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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: flyandscuba on May 21, 2004, 05:50:38 PM

Title: Gray or Silver?
Post by: flyandscuba on May 21, 2004, 05:50:38 PM

When I placed my order, I was asked if I wanted the frame to be gray or silver.  I picked silver.  What's your preference and why?

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: DDGator on May 21, 2004, 06:15:23 PM

I picked gray.  I always like the look of two-tone guns.  This will give it some flair and make it look different than a Guardian or similar gun.  Besides, Eric Rohrbaugh suggested gray, so I agreed!

 ;D

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on May 21, 2004, 07:32:01 PM

I choose silver, and the sighted model. I plan to have Ivory grips.  Don't know if I will shoot with them, but they will do very well for photo's !

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: pocketman on May 21, 2004, 10:45:24 PM

Mine will also have the grey frame.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: Datan on June 14, 2004, 02:44:31 PM

Mine is gray.  I actually don't recall making the choice.  I guess it was when they were evaluating the new anodization - my gun happened to be one in the first batch they received back from the new folks they are using.  I happen to prefer the gray - I go for the less flashy.  So if I were to have made the choice, it would be gray.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: MurrayNevada on June 14, 2004, 05:20:17 PM

I chose silver because I didn't want it looking like one of the polymer pocket autos.  I thought silver contributed more to the appearance of a finely crafted pistol.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on June 23, 2004, 03:24:49 PM

I had a *Silver* one ordered, but was told that the silver had been discontinued for the time being, or until further notice.:(

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: DDGator on June 23, 2004, 04:12:06 PM

Really?  When did you hear that?  From Eric?

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on June 23, 2004, 04:52:17 PM

Gator

That's right, about three days ago.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: Brenden on June 23, 2004, 06:51:22 PM

I ordered a Gray style..

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: flyandscuba on June 23, 2004, 06:54:33 PM

I figured the change might be coming.  When I first talked with Eric about changing my frame from silver to grey, he indicated that most of what they were working on was the grey.

I see it as a temporary measure to catch up on some orders.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: Jeff_OTMG on June 23, 2004, 11:44:21 PM

Mine is purple.  I think I am going to get the other one in black, if they ever offer it.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: justin2992 on July 05, 2004, 02:26:15 AM

damn it.  I was ready to order a silver, sighted model.  Besides who wants a finish that can scatch, scuff, or otherwise wear off in a carry holster.  I don't know what i'm going to do now.  I'm not too thrilled about compromising on a $900 gun. Maybe I'll just get a PM9 or 3AT.  

Nah, the grey has grown on me.  I defenetly think it looks better just more likely to show wear and tear.  I can't wait to get mine.  Thanks Eric.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: GeorgeH on July 05, 2004, 03:26:18 AM

PM-9 is larger and not a pocket pistol. As to the Kel Tec 380, I own one, but I carry the Guardian 380.

You will not find a finer made firearm than the Rohrbaugh.

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: RJ HEDLEY on July 05, 2004, 11:22:58 AM

I am another that's not too happy about not being able to get what I consider to be the Standard frame color.  There are lots of sources for Clear hard anodize, maybe just not near-by in R.I.   The first mark on mine, and it will be re-done...

Title: Re: Gray or Silver?
Post by: GeorgeH on July 05, 2004, 11:56:37 AM

When I ordered my Rohrbaugh, I didn't even know that there was a frame color option.

Karl and Eric are committed into building firearms as close to perfect as possible. I respect that. I also trust their judgment. If they discontinued silver, they did it for a reason. That's fine with me.