All the reasons for the choices of materials and close tolerances were made to create a pocket pistol that would deliver the most out of the smallest package. These same choices in the manufacture of the R9 are what drew us to the pistol, I don't let the collector side detract from the value of having the best in my pocket as my primary defense weapon. I regularly clean debris from my daily duties as a welder from the holster (Del Fatti PH3)and pistol..metal shavings, grinding dust pocket lint. And it never ceases to amaze me how the tight tolerances keep the grime out of the internals of this pistol. I really struggle to see the collector view when it comes to weather or not to own a pistol that cant get honest wear, don't get me wrong I understand collectables, but if you bought a R9 because you longed for a 9mm pocket pistol that does what no other 9mm can do, and you are only going to buy one...then carry it with confidence and love the wear.

That's what we are here for. . . . . To help each other. Hope to see you interact with the different topics here.

Stay well. . . . Stay safe. . . . and, once again, welcome aboard.

Eric R.

Hello!
I'm proud to say that I'm officially a member of the family after I recently acquired a very lightly used Rohrbaugh r9 Stealth. Whoever had this firearm before me took very good care of it and judging by the minimal wear on the rails and rifling I feel safe in assuming it's been fired less than 50 times. After many many hours of researching the ins and outs of what it takes to operate and maintain these little works of art I disassembled the pistol completely, inspected and cleaned every component, and oiled her inside and out. I've wanted one of these beauties ever since I first saw one online and after familiarizing myself with the internals and taking it to the range  (where it flawlessly ate through 28 rounds of 124grain gold dot) I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. Over the course of researching these guns it's become apparent that they are pretty much unanimously loved by those who own them and highly desired by many who don't. I bought this gun with the intention of using it as my primary CCW but now that I know i have a gem and that many many people want one themselves I'm hesitant to stick it in my pocket. I have a feeling these guns will be quite valuable someday due to their impecable quality and relatively few numbers. I have a Sig p938 that rides in my pocket just fine (admittedly not as well as the r9) so it's not like I'd be leaving home unarmed if I choose to make it a safe queen. I guess I'm just looking to find out what others who own one of these guns think. Is it worth it to risk marring the finish or should I just be proud of the fact i own one and continue carrying my sig? Do you believe these firearms will someday be considered highly collectable and become extremely valuable? Thank you all for your thoughts in advance.

Thanks Eric and others, you have all been great help! 

Figured this would've been gone by now.