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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: SandMan on July 30, 2010, 10:04:59 AM

Title: This seems to be the week...
Post by: SandMan on July 30, 2010, 10:04:59 AM
... for new pups & new members! :D
My R9s came in yesterday from wired/Scott.  And, thanks to him for a smooth transaction.

I have not had it out to the range to shoot yet, but that will happen this weekend with appropriate post afterwards -- I'm not expecting any surprises or "drama" given the gun's reputation and responses here; plus, wired was KIND enough to break it in with the first 250 rounds for me  ;D

So far, the only semi-issue I am having is getting used to the heel release on the mag - 30+ years of 1911s and Berettas are hard to overcome, not to mention the little polished release is stiff & tough to move even if I DO eventually 'find' it... :-[  After some further practice and getting used to it, that might be a candidate for some checkering!!  

Thanks to all for the previous welcomes in the Classifieds and looking forward to the pup and the Forum.
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: Richard S on July 30, 2010, 10:42:52 AM
SandMan:

Welcome to the campfire. I predict that you're going to love your R9.
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: yankee2500 on July 30, 2010, 10:58:34 AM
SandMan,
     Congrats on the pup, I'm sure you will enjoy it and the mag latch will get easier with time.

John
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: kjtrains on July 30, 2010, 11:15:47 AM
SandMan.  Congratulations on receiving the R9s.  You will be proud, for sure!  Enjoy.
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: theirishguard on July 30, 2010, 01:14:17 PM
Sandman, welcome to the forum and congrats on getting the pup.   Tom
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: tracker on July 30, 2010, 02:42:10 PM

Welcome and congratulations on your new pup. I put a very small piece of 3M tape on the working edge of the mag release; it helps a lot to avoid slippage.
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: birdman on July 30, 2010, 02:46:22 PM
   Sandman, welcome to the greatist show on Earth. Also known as the best forum, with the best people and the best pocket pistol anywhere. Don't know if this will help, but if you push upwards on the magazine very slightly when removing it, then the heel release moves quite easily. I have one R9s that is very hard to release when empty and almost impossible when the mag is loaded. Pushing up on the mag cured this problem for me.   Gene
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: kjtrains on July 30, 2010, 02:55:20 PM
I agree, there, Gene.  That works like a charm!    :D
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: SandMan on July 30, 2010, 03:11:41 PM
Thank-you -- thank-you :D  .... appreciate the welcome and suggestions.  I will defintely give the 'push' a try.  

Part of this is just pure psycological on my part...  back in tha' day, before USPSA had Production or Limited 10 Divisions, I shot [regular] Limited with an Officer-size 1911 - I was a half-a__ shot, but MAN could I change mags!!! :o  comparatively, with this I feel like I'm pulling up a chair, sitting down and reloading!! - but I'll get it eventually ... ;)

Now, if I could only FIND some Gold Dots locally I'll be ready for the range!
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: tracker on July 30, 2010, 04:02:15 PM

Maybe it was too long ago to remember but I didn't have an issue releasing the magazine. I think it is like everything else with this gun, it becomes easier with use.
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: SandMan on August 27, 2010, 08:14:17 PM
It has taken me a while to get to the range - but I finally DID!! :P :P

For any of you interested [...AND patient  ;)] I just posted a really LONG range report!! - Hope it is useful  :)
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: kjtrains on August 27, 2010, 08:17:53 PM
One excellent report, there, Sandman.  Thanks!
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: yankee2500 on August 28, 2010, 08:54:16 PM
Long range reports give some of us something to do. ;D

John
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: kjtrains on August 28, 2010, 09:03:28 PM
John.  You should have plenty to do!    ;D
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: yankee2500 on August 29, 2010, 02:01:42 AM
kj,
I always have something to do, but don't always do it.  ;D
  I just looked at a ceramic tile job a woman in Greensboro wants me to do, but I hate driving back and forth to there, it's a two hour round trip.
  I'll be in your area on Monday, I have an appointment at the VA (Regular checkup). I usually like to go to China Grove when I get in that area, there are a couple of pawn shops I like to rummage through. Never know a Farmie may turn up one day. ;D

John
Title: Re: This seems to be the week...
Post by: kjtrains on August 29, 2010, 02:23:58 AM
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kj,
I always have something to do, but don't always do it.  ;D
  I just looked at a ceramic tile job a woman in Greensboro wants me to do, but I hate driving back and forth to there, it's a two hour round trip.
  I'll be in your area on Monday, I have an appointment at the VA (Regular checkup). I usually like to go to China Grove when I get in that area, there are a couple of pawn shops I like to rummage through. Never know a Farmie may turn up one day. ;D

John

John.  Try Pearl's Pawn Shop on Highway 29, just before turning off to China Grove.  It's on the left next to Grove Supply.

Give me a call when you're in town; maybe do lunch, or coffee.