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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: los on July 14, 2006, 05:43:52 PM
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Can someone give a good estimate as to the manufacture date on a pup with a s/n in the low 0530s??
Thanks.
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Summer 2005 is when I got mine which is close to yours. Although Rohrbaugh is not consistent as to when they put serial numbers out. Yours could have been before or after that.
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Summer 2005 is when I got mine which is close to yours. Although Rohrbaugh is not consistent as to when they put serial numbered out. Yours could have been before or after that.
Thanks a lot for the info. I appreciate it a bunch. I was curious because i'm getting close to consummating a Trade for a R9s.
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los: given that all R9s are within +2 years old, they all are quite young. And I bet that most of them are shot very little. I wouldn't worry about the trade based on age. However, there were some minor color changes along the way:
1. Farmingdale, blue CF grips, light-gray frame
2. Farmingdale, blue CF grips, dark-gray frame
3. Farmingdale, gray CF grips, dark-gray frame
4. DeerPark, gray CF grips, dark-gray frame
5. DeerPark, black CF grips, dark-gray frame
6. DeerPark, black CF grips, very_dark_gray frame
7. DeerPark, G10 grips, new black-coated frame (coming?)
Would someone please correct me if I am wrong! :-) Thanks!
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I can't say if you can go by serial number AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!
We just picked up a NEW R-9s that the dealer had just received and the serial # is R 40X.
PursuitSS
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los: given that all R9s are within +2 years old, they all are quite young. And I bet that most of them are shot very little. I wouldn't worry about the trade based on age. However, there were some minor color changes along the way:
1. Farmingdale, blue CF grips, light-grey frame
2. Farmingdale, blue CF grips, dark-grey frame
3. Farmingdale, gray CF grips, dark-grey frame
4. DeerPark, gray CF grips, dark-grey frame
5. DeerPark, black CF grips, dark-grey frame
6. DeerPark, black CF grips, very_dark_grey frame
7. DeerPark, G10 grips, new black-coated frame (coming?)
Would someone please correct me if I am wrong! :-) Thanks!
Sir,
Please don't forget about the early gray anodized frames..Unless that is what you are referring to as the Light-gray..
Also I have Blue and Black grips, but no gray grips?
I feel left out!! >:( ;)
cuteo100,
Good to see you posting again.. ;D
los,
for what it's worth,I have a 550s Deer Park with black CF grips,that I received midsummer 05..
Brenden
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I'll post a few photos once the deal is done. I can tell y'all that the R9s looks to be in pristine condition and comes with 3 mags and a few leather holsters.
I am dealing with the original owner who happens to be a Member on this Forum.
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Brenden: Good to see you!
Please don't forget about the early gray anodized frames..Unless that is what you are referring to as the Light-gray..
Yes, I am referring to the same earliest gray frames.
Also I have Blue and Black grips, but no gray grips?
Here is the picture of the my gray grips (prior to the current black) along with the earliest blues:
(http://rcfalcon.com/stuff/Rohrbaugh/6.JPG)
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The Deal has been consummated ;D. So as promised, here's a couple of photos. Note that grips seem darker on one of the photos, but I think the actual color is the original blueish tone.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/R9S1e.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/R9S2e.jpg)
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Jimmy
- Dude; I'm Happy for yah, If you're Happy for yah..!
Nice to have you in "This Club Too..!"
Still gonna go "Stealth" too or "Wait-N-See" now !!??
Eric ;D
PS - As far as I know, these are Never picked & assembled
in Any S/N order; age would still be "Young W/ an Old one..!"
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Jimmy
- Dude; I'm Happy for yah, If you're Happy for yah..!
Nice to have you in "This Club Too..!"
Still gonna go "Stealth" too or "Wait-N-See" now !!??
Eric ;D
PS - As far as I know, these are Never picked & assembled
in Any S/N order; age would still be "Young W/ an Old one..!"
Thanks Eric. I finally did it!!
I think I'll look into coating the pup. I use to do it on some of the 1911s I built back in the early 80s. Not sure the chemical/paint is still sold, but it was/is extremely durable.
I recently came upon a compensated caspian I built and coated in 83 and it looked pretty darn good. The coat, a semi-flat black, showed no signs of chipping. Just a little coat wear on the rails,..but expected.
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The Deal has been consummated ;D. So as promised, here's a couple of photos. Note that grips seem darker on one of the photos, but I think the actual color is the original blueish tone.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/R9S1e.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y6/los3088/R9S2e.jpg)
Yes,
They do look a lot different!!
Even the pattern!!
Congrats on the pup!!
cuteo100,
Do happen to have a side by side,between the gray and black?
I know that there are always shades of the CF,always a big difference with the early blue for sure..
They are all good when in the pocket though!! ;)
Brenden
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I bought my serial #R553 just about a year ago and it's grips are black, but have a very slight hue of blue. Then again I have been known to wear a black dress sock with a blue one before. :D
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I'll post a few photos once the deal is done. I can tell y'all that the R9s looks to be in pristine condition and comes with 3 mags and a few leather holsters.
I am dealing with the original owner who happens to be a Member on this Forum.
los - I noticed you said "A few leather holsters..." That, my friend is obviously & simply too many... Not to worry though, I'll send you my address later & you can send me the excess items... Glad I can help yah out w/ that horrible "Overage" situation!!! ;D
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I belive the early guns did not have a "R" prefix. I don't know exactly when the "R" prefix was adopted but I think mid to 3rd quarter 05'.
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Thanks Eric. I finally did it!!
I think I'll look into coating the pup. I use to do it on some of the 1911s I built back in the early 80s. Not sure the chemical/paint is still sold, but it was/is extremely durable.
I recently came upon a compensated caspian I built and coated in 83 and it looked pretty darn good. The coat, a semi-flat black, showed no signs of chipping. Just a little coat wear on the rails,..but expected.
Hey Jimmy... :o :o :o :o :o Sorry, I just had a "Flash" of someone "Spray Painting" an R9s...
Now that I've caught my breath again..; Please post pics should you decide to actually do so..! ;D ;)
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Jimmy, congrats on getting a pup. Do you still have the Kimber?
Tom
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los - I noticed you said "A few leather holsters..." That, my friend is obviously & simply too many... Not to worry though, I'll send you my address later & you can send me the excess items... Glad I can help yah out w/ that horrible "Overage" situation!!! ;D
I should be receiving 6 holsters for the 9S as part of the Trade package. They'll vary from a few IWB models to a few OWB models.
Hey Jimmy... :o :o :o :o :o Sorry, I just had a "Flash" of someone "Spray Painting" an R9s...
Now that I've caught my breath again..; Please post pics should you decide to actually do so..! ;D ;)
The Kit I use to purchase had a paint or type of coat that had to be sprayed-on on metal parts after being oven heated for about 15-20 minutes at 220 degree. It actually worked pretty well. The Kit included all the items needed to complete about 20 guns. I remember paying about 60 bucks for the kit back in the early 80s. It was sold out of San Antonio.
I did a search last night for same or similiar products and couldn't locate anything sold for a do-it-yourself project. :(
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Jimmy, congrats on getting a pup. Do you still have the Kimber?
Tom
Hello Tom. The Ultra Carry was traded for a R9S package deal. Only things left to "sell" is a set of Novak Lo-Mount Tritium Nite Sights, a Milt Sparks Single Mag Pouch and a Custom made hi-ride Holster being made by HBE Leather (Eric Larsen) which I shoud get delivered in about a week.
I'll be posting the items for sale on 1911forum and thefiringline forum a little later.
Thanks for asking.
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Congradulations, los, and welcome to the family! :-*
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R553 was bought new by me from a dealer in Memphis on 8/31/2005. The dealer stated to me at the time of purchase that they had received it in the store about two to three weeks prior to me buying it. I did not order it. I was in shopping for a Kahr and remembered reading about the R9 online and purchased it immediately once I saw it in the case.
Respectfully,
Jim
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Congradulations, los, and welcome to the family! :-*
Thanks. It's good to be part of this great Forum. I'm still learning! ;)
R553 was bought new by me from a dealer in Memphis on 8/31/2005. The dealer stated to me at the time of purchase that they had received it in the store about two to three weeks prior to me buying it. I did not order it. I was in shopping for a Kahr and remembered reading about the R9 online and purchased it immediately once I saw it in the case.
Respectfully,
Jim
Thanks for the info. Would you happen to know the average amount of weapons Rohrbaugh manufactures on a weekly basis.
My guess is around 12-14 per week???
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Nice going Jimmy - make sure you go to R9SCarry's site for great R9 info:
http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/rohrbaugh/
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Nice going Jimmy - make sure you go to R9SCarry's site for great R9 info:
http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/rohrbaugh/
Hello Dave. Thanks for link. Chris really has an abundance of useful information on his site!! Then again, knowing just a little bit about him,..it doesn't really surprise me.
Thanks again for your guidance.
-jimmy