) 8)
Title: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: TW on September 20, 2004, 12:51:20 AM
>>I am 51...which is young to my Dad's generation but old to my kids.  Don't know what that means here...  

I too have given up some fine firearms over the years.  No regrets, as I was doing what needed to be done to care for my family.  However, some of those guns were very special to me...like my Father's General Officer's Colt .32 and his Colt Woodsman Match Pistol...had the Elephand Ear Grips and was the 84th off the production line...both guns in the boxes, with papers.  These were my Dad's favorite guns, but I know he would have understood and supported me in the decisions to sell given the circumstances (had been forced out of my job due to work related injury and hadn't had a pay check in four months).

Today I own two small businesses and am in the unique position to be buying not one, but two R9s (wife only knows about one though...shhhhh)...TW<<
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on September 20, 2004, 10:03:30 AM
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[size=13](wife only knows about one though...shhhhh)[/size]

Ahhhh .... but TW .... perchance you forget the price of silence?  Huh!?  :o ............ we'll go easy on ya here!!  :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: TW on September 20, 2004, 10:40:48 AM
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Ahhhh .... but TW .... perchance you forget the price of silence?  Huh!?  :o ............ we'll go easy on ya here!!  :P ;D ;D

>>Oh my...my new best friend, R9s Carry.  I see you live in Southern PA.  Perhaps I could invite you over for an afternoon of shooting at one of the gun clubs I belong to...in Topton, PA.  And I'll buy lunch too, see.  LOL...!...TW<<    
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on September 20, 2004, 01:57:31 PM
haha ... I'll bear that in mind ...... keep it on the back burner - so to speak! :P ;D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Ratzo on October 20, 2004, 11:24:03 PM
I am a Retired Detective, 65yrs, and new to this site, Big, Big, difference from this Site to other site involving weapons, some of the other sites must be young and new to Guns, as they are talking about putting 200.00 dollar guns on Layaway and not sure about how to Load or Hold a weapon? Nothing wrong with putting things on layaway or saving for things, but I assume when you start buying 900.00 dollar guns you are past the age of (What I call throw away Guns).  This is the best site I have seen and everyone seems to get along and help each other. Thats were age comes in.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on October 20, 2004, 11:36:57 PM
Ratzo - welcome to the forum !  :)

Indeed, I think age is quite a factor for many of us.  Partly regarding the ability to afford such a gun, plus - I guess also we are beyond the age of b*tching and flaming too much! ;D

You may have gathered, we are for the most part enthusiasts . regarding the R9 .. tho I have to confess to also being an enthusiast over about another 60 firearms! ::) :P :D

Hope you enjoy and feel free to join in wherever possible.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: GeorgeH on October 21, 2004, 08:57:42 PM
Hi Ratzo:

Welcome to the board.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Mr_Jody_Hudson on October 21, 2004, 10:18:06 PM
Welcome aboard!  We have some pretty special people here, in keeping with our taste in firearms... simply the best!  ;D
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Ratzo on October 22, 2004, 01:35:46 PM
My R9 is coming on Monday, When I first seen it, I liked it, I have a 1st Generation Colt, made in 1901, a 4040PD Smith and a 32 Seecamp, I like quality Guns and because what I have been involved in during my work days, I will not put my life at Risk with a 200.00 dollar gun, there is a reason they are only 200 same as a Kia to a Cadillac, but back to the Gun, at least if you get into a Jam and have the R9 you will be on better ground then some Idiot with a throw away, my biggest concern on a Good gun is No Jamming when needed (Like they say take care of it and it will be there when needed). Even though I have been around weapons along time, I have learned alot from this Site.  Keep up the Good Work.  P.S. I like getting Older, same as Wine, Cars, and guns.  Thats why I am right in Thinking.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Rocnerd on February 04, 2005, 08:49:59 PM
I'm 32.  $900 isn't a drop in the bucket for me, but I'm willing to spend it if it will fill the niche that I think it will.  Besides, like I've read elsewhere on this site, $900 to save your life is a bargain at twice the price.  I'll pay it gladly, better start counting those pennies.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: doubletapMike on June 26, 2005, 05:39:30 AM
Well it seems that I came to the right group. It's true I guess that it's better to be lucky than good! I'm 53 and pretty happy I made it this far. I think the country is developing too fast and I wish we still had some horse's around, but I don't want to trade for a microwave, or pizza delivery. I don't think I could live without cable. Other than that I'd love a log Cabin. My wife say's the Lipitor is eating my brain. She could be right. Either that or one to many shot's to the cranium in Karate. Might be a little of both. Whatever, I'm happy and enjoying life the best that I can!!!
My Pop used to say," I don't know the answers, I'm just trying to understand the questions."

DoubletapMike
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: theirishguard on June 26, 2005, 03:12:19 PM
Welcome Mike, You will have fun here and gain in knowledge. As we age, we figure out the really important things in life. Family, friends, a good dog, fine firearms-with a purpose,good whisky,both Irish and Scotch,a nice red wine with a wild game dinner, a good book or two and maybe a fine cigar.     A log house in the mountains of Montana or Wyoming, with all the modern stuff would be nice! Speaking of Wyoming-Cody has a great museum. One could get lost in all the Wincester rifles, Colts and cowboy grear. Enjoy this forum with fine folks,their knowledge and wit while you wait for your R9.  Regards, Tom
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: doubletapMike on June 26, 2005, 08:06:57 PM
That is some great advice if I ever heard any! Thanks Tom. Speaking of fine dogs, I have Two beautiful Golden retreivers and an aging but regal yellow Lab who just watches things happen as if they are beneath her to get involved in. She used to be quite a hunter in her day. Better than me. I think I embaressed her. All three are Females and they get along terrific. I'm so outnumbered here it's pathetic. ...

Mike
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Michigunner on June 26, 2005, 08:52:21 PM
Getting a little older doesn't seem to matter much, as long as we can have nice things like the R9 and associate with the best people, like those visiting this board.

Thanks to all the nice people who make everybody of good will feel important and welcome.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: theirishguard on June 26, 2005, 09:09:44 PM
Mike, I have had 16 labs in the past. I trained and ran most of them in field trials and AKC hunting tests plus hunted over them. I now have one black male. We should be getting another one this fall. Labs are great because you can take them from the living room to the duck boat. Bill stay out of the sun or wear a hat!  The best, Tom
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: doubletapMike on June 27, 2005, 12:04:25 AM
You're right Tom. Labs are great and they'll break your heart with those eyes. The Goldens don't care much to get dirty and if you look at them wrong they go on suicide watch. But they all have great temperments. They make great companions to sit by a warm fire at the end of a good day of shooting and hunting. We have a little mixture here called "Cafe Gates" which is coffee, Grand Marnier, and Kaluua. It sure smooths out the kinks after a long day in the field. And..the dogs love it too.

Mike
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: GeorgeH on June 27, 2005, 01:59:25 AM
I love Goldens. Mine died two years ago. I'm looking for another.
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: doubletapMike on June 27, 2005, 04:54:02 AM
GeorgeH, sometimes you would swear they are reading your mind. Just terrific companions. I would be lost without mine. The three of them are the "Kids"! They are loyalty personified, and are always glad to see you no matter how bad of a day you had. All of mine are AKC and getting them from a good breeder makes a big differance. I love to walk the trails in the woods with them. It really changes your perspective on what's important. I couldn't live withput them, but you can't get another too soon or the new one doesn't get a chance to develope. You keep comparing the new one to the old one, and thats not fair. I'm really lucky that my wife loves them even more than me.
You have to watch it, though. They are smart. if they figure out how to use the speed dial on the phone, you'll come home to pizza deliverys and they'll all be watching the animal planet up on the couch!

Mike
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Richard S on June 27, 2005, 09:18:30 AM
Mike:

I don't think I ever welcomed you to the Forum.  I do so now.

Your comments on your Golden Retrievers brought to mind a Hungarian Vizsla I used to own.  She also could melt your heart with her eyes and was so smart that it was often spooky.

(I think I'll close this now.  The computer monitor seems to be out of focus.)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: doubletapMike on June 27, 2005, 01:57:13 PM
Thanks. I feel welcome. I know what you mean about the monitor. I had a few " Kids that when it was Time for them to go, I wasn't affectively in such great control. But I guess there is nothing wrong with loving and missing those that loved us. It's a good kind of sad, if there is such a thing. And I think it makes us better people.

Mike
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Woo_Woo on September 13, 2005, 12:55:01 AM
I am 24 years old and I, like everyone else on the board, definitely value quality over quantity.  It may be a while before I own my first R9, but I guarantee it will be the next pistol that I buy.  My first and only pistol that I bought was a Glock 23 for $535, but as you all know, it is not exactly a pocket pistol.  I felt I was the youngest lurker here, but I have come to find that I have been beat by one year.   ;)
Steve
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Michigunner on September 13, 2005, 10:59:57 AM
Steve,

Some of us took a long time to accumulate enough money for the R9S.

Hope you get one soon.

Bill
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Michigunner on September 13, 2005, 11:07:42 AM
Richard and Mike,

I would like nothing better than a dog, but could not  stand the inevitable parting.  That's assuming I would be the survivor.  :)

Now we have three wild cats, who were born here in my garage.  They are super friends until they have eaten, then it's back to wild again, and they run like I was the devil.

A dog would be a much better pal.

Bill
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: theirishguard on September 13, 2005, 01:11:04 PM
Bill, get a lab, you will never look back. talk about a buddy!
Tom
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........irresistible.
Post by: Michigunner on September 13, 2005, 01:36:54 PM
Tom,

I sure want one.  We had some wonderful times playing with Labs which belonged to relatives.

We started out being chosen by 13 wild cats, and now because of attrition,  we are down to 3.

It would be hard to take on the responsibility of a dog, just as we are slowly getting out of the cat business.

Certainly the rewards would be great.  If I were younger, the idea would be irrestible.

Bill

Title: Talkin bout my de de degeneration...
Post by: Calvin Cooledge on September 13, 2005, 02:53:28 PM
Yay! Just turned 53 Sunday (yes, September 11), and I feel like a new woman;^)

Wife bought me a mutt puppy of my choice, so it was off to the pound and found a wonderful Border/Lab mix. Soooo cute! Picked up as a stray
a week or so prior... He's gotta be neutered before we can pick him up. I imagine this will not be the dog's best day;^(

Yes, I agree the older you become, the more willing you are to part with cash for guns, since we no longer feel omnipotent ("Tish, I love it when you speak French...") and have to use bullets instead of fists.  Plus there are a lot more just plain bad guys. In today's paper, I read of a BG carjacking a woman  and a good guy followed them to help the lady. The BG pulls gun, shoots and Mr. Good pulls his Roscoe and sends the guy to the ground like a sack of potatoes. BG is also suspected in a rape/murder in the same area last week. Too bad the Good Guy didn't get to the hijacked vehicle before a cement truck plowed into the SUV, killing the woman. Tragic!

So, we all NEED a R9, it's just a matter of finding one and the money to pay for it. It is indeed my only carry gun.  I do have a dilemma about what other guns to carry so I'll post that in the other guns category.

Hayword N. Edgewise

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I am surprised by some to the ages presented here. I will be 53 in September, but when I was younger and struggling to provide a living for my family, I could never have afforded a Rohrbaugh, no matter how much I needed one. Fortunatley, mine is prepaid now, and just waiting on a shipment date.

Frank
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: R9SCarry on September 13, 2005, 02:57:57 PM
Not really on topic but since cats got mentioned - thought I'd share this pic - took it two days ago and it seems to demonstrate the extreme ability cats have for relaxing and chilling out!  ;D ;D


(http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/img_assd4/cloe-yawn-416-s.jpg)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Michigunner on September 13, 2005, 03:25:14 PM
Chris, that kitty looks like you take good care of him.

He doesn't seem to be too scared.

Bill
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Post by: MountainMan on September 13, 2005, 10:20:47 PM
Beiieve it or not MountainMain owns a large tall white standard poodle.  If I were single I would have it made.  I constantly have women coming up to me - some just stop their car to talk.  Down side is we both get a haircut about the samt time period.  Mine cost $9 plus tip -his costs $43 plus tip.  A extremely smart dog.  His grandfather was top show dog in the country.  Another downside - a walk through the woods results in him being a mess.  He is both your kid and best friend.  I would like to get a lab also but don't think I could get that past my wife.

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Post by: Richard S on September 13, 2005, 10:32:50 PM
Chris:

That is one laid back cat!  What's your secret -- Prozac or Zoloft?  Whatever it is, I need to use it on mine.  Laid back, he ain't!  Here he is, "King Tut" himself, waiting on his morning coffee:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/copyofkingtut2.jpg)
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Post by: R9SCarry on September 13, 2005, 11:23:57 PM
Handsome fella there Richard.  

My secret?  Not known!  Just her innate ability to really ''let go'' when sleep calls! :)  The other one is good at this too but not quite so ''in yer face"  ;D
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Post by: Richard S on September 14, 2005, 12:11:42 PM
Dave:

It sounds like you have a truly great dog.  Many people don't realize that Standard Poodles are so very much more than elegant show dogs and "chick magnets" and that they were originally bred in Europe for hunting upland game and waterfowl as well as for guard duty.  I've often wondered why the AKC places them in the Non-Sporting Group.  

I got a laugh from your description of the difference in cost for your haircuts.  That was one thing about the Vizsla I used to own -- you could groom her with a wet rag.  (After 15 years, I still grieve.)

Enjoy your dog!
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Post by: theirishguard on September 14, 2005, 12:25:30 PM
I've had 17 labs in my life. A couple were very good well trained pets. The others were field trained, ran them in both AKC hunting tests and field trials. Ended up with some master hunting dogs. Some times a couple of them would wake you up at about 4:30 am to go outside. We thought they just needed to air but when they started sitting by the truck, I figured out they were ready to go hunting. I still have one black lab left, he is a great pet and will hunt also. Later this fall, I will be getting another lab fully trained to be a service dog. Now he can go every where with me,ie resturants and bars. Soooo I can go to the irish pub and order a whisky for me and a beer for the dog!!!!   haha      Tom
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Post by: MountainMan on September 15, 2005, 12:58:42 AM
Richard,

I still grieve my dog before this also after 7 years - he passed while I was out of the country and I always felt quility for that.  This one is age 7 now and it is hard thinking of someday him not being around.  With my only child living across country the dog becomes your kid.  Many people don't understand this when a dog or cat owner looses their companion.  If the need arose I would risk my life for him without a thought.

Tom,
I look forward to hearing about your new service dog and all the things he can do.
Dave
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Post by: dfsutton on October 23, 2005, 11:43:44 AM
Well,

  it seems that at 24 years of age, I am not the youngest, but I am close.  I do not have an R-9s at this point, but I do have an order in with theirishguard.  I definately have tastes in more expensive handguns as I've already acquired a Beretta 8000 and a Kimber Ultra CDP II.  

  It was quite a chore to talk my wife (married in June 05) into letting me have the R-9s. In fact it was only the fact that I was going to be making more money because of my impending deployment to the Middle East.  As of now, I'm stuck here in Kuwait until March of '06 , and hope to have my hands on the pup shortly after my return to the states.
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Post by: theirishguard on October 23, 2005, 12:21:25 PM
David, take care in Kuwait, watch your back side and stay safe. Your pup will be waiting for you when you get back.
Tom
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: theirishguard on October 23, 2005, 12:27:36 PM
Dave, I got a call from the dog lady and my service dog is getting ready for me in the bull pen. He should be here in 2-3 weeks and start training with me after that.
He is a black male lab about 2-3 years old. They call him a dog handlers dog.
He will be my 17th lab that I will be woking with. The others I trained for field work.
Tom
PS  As Willy Nelson said in his song I'll take a whisky and a beer for my dog, at the pub!!!
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Post by: doubletapMike on October 23, 2005, 12:31:22 PM
Amen to that!
Mike
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Post by: theirishguard on October 23, 2005, 01:07:58 PM
Dave, the service dog will be able to do the following:
pick up anything that I drop
help me up if I fall
help me out of bed
open cabients and get stuff out
open doors
open the old ice box and get stuff out
bring me the phone
get help

not to bad
Tom
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Post by: Michigunner on October 23, 2005, 02:07:00 PM
Tom,

I hope the new dog will become a good and capable friend.

Best wishes, Bill
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Post by: theirishguard on October 23, 2005, 02:56:09 PM
Thanks Bill

Tom
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Post by: MountainMan on October 23, 2005, 05:22:14 PM
dfsutton
Welcome to the forum and you take care over there.  Tom Watson is a great guy to deal with. Got my R9 from him and have two Seecamps on order - he'll take care of you.  Now when you return what will you want to see first - the R9 or the new wife.  Any wilfe that lets her husband get a R9 is A-OK.

Tom
Getting your service dog - that is GREAT!!  I was looking at an article in a newspaper today on service dogs and I mentioned you to my wife for that reason.  It is amazing how much the dog is trained to do to help you out.

The great thing in your situation is that you have so had so many labs in the past that you know the breed better than most people.  I'm sure it willl be a benifit.  I'll be very interested to hear how the training goes.  If every guy's dog could do all of that they might just remain single.

This is my best friend - Spencer is a 66 lb. standard poodle.  What many don't understand is the standard is a hunting/water dog.  Their feet are webbed between the toes for swimming.  Now if his haircut was not five times mine.

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/melissa1948/PIX_128.jpg)

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Post by: doubletapMike on October 23, 2005, 07:04:16 PM
I'll bet he is a "chick magnet!"
Mike
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Post by: sslater on October 23, 2005, 10:52:06 PM
Mountainman,
I'll bet Spencer is smart as a whip,too.  When I was a kid our next door neighbor had a brown Standard Poodle named....Frenchy.  That dog was so intelligent, it was like having another kid in the house.  A real tough kid.
And, come to think of it, he was a hell of a swimmer.  I didn't know poodles have webbed toes.

Steve
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: MountainMan on October 23, 2005, 11:07:52 PM
Steve,
Spencer is very smart - sometimes it is scary.  Today he was watching the Steeler game with me - got up and went to the other room and came back with his toy football without ever being told that there was an association between what was on tv and the one of many toys.
Dave
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Post by: doubletapMike on October 23, 2005, 11:32:22 PM
Dogs are so intuitive and smart, they seem to sense things long before we are aware. They are such jewels, that you can't put a price on they're unconditional love and friendship. Those of us that have "Dog Children" are blessed indeed. I couldn't imagine my life without my 3 "girls"! ( 2 Golden's and a yellow Lab) Their companionship is such a wonderful thing. I read a quote somewhere that I don't know who to attribute it to, that went something like " All of the sadness in the world is contained in the eyes of a dog." and when I look into my aging Labs eyes, I know that it's true. If that doesn't touch your heart, I don't know what will. Thank God for Dogs.
Mike
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: MountainMan on October 24, 2005, 12:04:46 AM
I would stand in front of a bullet to save mine if needed - and he would do the same for me.
Dave
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Post by: theirishguard on October 24, 2005, 10:07:49 AM
Dave, as you know, the standard poodle was bred to be a water hunting dog, as in ducks and geese, in addition to upland birds.
They also are breeding Labs with Poodles, calling them labadoodles(sp) for service dogs down under. They don't shed!
My brother has one, and loves it, and yes, Mike it is a chick magnet.
Tom
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Post by: MountainMan on October 24, 2005, 05:21:42 PM
Tom
Yes people are surprised to know the poodle was bred to be a hunter.  Besides the webbed toes for swimming the standard has very thick nails.   I use a dremel tool to grind down Spencers.  Leave it to the French to screw up its reputation.  Heard of a lab/poodle mix - would like to see one.  I know Spencer is ready to make a labadoodle - just send him a female lab.  The problem with not shedding is it keeps on growing and has to be cut.  This averages with tip to be about $50 every five to six weeks.   I go to Gary the barber for $10 and that includes tip.
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Post by: Aglifter on October 24, 2005, 06:57:34 PM
If he's not a show dog, and you're willing to learn, it's actually not too hard to trim a dog -- just be sure to buy a good (professional level) clipper, and the proper length guards.
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Post by: Calvin Cooledge on October 26, 2005, 12:16:31 PM
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Steve,
Spencer is very smart - sometimes it is scary.  Today he was watching the Steeler game with me - got up and went to the other room and came back with his toy football without ever being told that there was an association between what was on tv and the one of many toys.
Dave

Hi Dave and all!
Dave, the more I get to know you, the more I realize you are way more complicated than you look. Beneath that mild mannered exterior lives a true mountain man.
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Post by: Calvin Cooledge on October 26, 2005, 01:10:49 PM
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Steve,
Spencer is very smart - sometimes it is scary.  Today he was watching the Steeler game with me - got up and went to the other room and came back with his toy football without ever being told that there was an association between what was on tv and the one of many toys.
Dave

Hi Dave and all!
The more I get to know you via this forum, Dave, the more I realize that under that mild mannered exterior lives a true mountain man of the 21st Century. You need to get down here to the Blade Show more often. (Obscure joke only Dave and I know;^) And any dog that's a Steeler fan is number one in my book!

We just rescued our newest pup, Mojo, a 5 month old mix breed; part Springer Spanial and part Floozy (his mom slept around!) and he turned
out to have distemper and pneumonia. Bummer! Well, he survived and now he's all puppy, except with a lingering cough.  My other dog is not too accepting of a new, obnoxious puppy. The puppy wants to play, but Cody won't have any of it. I hope he eventually comes around to accept the young'n.

And now for some Obligatory Gun Content (OGC): Just got confIrmation of my order for a R9s pocket holster and mag pouches from Matt Del Fatti. They should be ready soon. I'll send  pix when I get them.

Gotta go. Will write again soon.

Hayword N. Edgewise
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: MountainMan on October 26, 2005, 07:39:23 PM
Steve
Working with over 1500  teenagers and adults a day I always have to be a nice guy.  I would enjoy getting back down to the blade show in your home state of Georgia.  With building the new house the extra funds have not been available the last few years.  I've though of getting a another dog to keep Spencer company but I know this is not the time to bring it up to my wife.
Dave
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Post by: EdMan on November 06, 2005, 11:02:26 PM
Chris,
I can't remember if I replyed to this thread yet (I think memory is the second thing to go, I forget what the first is ???). anyway I am 57 years experienced. I've always told my kids, "I'm not old I'm just experienced." Maybe most of the members of this forum are "older" is because of the Rohrbaugh's cost. I sure couldn't afford to pay $1000 for a handgun when I was younger. Also when younger, and raising my family, I didn't have as much time to do things like posting on this great forum.

Ed
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Post by: R9SCarry on November 07, 2005, 09:26:28 PM
Ed -

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Haha - with ya there!! ;D

Yes, I guess it is on balance more a ''senior's'' gun due to cost, and so that's why many of us are ''up there''!

I no longer try the ''I am not old" - I'll just admit ''I am old - BUT I am experienced!!"  :P (and I ache too!)
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Post by: DDGator on November 07, 2005, 10:10:17 PM
Chris, I gotta tell  you that this thread has to get the award for the "thread that will not die"!  8)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Michigunner on November 07, 2005, 10:15:25 PM
It took a little thinking, but I just got it, Duane.

Must be getting older.

Bill
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Post by: R9SCarry on November 07, 2005, 10:28:15 PM
Shucks Duane - July 11 2004 I kicked it off - holy moly yes I think this one does go into the record books. ;)

I guess tho it is that sorta thread where as new folks come along they see it and add their own 2c.

So maybe it ain't done yet even! ;D ;D

I do know tho - I am 1.25 years older since its inception - that I am not so keen on !!
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Post by: lexasgs400 on November 10, 2005, 07:47:17 PM
I'll be 60 in June of 2036 for now I'm 29
Title: All's well that ends swell...
Post by: Calvin Cooledge on November 11, 2005, 07:32:46 PM
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I'll be 60 in June of 2036 for now I'm 29

Welcome to the list!

I think the Brothers 'R' must be  pumping out some inventory lately as Me Thinks (Olde English for "Me Thinks") our list is swelling.

And it's no wonder!

Stevie Wonder

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Post by: ccoorreeyy on April 21, 2008, 08:33:12 PM
32 here.
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Post by: dawkind on April 21, 2008, 11:08:45 PM
Ahhhh....to be but 32 again.  ;)
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Post by: thewayofthegun1 on July 14, 2008, 01:45:27 PM
Hello everyone

My age: 35

My post count: one ;D

My pocket pistol: S&W sigma 380

That's got to change... and Soon! A new Rohrbaugh keeps popping up in my crystal ball...

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Post by: Brenden on July 14, 2008, 07:02:11 PM
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Hello everyone

My age: 35

My post count: one ;D

My pocket pistol: S&W sigma 380

That's got to change... and Soon! A new Rohrbaugh keeps popping up in my crystal ball...


Welcome to the forum!!!

This thread has been resurrected again!!! ;)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: Loggerhead on July 21, 2008, 12:15:21 AM
33 here!
Has anyone compiled the info inthis thread to see if we are old or young?
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Post by: Brenden on July 21, 2008, 12:21:22 AM
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33 here!
Has anyone compiled the info inthis thread to see if we are old or young?

Too young to be too old!! ;)
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: jetman on August 03, 2008, 12:28:21 PM
51 here .... and still young!  I don't have time to get old!
Title: Re: Am I right in thinking ........
Post by: slashsplat on October 06, 2008, 02:41:33 PM
In a few days, I will be 55.  Have an R9S on order...

Wouldn't have had the disposable income for one a decade ago.  I do not use firearms for my profession, as I am a programmer and small business owner.  (Ya think ratshot would work on bugs?)  I just believe in being responsible for my OWN safety, and not waiting on the Government to step in.
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Post by: Slick on October 06, 2008, 02:54:11 PM
I'll be 42 next month and the R9s was only a small portion of my recent gun purchases in the last few weeks.  The jury is still out on how I feel about it, but I'll post that elsewhere.
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Post by: JHawk on October 06, 2008, 09:18:15 PM
I think the thread started out with a question on human years old but the dog hijack thread fooled us into thinking dog years.  So, I will report in with my human years at a young 55 but immature for my age.