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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: elbee on November 26, 2008, 07:12:02 PM

Title: Help, define term?
Post by: elbee on November 26, 2008, 07:12:02 PM

OK, I feel left behind here, I have even asked Eric Rohrbaugh.  I know I am going to feel the fool here, but why are our cool little R9 pocket poppers called "pups" on this forum?

OK, I will wait for the laughing to subside.

Title: Re: Help, define term?
Post by: Carter on November 28, 2008, 09:15:31 AM

I'm thinking that the thought progression was something simple, and perhaps refers to small puppies that bite.

The R9 is definitely a small puppy that will bite.

I also like the clever one that plays on "The mouse that roared" and morphs into "The pup that Rohrs".

Title: Re: Help, define term?
Post by: Richard S on November 30, 2008, 06:08:13 PM

Chris ("R9SCarry"), the author of the R9 FAQ Sheet which is linked to the Forum, came up with the "Pup" nickname and it stuck. I think he was using the nickname to differentiate the R9 from some of the "Big Dogs" in his kennel. (To Chris, the .44 Magnum is a modest caliber.   )