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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Joey Neat on March 23, 2006, 03:01:05 PM

Title: New Guy - Banter
Post by: Joey Neat on March 23, 2006, 03:01:05 PM
Hello,
   I am new to the forum and new to Rohrbaugh! About 1:30 hours new to the R9S actually. I order one thru Tom at Irish Guard Firearms, a gentleman to deal with, the transaction went very smooth. Its funny that I live about 15 minutes from the Rohrbaugh factory but had to get the gun from a dealer in Texas.
   I also picked up an array of ammo for it. I just test fired one magazine of GDHP 124 gr. and Silvertip 147 gr., both without fail. I called the factory to ask where I could get Super lube and also asked if the 147 gr. Silvertips were a good choice, the woman who answered said to try them, but that Mr. Rohrbaugh himself carries 115 gr. Silvertips. Unfortunately my delaer only had the 147 gr..
   I think I finally found the weapon I have been looking for, I am a retired NYPD Homicide Detective, I now own my own business, a retail/wholesale Beer & Soda Distributor and have been looking for something with adequate firepower that I could conceal without having to wear an untucked shirt or jacket. Since retiring I have carried a Mini-Glock in .40 and a Kimber .45 Ultra CDP, with a NAA .32NAA in my back pocket. I won't be fully retiring the Kimber, but it seems that I will opt for the R9S in my front pocket at all times and the NAA in my back when not carrying the Kimber.
   Well all thats left is a full range test with various ammo. By the way all of the post here have helped me make my choice to go with the R9S, thanks!
                                             Joey Neat
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: R9SCarry on March 23, 2006, 03:20:18 PM
Welcome Joey :) - and glad you have your new pup.

Hope the first outing goes well and you can get the gun broke in easily.
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: theirishguard on March 23, 2006, 03:29:56 PM
Joe, thanks for your business, you are a joy to work with. Enjoy the pup and have fun shooting it.
Tom
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: Richard S on March 23, 2006, 05:19:50 PM
Joe:

Welcome aboard, and thank you for your prior service in law enforcement.

You're absolutely right about Tom -- he's one class act!  
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: hedrok on March 23, 2006, 05:44:00 PM
All that experience and you choose the R9....makes me feel
even more confident in the same choice.  Welcome...looking forward to your comments.....Brian :)
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: MountainMan on March 23, 2006, 06:07:16 PM
Joey

You can't go wrong with Tom - I have dealt with him several times.

NYPD to Beer - you have traveled a long road - it is great that you have a new career in an area so different from the first.  I should do the same.

Looking forward to your postings - welcome again.

Dave
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: Michigunner on March 23, 2006, 06:30:23 PM
Joey,

Welcome to the forum.  It's good to have you here.

Please come back often.

Bill
Title: Re: New Guy - Banter
Post by: DTM_39 on March 24, 2006, 11:32:53 AM
Joey Neat,  Welcome to the forum. It sounds like we are from the same area. Good Luck with your R-9.  Dan