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Title: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: jeffgraham on February 01, 2009, 10:52:09 PM

March/April issue of American Handgunner says Corbon has made this standard pressure ammo that chronos at 1040-1050 specifically for the R9.  I can't find it on the web.  Anyone know anything about it or where we can get some?  I can't even find it listed on the Corbon web site.

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: Preston5280 on February 02, 2009, 02:23:45 AM

I know you can order it on the Rohrbaugh website.

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/store/store_set.html near the bottom of the page.

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: jeffgraham on February 08, 2009, 02:21:51 AM

Thanks Preston.  I'll order some and see how it shoots.  I do now see that apparently a number of people have not had good luck with it.  I guess I'm a wuss, but I'm looking for some softer recoiling ammo.  I like to shoot a lot.  Hope this fits the bill.  However, I see from the price that this will not be ammo that I can afford to shoot much of.  You have to burn powder to become competent.  I love the Aguilla I.Q. ammo as does my early model Rohrbaugh.  But for our own good the ever wise BATF will no longer let us have this fine ammo.  Your tax dollars at work!

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: Preston5280 on February 08, 2009, 07:11:45 PM

My R9 is still on order...so I don't have an ammo preference yet. I suppose I'll have to start researching a little more in the next few weeks in preparation!

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: jeffgraham on February 09, 2009, 01:17:53 AM

Mine has digested everything I've put in it with no problems.  Unfortunately, except for the Aguilla which you can no longer buy, about two 6 round clips are all I want to shoot any other I've tried.  It's just no fun after that.  I know a lot of people view the R9 as a gun to be carried a lot and shot a little.  But it's a real kick to me to be able to shoot such a small gun that you can also actually hit something with due to it's inherent accuracy.  If anyone knows of a softer shooting round I'd love to hear about it.

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: MurrayNevada on February 09, 2009, 09:31:18 AM

I'm waiting on delivery of some Hornady Critical Defense 9mm.  I shoot the .380 version and find it relatively light in recoil.  
http://www.hornady.com/images/sell_sheets/09-critical_defense.pdf

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: DTM_39 on February 09, 2009, 06:17:39 PM

Jeff  If the R-9 's bite is to bad give the 380 a shot.  The other day I put 400 rounds downrange with no fatigue at all. The 380 is a sweet gun.  Practice with the 380 and carry the R-9.  Good Luck  Dan

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: jeffgraham on February 11, 2009, 12:39:33 AM

Dan and Murray,
     Thanks for your suggestions.  I didn'y know they were delivering the 380's!  Just what I need, another have to have gun!!!!!!  Does sound like a great suggestion.

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: Preston5280 on February 16, 2009, 12:40:58 AM

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I know you can order it on the Rohrbaugh website.

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/store/store_set.html near the bottom of the page.

The corbon 80 gr. is no longer on the Rohrbaugh website. Hmmm...

Title: Re: Corbon 80 gr. DPX ammo made for R9
Post by: Nra-Life-Member on February 18, 2009, 11:13:24 PM

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The corbon 80 gr. is no longer on the Rohrbaugh website. Hmmm...

I noticed that today, when I went to order some.  Maybe they are just our of stock..