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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Reinz on May 26, 2011, 03:19:35 AM
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It seems that Recoil and Recoil sensitivity with the R9 creep up from time to time here at the campfire. In fact, one poor soul is actually selling his almost new R9 over in the classifieds because he can not handle the recoil.
If you have trouble in this area, please seek help from a professional or experienced shooter at your local gun range. They CAN help you in minutes to an hour.
Just like women afraid of 12 Ga shotguns. They usually are not trained properly on technique. Once given the proper guidence, they can shoot for hours.
Same goes with the R9 (I don't know about hours), all it takes is technique and your good to go.
I have mentioned ad nauseam about my personal hardship with my hands and arms and have overcome the recoil with no issue.
Before you consider selling, or if you are struggling, PLEASE ask for help. You will be so glad you did.
In fact, if anyone is near or willing to come to East Texas, I will spend all the time needed teaching you the proper techniques to make you feel comfortable shoooting the R9, free of charge.
Just ask.
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Reinz, Great advice and wonderful offer.
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When I started playing handball at the Y in 1974 the old timers suggested running really hot water over your hands (or just soaking in it) before and after playing to cut down on the swelling and bruising. It seemed to work and it might help some small-gun owners.
Me, I'm so insensitive at this point that I shot mine 101 times the first time I took it out. I was thinking I'd shoot 3 boxes, but quit after round one of box 3.
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Thanks for the the tip JohnBT; no problems so far; never know what may be needed in the future.
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While it does have a little snap to it, I would not even consider selling my little pup. I just ran 50 rounds of 147gr Speer Gold Dots through her yesterday. (Only speer gd ammo my dealer had that wasn't +p) No problems at all. Not a single hickup. Took her home and cleaner her up. With the 2 tools I purchased from guys here, dissassembly/reassembly was a breeze.
I must say however, the trigger pull is looooooooonnnnggggggg.
Patrick
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I must say however, the trigger pull is looooooooonnnnggggggg.
Patrick
That can be a good thing - if the brain happens to be in a tug of war of shoot don't shoot, or similar scenario.
Also when the fit hits the shan, you will never notice it.
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I've really never noticed the long trigger pull. I just pull the trigger like I mean it, and I'm done. This is not to take away from anyone's comments; it's how I shoot.
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I'm with you KJ, I mean, it's obviously no 1911.
I'm not knocking Patrick, I don't know what he is comparing it to.
I normally just shoot a gun and let it stand on it's own merit. Unless I am comparing it to something in mind or at hand.
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I'm just used to 1911's, or AR15's, etc. Even my Python has a shorter double action pull. It's not a bad thing, per se. Just the first time I pulled the trigger, I was like.....well, is it ever going to go off.
Not bad, just not what I am used to. Love the gun. Carry it everywhere.
Would buy my wife one, but she thinks guns are icky.
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I hear ya!
Know what ya mean about the wife. :D
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I'm with you KJ, I mean, it's obviously no 1911.
I'm not knocking Patrick, I don't know what he is comparing it to.
I normally just shoot a gun and let it stand on it's own merit. Unless I am comparing it to something in mind or at hand.
I do the same thing. If it's the .454, .357, .454 Freedom Arms, the Judge 3 inch Mag or the .500 Mag., even the .45 ACP they're all different, and I pull the trigger on each one like I mean it and certainly, as I said, not taking away from anyone.
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I hear ya!
Know what ya mean about the wife. :D
Now my wife likes guns, but hasn't been with me to the range in awhile; she's always busy doing something else. Little different in Ga; all we have to do is step out the door and go about 100 ft. to the wood pile; easy access. :)
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That's a sweet set up.
I would go ape.
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Seems to work. Now if I could just spend more time here! :)
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Easy, sleep, less. ;D
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Easy, sleep, less. ;D
A little more than that! I have to make a trip here! ;D
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I guess something else is involved, aside from "hold out your palms while I smack them w. a stick..." ;D
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Reinz:
I volunteer to be one of the assistant instructors for your course -- provided that I can use the teaching techniques employed by R. Lee Ermey as "Gunnery Sergeant Hartman" in FULL METAL JACKET. As such, before introducing you to the students, I could conduct preliminary proceedings somewhat along these lines:
[size=10]Assistant Instructor: A-ten-hut!
[Students come to attention.]
Assistant Instructor: Present Arms!
[Students unholster their R9s and hold them at the ready, muzzles pointed up, trigger fingers alongside the frame.]
Assistant Instructor: Pray!
Students: [chanting] This is my R9. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My R9 is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my R9 is useless. Without my R9, I am useless. I must fire my R9 true. Amen.
Assistant Instructor: Order, hut!
[Students reholster their R9s.]
Assistant Instructor: Parade rest!
[Students adopt the parade-rest position awaiting your entrance.][/size]
;) ;D
Seriously, though, that is excellent advice and a very generous offer on your part.
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Before you consider selling, or if you are struggling, PLEASE ask for help. You will be so glad you did.
In fact, if anyone is near or willing to come to East Texas, I will spend all the time needed teaching you the proper techniques to make you feel comfortable shoooting the R9, free of charge.
Just ask.
Hear! Hear! Reinz. Excellent words!
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Reinz, that is a very generous offer and I think it speaks volumes of the quality of the posters here on the Rohrbaugh forums.
I have taught quite a few people, including octogenarians, children, and several folks with compromised hand strength and/or mobility, how to shoot. Many had never touched or even seen a firearm in person. Some of those folks I've trained were not only deathly afraid of firearms but had a strong anti-gun bias. A big, warm and friendly smile and a cajoling comment; "Look, you're a smart person, how can you have such a strong opinion without firsthand experience?" "Let's at least try it and you can use that experience to speak on the matter more fluently, regardless of which side of the argument you choose." "I promise I will be right by your side and I will make sure you are safe."
Folks like Reinz and others with a positive attitude and saintly patience do all of us a service when they offer share their experience. Better trained and better informed shooters shed a better light on all of us gunners. To be honest, I think we all should take firearms education very seriously and ensure we are part of the "good guy front" of responsible, informed gun owners.
You rock, Reinz! A very sincere and heartfelt "Thank You" for your personal dedication and your offers to educate us!
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Thank you all for the kind words. I just feel that we all in this together and need to stick together. And that our sport/right needs to grow not shrink.