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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: cadillacguy76 on December 22, 2010, 07:52:10 PM
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Has anyone ever used it in there R9S? If so any feedback on its use?
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Have you recieved it already?
Phil
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http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot23.htm
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I think after reading the test results I'll pass, this part sums it up pretty good.
The Extreme Shock ammo makes a couple of claims and we will look at the results. Please allow me to "paraphrase" some claims.
1. Claim: Their rounds are supposed to penetrate walls less than standard ammo.
Findings: The Fang Face penetrated 11 drywall boards, or over 5 interior walls without expanding or fragmenting. The Air Freedom round penetrated 4 boards, or 2 walls.
Less than a standard JHP round which penetrated all 12 boards, but still some penetration.
2. Claim: They are supposed to be able to penetrate a bad guy enough to be effective Stoppers.
Findings: Both the Fang Face and Air Freedom rounds only fully penetrated 1 jug and slightly entered the second jug.
This is equilivant of 3 or 4 inches of penetration in ballistic gelatin. Some experts have doubts that this is enough penetration to reach the vital organs of a bad guy.
3. Claim: They are advertised as worth their cost.
Finding: The cost for this ammo averaged about $1.85 per round, delivered. I see this as a big problem with "Specialty" ammo. We all know that it is very important to function test any carry ammo through your firearm. Who will or can afford to run 50 or 100 rounds of this stuff through a firearm to be sure it functions without a hitch?
Even if someone buys enough ammo to fill their magazine, it is unlikely that they will thoroughly test the functionality of the ammo.
John
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No Phil I have not received it yet, but the FFL thinks it may arrive tomorrow. The reason for my post is because I have had a few Rohrbaugh dealers swear by the extreme shock ammo. I am wondering if any of you have actually experienced this ammo for yourself?? I am thankful for the posts thus far and to be honest I am no longer sold on its potency!!! So thanks for the response. Phil I will let you know when it arrives, thanks for all your help and for not letting NY laws deter the transaction.
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Alphonso and Yankee2500 thanks for the post, this can be laid to rest!!!!!