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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: C0untZer0 on May 01, 2011, 12:30:38 AM
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I'm sorry if it's covered elsewhere, I couldn't find it when I searched.
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C0untZer0, Welcome to the group.
I'm not sure if there is a particular reason it was discontinued other than the factory wanted to have a limited production item.
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I'm sorry if it's covered elsewhere, I couldn't find it when I searched.
C0untZer0. Welcome to the Forum; really don't know the reason for the discontinuance of the Robar; anyone's guess, I suppose. Again, welcome.
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After last week, my guess is quality control. (I kid, I kid!)
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My guess is the amount of time it takes and the tracking of all the parts, the same reason why I sit and think of getting my R9 coated and yet it sits here. I really don't want the hassle of sending the R9 out.
Now that is one gun, imagine multiple guns.
With that said, I did make an appointment to get one of my Seecamps engraved.I have extra Seecamp, no extra R9s.
The Seecamp that is getting engraved has not been made yet, so it is a complete waiting job.
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My guess is the amount of time it takes and the tracking of all the parts, the same reason why I sit and think of getting my R9 coated and yet it sits here. I really don't want the hassle of sending the R9 out.
That's exactly why mine hasn't gone out, is the hassle of sending it out. Now I know some of you don't mind that................. :)
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I guess my point is that the website makes it seem like a different model or something.
It could just be me, I might have misread it.
It has 3 main categories of products under it's home page:
▪ Rohrbaugh R9 & R9s
▪ Rohrbaugh 380 &380s
▪ Rohrbaugh/Robar
It's really just an R9 with NP3. I guess S&W does this too - they have different model numbers for basically identical pistols depending on the finish.
It just threw me I guess...
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▪ Rohrbaugh/Robar
It's really just an R9 with NP3. I guess S&W does this too - they have different model numbers for basically identical pistols depending on the finish.
It is a little more than just a different finish. The parts are hand selected and fitted by Rohrbaugh, and sent to Robar. Robar then sandblasts and coats the pieces, internal and out, with the NP3. That is all then sent back to the factory, where the parts are again inspected, hand fitted and reassembled. In other words, a pistol that is already essentially handmade is given a much higher level of hand inspection, work and fitting.
I have both a "regular" R9 Stealth model, and a Robar version. While both are excellent, you can tell the Robar model has a smoother trigger and perfect tolerances.
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Agree with bama. I have a Robar factory model that I was fortunate to have purchased from this forum. I received unfired gun with papers and warranty intact.
I also own a standard two tone R9, that I do not shoot or carry. If I were concerned about preserving value, the Robar would be the "safe queen". However, I love the one tone gun and the trigger on the Robar is perfection.
I don't have the factory inside story as to Robar model discontinuence. However, I would guess that factory finds it easier, and more cost effective, not to deal with "special guns". Witness the demise of custom R9s across the board.
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It would be cool if you could order custom serial numbers directly from the factory like seecamp.
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If we did that we couldn't argue about serial nos., dates of production, etc..
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And that would be a good thing! :)
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My Pup is a Robar edition. The action is as smooth as silk. I have another pistol I sent to Robar years ago (P226) it shoots like a dream to and still looks new.
Maria told me they only made 90 of the Robar's. I traded an ASP to get it and I got the better end of the deal!
If you are going to spend $1100 why not go to $1800 and be done.
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The problem with wanting a Robar now is finding one. There have been a couple pop up and they're snapped up quickly. I know you can have a regular R9 done at Robar and money can be saved by doing that.
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Maybe my aftermarket Robar pup will come up for sale in the future. ;D
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I wouldn't be surprised! ;D
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Only if and when my other pup is done and I'm happy with it. ;D
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Yes, those are the key words! ;D
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I don't think there is any reason per se. It was time consuming to deal with at the factory. It was always intended to be a limited production piece. They like to do that every once in a while so they can sell more guns to people who already have a few Rohrbaughs but have room for just one more... ;D
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Thanks, Duane; the best explanation I've heard to date.
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What I know is that I own a Robar R9 and I am grateful to have it. There was a guy who PM'd me trying to buy it. What I didn't realize was that factory had discontinued the Robar model and I refered him to Tom Watson who, in my view, is the very best source for purchase of all things Rohrbaugh.
I have to admit that the guy's attempt to buy my Robar R9 pumped my enthusiasm for the gun which was already healthy.
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Yeah, and now knowing that only 90 factory models exist make it especially special. 8)
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Yep. That is good to know! I would have thought there would have been more.
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Wow; I didn't know there are only 90 Robar R9s. Keep talking and thanks!
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My Special Eddition Robar R9
A little harder to conceal though.
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WOW. This is entirely too cool! Is this R9 for real? Do you actually have a class III license and does it shoot?
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My Special Eddition Robar R9
A little harder to conceal though.
(http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/hdfb910/sr9.jpg) 8)
Pete. Your Special Edition Robar deserves a double or even a triple WOW if it's for real; amazing!
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lol a little top heavy too, isn't it? Where did you find the threaded barrel? I haven't had to deal with the atf in a while. Might be time for another stamp, if that isn't too difficult to aquire the barrel.
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I was just stirring things up a little.
It is a real Robar R9
and it is a real AAC Ti-Rant, but they don't go together. I use the Ti-Rant with a Sig 226 or Glock 19
I laid them both together for the picture.
I would get a threaded barrel for the R9 if they existed just for fun though. 8)
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It was still a cool picture and you are closer to Class III than I will ever be