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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: davvet2 on June 09, 2011, 07:20:51 PM

Title: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: davvet2 on June 09, 2011, 07:20:51 PM

I am trying to determine if this seller is legit, I found this R-9 :

http://texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=126343


Anyone recognize the photos ? Were they taken from another website somewhere?

This is my first post here, I am a disabled vet looking for a carry gun with more knockdown power than my Seecamp.

Also, is 3138 a real serial number for this pistol?

Thanks,

Jim in Central Texas

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: Recluse on June 09, 2011, 07:28:51 PM

The serial number is legit.

Rohrbaugh just recently passed #5000.

I don't know the seller.  $800 is a killer deal for an R9.

If you're both in Texas, can you arrange a face-to-face?

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: davvet2 on June 09, 2011, 07:32:35 PM

That's the problem. The listing says Dallas which is 90 miles away from me, but he says he's out of town at the moment.

Something just feels funny about this deal, and I'm trying to check it out. He will ship if I pay...........

If anyone has the ability to run a location check on the email he sent me, PM me and I'll send it to you. It has all the original headers, etc. I'd like to know here he is.

Thanks,

Jim in Central Texas

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: Recluse on June 09, 2011, 08:02:58 PM

For $800, I'd be happy to go 90 miles.  If he refuses, I'd run away.  Better safe than sorry.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: davvet2 on June 09, 2011, 08:38:12 PM

Yeah, you're right.

I sent the email header to my son, he's a computer guru -- maybe he can figure it out for me.

Thanks,

Jim in Central Texas

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: Reinz on June 09, 2011, 10:07:35 PM

Welcome to the forum davvet2!

I agree with Recluse, good serial #, killer deal.

For 90 miles, I'd be there tonight.

It seems he's listed with a legit site.


If you just can not do a face to face, then Have your FFL dealer only receive from another FFL. That is easy enough to check out.  As long as you make sure he ships through an FFL and make sure he has it before you pay, you are good to go.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: Reinz on June 09, 2011, 10:09:42 PM

I wish you did not post the site, I fear that some lurker may scoop that  prize out from under you.

Hopefully ethics will prevail.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: kjtrains on June 09, 2011, 10:21:54 PM

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I am trying to determine if this seller is legit, I found this R-9 :

http://texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=126343


Anyone recognize the photos ? Were they taken from another website somewhere?

This is my first post here, I am a disabled vet looking for a carry gun with more knockdown power than my Seecamp.

Also, is 3138 a real serial number for this pistol?

Thanks,

Jim in Central Texas

Jim.  Welcome to the Forum.  Recluse is correct on the R3138 serial no. being for real.  I'm not familiar with this web site and agree with Recluse & Reinz on seeing if you can do a face to face deal;  this looks like a good deal and with the Extreme Hogue grips, the G10's, and the aluminums.  Big thing is, if it's for real.  I just don't know.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: kjtrains on June 09, 2011, 10:32:21 PM

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Yeah, you're right.

I sent the email header to my son, he's a computer guru -- maybe he can figure it out for me.

Thanks,

Jim in Central Texas

Jim.  Wishing you the best in this venture.  This is a good looking gun and hope it works out.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: davvet2 on June 09, 2011, 10:51:05 PM

Thanks Reinz and Trains --

I think that anyone that tries to "scoop" me on this one will find that the owner is very elusive and they may end up being scammed.  (which is what I'm trying to keep from happening to me)


Jim in Central Texas

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: dano on June 09, 2011, 11:03:49 PM

Copy and paste the sellers IP address, from the email, into this  http://www.geobytes.com/IpLocator.htm website.

Good luck with the purchase of the R9, I hope it all works out for you in a good way!  :)

Dano

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: yankee2500 on June 10, 2011, 12:59:19 AM

Best of luck with the purchase, looks like a great deal.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: davvet2 on June 15, 2011, 01:02:52 AM

For those of you that were following this listing:

The listing is gone -- either it sold (which I doubt) or it was a scam.

I ended up buying a R-9 from Jeff Quick on this board.

Thanks,

Jim

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: yankee2500 on June 15, 2011, 01:34:46 AM

Jim,
   I guess the important thing is you got one, Congratulations.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: Dire_Straits on June 16, 2011, 09:31:43 AM

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For those of you that were following this listing:

The listing is gone -- either it sold (which I doubt) or it was a scam.

I ended up buying a R-9 from Jeff Quick on this board.

Thanks,

Jim

Purchased my R9 from Jeff; great guy to deal with and a smooth transaction.

Title: Re: Rohrbaugh R9 9mm Pistol        
Post by: Z on June 16, 2011, 09:55:56 AM

Jeff is excellent to work with.

Congratulations on your purchase! :)