They can't get past the cost

[doctordun]

Does anyone else have this experience? I've shown my R9 to several friends, most of whom, have ccw permits. They like the gun, but can't believe that I would shell out that kind of money for a 9mm. Now they have no problem paying the same for a 45, but for some reason, they feel that the "inferior" 9mm caliber should not cost as much. When I go over my justifications for the purchase price, it doesn't seem to have much impact. None of them pocket carry and that may be the reason I can't seem to connect with them. Maybe, from now on, I will keep the price my own secret.

[FireBreather01]

That's pocket envy for ya'!!! I have had the same reaction with some of the other guns I have including Seecamps, snubbie revolvers, etc. My reasoning for their comment is that they never educated themselves to what a grand selection of ammo is available to almost any shooter in a very wide caliber availability. They suckled and nursed on a 1911, it's big, goes BOOM, and makes big hole, too so they never had to stretch their facile minds to understand that less large calibers can have equivalent lethality to their one gun worlds.
I do keep these thing to myself unless in the comany of educated shooters that understand the nuances and differences in carrying and shooting a gun like this. Hang in their brother!!!

[RJ HEDLEY]

 I don't continue conversations with folks that think it's 45, .........or nothing.  

There's no point, .......they think "Caliber only"..

[Aquanewt]

I'm familiar with the "Bigger is better" train of thought. There are open minds and those that are rusted shut. Liberal amounts of info MAY change some minds

[justin2992]

"$900, that's a lot for a pocket gun"

[R9SCarry]

There seem to be two ''camps'' ... the ''how much?!!!'' and those who genuinely are impressed and see the cost as both secondary and - justified.

In the latter category are folks who have bought or owned ''loaded'' 1911's, race guns, various high end pieces which are in region of perhaps $1500 - or even more - they have no problem!

I think the size aspect comes in too - perceived value because of size or lack of it.  I tend to remind folks that sometimes smaller is even costlier because it is not the actual amount of material that goes in to the creation - more the design and engineering sophistication - not to mention the preceeding R&D ... an oft forgotten factor.

True ''pocket afficionados and fans'' do not baulk at the cost, other than the possibility or not of them actually affording it themselves.

[DDGator]

This is the primary reason the gun its the reaction it does on the net.  Sticker shock / gun jealousy.  Its ridiculous.  People who own several $550 Glocks act like there is no way they would ever afford a $900 gun.

I could go on and on... It makes me nuts.  

Has anyone seen how many $1000+ MSRP guns are on the market today?  A lot.

[Ratzo]

The way to look at it is? Everyone should know that when you tell someone what something cost they always have a remark, 2nd, Its none of ther business, 3rd, You Pay for what you get, and 4th, they might just be Cheap and think you should live by there standard?

Just my .02

[chameleon]

I have had this happen over and over again with the Seecamps.
I'm sure once I get the Rohrbaugh the same will happen.
I already here it just showing a few people the R-9s in a gun magazine article.

I like quality, and will pay for it. I know a great thing when I see it.
There are people that don't see it, so don't try to convince them, it is not worth your time.

Birds of a feather, flock together...that's why we all come here and talk about it.

[GeorgeH]

I agree--you get what you pay for.

[Richard S]

I also have had a few self-appointed experts opine on the allegedly high cost of my R9s.  My response has been to the effect that:  "If you can't afford a Rohrbaugh now, start saving.  If you can afford one but want to save money, what value do you place on your own life or the lives of those who mean the most to you and who expect you to protect them?"

If I could do so, I would always carry my customized 1911-type Colt .45, with a pocket gun as a backup.  Because of my life style, however, I must usually settle for a pocket gun alone.  In that situation, it is very comforting to have a 9mm  in the pocket.  And, in my not-so-humble opinion, the Rohrbaughs are the best solution yet devised to that particular problem.

RS

[PCA]

I will be paying more than those of you who already have one. According to Eric, the next guy will be paying more than me. It is called free enterprise and the R9 is on the good side of demand.

[DDGator]

PCA,

That is probably true, but its not just a matter of the Rohrbaughs charging what the market will bear...  From my discussions with Eric, they are very sensitive about the price, but costs keep going up and they have to recoup some of the money they spent in R&D, a new factory, etc.

[Fud]

Some people have a "price per ounce" mentality ... A 40-ounce 1911 that sells for $1000 comes out to $25 an ounce. A 12-ounce Rohrbaugh that sells for $900 costs $75 an anouce -- that's three times more per ounce than their gun.

[Calvin Cooledge]

Some people have a "price per ounce" mentality ... A 40-ounce 1911 that sells for $1000 comes out to $25 an ounce. A 12-ounce Rohrbaugh that sells for $900 costs $75 an anouce -- that's three times more per ounce than their gun.

Fudster,
You're looking kinda bad since the operation. Is there anything we can do to help;^)

Hey, $75 an ounce? That sounds cheap...

Cal