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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: chameleon on June 20, 2005, 07:22:02 PM
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Well, it has been a long wait since the begining of November for our order.
Myself and five others ordered our R9s from a local dealer, and that dealer just contacted the Rohrbaugh factory.
He wrote me today to tell me that it may be a couple more months before we see our R9s.
I have been reading a lot about the production at the factory, the problems with the barrels, and the headaches with the move, and Eric getting a bit under the weather.
I just hope for their sake, they can work through all this, and start cranking these little guns out.
They're in a large facility now, and I am almost back to where I was back in November. Back then it was a three month wait.
I'm looking at another two months after a seven month wait
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Nine months? :P
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Waiting is hard to do..
May I ask what State you ordered??
I have the understanding that Oct. orders "may" be inbound end of June..I am in MI.
Subject to change of course.. :o
Wishing everyone a speedy delivery!! 8)
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We ordered in CT, and it was in November.
I guess I am adjusted to waiting, most of the other guys in the group are also, except one.
We were told "maybe" August, but no promises.
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I ordered mine in early October, so it's been over 8 months. At this point I'm no longer thinking about it all the time. Whenever it comes, it comes. But it must be close now... :)
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I look up to you guys who have waited so long. I recently ordered through theirishguard, a dealer on the forum, who made his order awhile ago. He posted that there were a few guns left for the Aug/Sept shipment. Of course as we know things can happen.
Years ago I waited two years for my Seecamp. I guess now days I'm getting too old to have that much patience. I hope all of you see your R9s soon.
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... the problems with the barrels, ... and Eric getting a bit under the weather.
1) what barrel problems? what did you hear?
2) Karl is the main manufacturing guy from what I was told when I spoke to them beginning of June. Eric doesn't spend much time at the factory since the move.
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1) what barrel problems? what did you hear?
2) Karl is the main manufacturing guy from what I was told when I spoke to them beginning of June. Eric doesn't spend much time at the factory since the move.
Ok, answered my own question. Read in another thread, "heat treatment problems" on barrels is the reason for delay.
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Just registered after a year of monitoring the forum to let you know that a large shipment was sent out yesterday. Mine is arriving via "overnight" today. I ordered (direct) September 15, 2004. It took over 9 months, but my two Seecamps took over a year. I also asked Maria to throw in a pocket holster (which she did for only about $50 more!).
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Hi Russ, thanks for jumping on board and letting me know you are very close to getting your R9.
Congratulations, and good luck.
Yeah, most of us in my group have waited more than a year for our Seecamps also. Our first ones we were able to get right away, but we didn't worry about any one we ordered after that. However, waiting for the first LWS .380 took some patients.
All is good, and soon we will have our little nines!
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Russ:
Welcome into the Forum, and congratulations on your soon-to-arrive Rohrbaugh. I predict that you will find it as impressive as the rest of us have done. Let us know.
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Welcome Russ, Have fun with your new R9 and let us know what you think. Tom
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Hi Russ and welcome!!
Finally - Great! Let us know what you think of your R9 when you finally have it in your hands - what type of pocket holster did Maria throw in.
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Thanks for the welcomes ... but I've been reading the posts on this forum so long I definitely don't feel new.
The R9S was waiting for me when I got home today. I met the brothers at the NRA show in Houston a couple of months ago (went straight to their booth when the show opened on the 1st day), and got to handle several of the ones they brought with them. I think mine is a little nicer (but that's just me). Serial number is 281 and marked "Deer Park" with the black grips. The holster is the basic Graham cowhide pocket model. It's nice and light and seems to be breaking in well (it's only been a couple of hours). I own about a hundred or so handguns and this one impresses me.
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I wonder why the serial 281 and not 7XX - I figured all the Deer Park guns would be marked higher - is the frame black Russ?
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Russ (oh mega lurker! LOL) - welcome, at last! :) Great you have your gun.
Dave - the apparent S/N disparity is probably due to an older frame because the ''Deer park'' will be on the slide. I seem to remember that some earlier frames were still being factored in - Eric having gone up to CT a while back IIRC to collect some earlier ones that needed refinished.
I doubt for some while yet that an S/N will always totally match the apparent output sequence.
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Thanks Chris - I wonder than if the frame is black or grey.
[glb]I own about a hundred or so handguns and this one impresses me. [/glb]
Well Russ if you have about 100 handguns I don't feel so bad with three Seecamps. Let is know how the new on shoots.
Dave
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The following is my understanding of how the serial numbers get out of sequence.
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The frames are marked with the serial number before they are sent out for finial finish [anodize]. The frames are inspected upon their return to the Factory. Any frames that do not have an acceptable finish, are pulled out and returned to the Anodize vendor, making those frames out of sequence with the next batch.
For example, my Pup is numbered R 600, and I received it months ago.. The gun you received today could be marked with a lower number...
A few years back, I spent a few months in the Remington Firearms Factory in Illion, NY.. I had a lot of time on my hands and a nearly free run of the whole factory. I observed the Serial numbers being Stamped on the long guns, it was virtually the last thing done, just before being boxed and sent to the Shipping / staging area.
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Thanks RJ. We are just so use to SS#s showing when a gun (or anything) is made. Guess this is another example of what makes the R9 unique.
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The frame on the R281 is black or very close to it. It's virtually the same color as the grips.
And I only have two Seecamps. Three are way too many!
(We're not counting the .25s, are we?)
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Russ,
I assume then you like the way the black frame looks - which is good since my new one coming in will most likely be black also. Being the handgun collector you are I respect your opinion on what looks good.
Three Seecamps may be too many - thinking of getting one engaved. Wife doesn't know I have three. If your married does she know about the other 99 plus.
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Dave, The frame will be black. It looks great!!! Tom
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Tom - thanks - and your one who has seen enough R9s to know what looks good - black it is.
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I have managed to keep my wife in the dark about the handguns by hiding them amongst the hundred or so longguns.
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I had to log on for a minute before heading out the door to say Russ - "I want to be at your house when the Chinese finally decided to stop just buying up the USA and attack us."
I'm sure you keep such a gun collection under wraps. Not only from the local criminal element, but also the local liberal news media. I've seen cases where a supposed "concerned neighbor" reports a gun collector to a news station and someone appears at your door with a film crew. That happened to my brother years ago and he only had a fraction of the number of guns you have. The neighbor reported him to the authorites stating with the number of guns he was a threat to his children and the community. Nothing came from it - now if Hilary becomes President ........
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Lets not bring her into any good conversation! Tom
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Called the factory to check on the status of my gun. Apparently there are guns ready to be shipped but they're waiting on magazines. I was told it would likely be sometime in July.
Seems odd that they wouldn't have enough magazines on hand. Oh well...
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harrydog - I think one of the many probs of outsourcing - as they must for mags (Mec-Gar IIRC) - is keeping up with rest of the sequence.
Like as not (guessing) they have gotten so much into gear that so many guns have gone out of late - they have plumb run short of mags - plus maybe some slight delay from supplier.
Must be hell trying to co-ordinate all the stuff to keep guns going out non stop.
July is round the corner - fingers X'd for your gun to soon be there.
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Yup, just around the corner. I'm actually okay with the wait for some reason that I can't explain. I really hope I like this gun because I want it to be my everyday carry weapon. I've fondled one before, but shooting it is the only way to find out. I guess recoil would be the only possible thing that could be a problem for me. And reliability of course. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)
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I am hearing a middle of July delivery for a Michigan order.. 8)
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Spoke with Eric today - he corrected me - mags are not Mec-Gar - they are ''Check-Mate''... I mis-remembered!
The R factory makes the followers but does seem a bit of delay will occur as mag's supply catches up. However, sounded like some guns have gone out this week and more go next so - onwards and upwards. Plus July 5, after the break, looks like Karl and Jeannie back from vacation so full steam ahead!
BTW - I hope quite soon to have copies of the promo videos - one of which folks may have seen on ShotShow TV some time back. Once I have those and get 'em placed on server space, I'll post links.
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WooooHooooooo!
Just got the call from Maria today to get our balances sent in for delivery next week, (so for those in MI who have orders placed with us and have not yet paid in full-get those balances in, please).
Looking foward to my "new baby" as I know the others are! ;D
Life is Good!::)
info@performancefirearms.com
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Thanks, John. That's very good news.
I replied twice to your email today.
Bill
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I've been waiting since May of 2005. It seems like a long ago period of a lifetime.
No one will know how slowly time passes, unless you have actually lived through this R9 anticipation.
The email task is set to check every thirty seconds. The system is running slower.
Now we are on the final approach to happiness. I see something glisten just ahead. :)
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Is it light at the end of the tunnel, a train, or the muzzle flash of a R9? Regards, Tom
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The light can be seen.. ;)
It just will be a whole lot brighter "middle" of next week!!! ;D ;) 8)
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Hello from Larry. Spoke to Maria today. Seems my dealer is slated to receive 10 guns in about 2 months. She said that the 2 months I was promised by the dealer would be about right if in fact my name was on one of the ten. I would assume this to be the case as he took my deposit June 16, and so stated the 2 month backorder. Maria also said that they would be sighted (R9s).
I also inquired as to availability of custom serial numbers. She said that that service is temporarily unavailable do to the backlog. However, it should resume later. She did say however, that they were about 5 to 6 months backordered in general.
We then spoke of some "Wish List" topics which I will relate in appropriate thread.
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Thanks for the heads up, Brendan.
I'm scheduling a trip up north around the R9S arrival, so your input is much appreciated.
The Gold Dots are ready to test it out.
Bill
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Well, our delivery date has been changed once again.
They are now scheduled for shipment "Monday the 18th for sure" from the previous "latest ship date" of Wed 7-13.
One irate buyer refused to pay his balance as he said he has been waiting long enough (Oct. deposit) and wasn't pleased about his gun not being here after being promised to be able to pick his up last week.
I'm hoping that Monday is truly the day ours are shipped this time......
If not, I think I'd better just be vague with delivery date inquiries from now on. :-/
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Whoisjohngalt, I never give an exact date until the guns are shipped. Any number of things can happen to change things a bit. Your customers will all have smiles on their faces when they hold their new R9s. Ask Maria for help. Regards, Tom
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Thanks, Tom.
Maria is the one who gave me the dates.
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John, thanks for predicting the Monday ship date. The information is much appreciated.
I am ready!
Bill
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Is it light at the end of the tunnel, a train, or the muzzle flash of a R9? Regards, Tom
I believe there are going to be some Very Happy NEW R9 owners in Michigan ;) ;D 8)
And some Very Happy second R9 owners.Myself for one.. ;D 8)
The light has become a muzzleflash.. ;D 8) 8)
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They are here! They are here!
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Sounds like (I hope) the long awaited news. :)
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Sounds like (I hope) the long awaited news. :)
Chris,
You Are Correct Sir.... 8) 8) 8)
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"I love it whan a plan comes together." 8)
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yes, they've arrived! And I've survived the stampede! ;)
Thanks to Maria and the R Bro's!!!!
You have made many new R9 owners in MI very happy! ;D
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whoisjohngault, Sounds like a happy time in Mich!!!!! It is always nice to make your customers happy campers. Tom
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John is a great guy...He has MANY a happy new gun owner.. ;D
I live 2.5-3 hours away and will not be able to pick up my newest pup till I can make the trip..Work and other family gigs..
Safely tucked in the safe, and with any luck he will run a sale on something else and I will make it a "multiple" transaction.. ;)
Like I said-Its a long trip.. 8)
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Thanks, Brenden! It's safely tucked away waiting for you. ;)
Hmmm....a sale, huh?.......anything you are eyeballing in particular? ;D