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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: DT on July 18, 2008, 08:54:38 PM

Title: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: DT on July 18, 2008, 08:54:38 PM

After reading the posts here, I have a pretty good feel for the fit, finish and quality of the gun.  I have some 'more abstract' concerns maybe you guys could comment on.

Is a Rohrbaugh for me?

Backstory to the question:  I buy very few guns - maybe one every few years if something strikes me.  What I do buy are high end, high quality guns that are not only highly functional and reliable, but will maintain their value (not necessarily in terms of monetary...more later) over the decades and through generations.  Guns in our family never leave.  We have military and civilian weapons dating back to the Civil War.  

So, when I saw Rohrbaugh R-9 - super high quality and reliability from a small company - it jumped out at me as a must purchase at some point.

So in terms of everything you've read so far, does this piston meet the requirements of high quality, good fit and finish, complete reliability, with an heirloom factor added in for generations to come?

Any input or ramblings would be appreciated.

Thanks
DT

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: DT on July 18, 2008, 08:57:46 PM

And the follow up question is...which one do I want?  I'm thinking Elite or Elite Premium.

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: dawkind on July 19, 2008, 01:22:32 AM

I, personally, cannot think of any firearms that I have been more enamored with.........about as good as it gets for small, powerful and the 'neat factor' is off of the scale........go for it!!!!  ;D

Edited to add: Welcome and enjoy!  ;)

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: CaptBW on July 19, 2008, 08:11:17 AM

Rohrbaugh and Seecamp are the jewels against which all other handguns must be measured.

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: Newt on July 19, 2008, 09:22:59 AM

I would agree with CaptBW but I would put POCKET in front of handguns in his statement! Welcome and I don't think you will be disappointed if you get either model. :)

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: theirishguard on July 19, 2008, 11:40:45 AM

The Elite premiums are all sold. It is the best pocket pistol made in 9mm. Its design is made to save your butt. Tom

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: eddie_c-clamp on July 19, 2008, 12:38:37 PM

Go for it :)

I've only had mine a short while and its quickly becoming my favorite............... 8)

Title: Re: Is a Rohrbaugh R-9 for me?  
Post by: Sonny_Boy on August 07, 2008, 03:23:44 AM

Buy one, move to CA and if you don't like it you can sell it to me.  No risk involved that way.