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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: renrew on March 12, 2013, 12:35:01 PM

Title: Tom Watson
Post by: renrew on March 12, 2013, 12:35:01 PM

I am new to this forum and have done research on here as I am interested in buying a Rohrbaugh 9mm.  I was going to purchase one from Tom as I e-mailed him about a month ago.  I recently called him to ask him a few questions about the types or variations of the gun prior to purchase and was sadened to hear he recently passed away.  May God be with his family!

Per my question:  Does the stainless R9 hold up better than the stealth?  Also, I see there is a tribute addition, does this show less wear as the frame is the same color as the top of the gun.  Other than the grips is there an advantage to the tribute addition?  When was the tribute additon made in tearm of dates?

Thanks for the help :-)

W-

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: wildmanwill on March 12, 2013, 12:51:56 PM

How recently did you attempt to call him?  He was last active on this forum on 05 March - so just last week.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: renrew on March 12, 2013, 01:00:40 PM

It was just this morning.  Sorry to break the bad news.  :'(

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: tracker on March 12, 2013, 02:27:54 PM

Very sad to hear of Tom's passing; he was a true gentleman and a pillar of towering substance on this forum.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: Richard S on March 12, 2013, 04:03:58 PM

Words fail me. I knew that Tom was in fragile health of late, but this is tragic news. We and the Forum have lost a good and true friend, a gentleman of the highest rank.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tom.  REQUIESCAT IN PACE.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: tracker on March 12, 2013, 06:07:31 PM

For the members who did not know, Tom had suffered from Muscular Dystrophy for years and was confined to a wheel chair in 2004 when I went to his house and first visited with him. He will be greatly missed.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: gunsmoke16610 on March 12, 2013, 06:40:17 PM

Rest in peace Tom

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: dddonkey on March 12, 2013, 09:32:26 PM

This is so sad, I just talked to him not long ago. My R9 seems so much more special now knowing that Tom helped me get it. He was so helpful in my search, and answers many questions for me. This is such a loss.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: Trailblazer on March 12, 2013, 09:51:57 PM

God be with you Tom!  You will be missed!!

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: saltz1979 on March 12, 2013, 10:09:01 PM

This is not how I wanted my first post to be. I just received my R9 just 5 days ago from Tom. He was a good man to talk to. I emailed him the other day letting him know my Pup ran flawless. He emailed me back and said he was glad to hear and thanking me for my business. This is truly sad.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: saltz1979 on March 12, 2013, 10:13:59 PM

Renrew, I asked Tom the same question when I was ordering. He said there was no difference. Just the blackened slide. It is a shoot a little, carry a lot pistol.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: renrew on March 12, 2013, 10:39:57 PM

Thanks saltz1979!  Tom was a gentleman with me as we'll, and very helpful.  In reading his posts was a very unique individual.  May he rest in peace.

I ordered a tribute model today from Maria at the company.  She was very nice and helpful.  I told her that Tom was helping me before he passed away and she was extremely upset as she knew him well.

Thanks for all the good info on this forum gentlemen.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: Reinz on March 13, 2013, 01:56:31 AM

Upsetting news.

I had no clue of his health.  He will be missed.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: CaptBW on March 13, 2013, 06:24:29 AM

May God bless.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: Thicker on March 13, 2013, 08:58:46 AM

Peaceful rest and Blessings on your family .....

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: wildmanwill on March 13, 2013, 08:46:30 PM

Sorry to read of his passing.  He will be missed 'round here.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: Douglas on March 13, 2013, 09:05:23 PM

Very sad news. Rest in peace.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: C0untZer0 on March 14, 2013, 12:13:22 AM

Tom was great to deal with, I couldn't be happier with my experience in getting an R9 from him.

I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: DDGator on March 15, 2013, 09:20:33 AM

Very sorry to hear this... Tom was a true gentleman and a strong supporter of the forum.  Tom had been our longest running advertiser too.

Does anyone know what will become of the business?  Sounds like it may not continue?

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: thor447 on March 15, 2013, 09:28:19 AM

Very sad news.   My prayers go out to his family.   May he rest peacefully.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: backupr9 on March 15, 2013, 01:53:50 PM

Sad, sad.  The Forum grieves for its loss.  Peace be with him...

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: DTM_39 on March 26, 2013, 03:03:43 PM

Havn't been around in quite awhile.  This is sad news indeed.  RIP Tom  My prayers go out for you and  your family.  Dan

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: Newt on May 22, 2013, 10:12:24 AM

Sorry to hear this,RIP.

Title: Re: Tom Watson
Post by: toes on May 29, 2013, 05:56:03 PM

Yes, peaceful rest!  A couple days prior to his passing he called me to tell me that he was sending me the R9 I had ordered from him.  He sent the gun to Robar for NP3+ finishing prior to my receiving it as I was doing the snowbird thing in FL.  A very helpful, kind gentleman as I had lots of questions, I'm sure he was glad to be done with the project.  He will be missed.