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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: nase on April 04, 2010, 01:24:32 PM

Title: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: nase on April 04, 2010, 01:24:32 PM

Took my R9 out for the first time this weekend after installing a new recoil spring after the recommended 200 rounds... had 3 stovepipes in the first mag. Second mag had one stovepipe, and I had no problems whatsoever after that. Is this a common thing? I'm guessing the spring just needed to loosen up a little bit, but... it definitely bothers me that I've been carrying for the past month with a gun waiting to malfunction.

Of course, it could also be that it's just picked up some dust in the last month and needed a good cleaning. Just thought I'd ask here and see if anyone's had similar issues with a fresh spring.

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: nase on April 04, 2010, 02:04:50 PM

Forgot to mention, the ammo I was having trouble with was Gold Dot 115 gr.

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: tracker on April 04, 2010, 03:41:09 PM

I haven't heard of that one but you make an excellent point to take it to the range when anything changes before it is carried for self-defense.

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: kjtrains on April 04, 2010, 03:41:12 PM

That's a new one on me.  Sorry you had the problem and glad it cleared up.  

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: Richard S on April 04, 2010, 05:42:37 PM

Assuming that you were using a firm grip when firing (no so-called "limp wristing"), if the pistol had been carried for a month without a clean and lube, that might well have caused the problem. I try to clean my R9 every couple of weeks or so whether it has been fired or not. Pocket "dreck" can be a real b**** in a pistol with tolerances as tight as those of the R9.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: nase on April 05, 2010, 10:33:08 AM

That's a good thought about cleaning every couple of weeks regardless of going to the range. I'll try to start doing that, and hopefully there won't be any more issues.

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: theirishguard on April 05, 2010, 12:46:26 PM

nase, that's not normal to have problems after putting in a new recoil spring. Richard seems to have it right. You could take the pup out ever 2-4 weeks and shoot a couple of mags, clean it and continue carrying.  Tom

Title: Re: Issues after a new recoil spring?
Post by: FB3 on April 06, 2010, 09:02:24 AM

I try to clean mine on a somewhat regular basis even if it has not been fired, but unfortunately time seems to slip by and I have let it go for extended periods of time.  

I usually have it with me in a pocket holster, and have not had any malfunctions when I do get around to shooting it.

However, I am definitely going to try to increase the frequency of cleanings.