First R-9 Sighting at a Gun Show

[DDGator]

Well, it finally happened...

I saw my first "gunshow" R-9 at the Suncoast Gun Show in Tampa this weekend.  It was dark framed with the black carbon fiber grips and the "Farmingdale" label.

This was a HUGE dealer out of Orlando that has nearly every gun known to man in stock and at the show -- but only one R-9! Of course, the asking price was $1,129!  

[Rocnerd]

At that price I bet it was still there at the end of the show too.  

[rooster]

I also was at that show and enquired about that gun.  I freaked at the price and I asked him what the deal was as the factory list price was 889.00.  He told me he would give me me a grand if I could find one.  So I told him I would pass.  I have had mine on order since November so I guess I will just wait it out.    

[DDGator]

Darn Rooster, I had one in my car!  You could have shown him mine and we split the $1,000!  

I sometimes get good deals from that guy -- when I can stand his obnoxious demeanor.  His booth is certainly a good way to see any type of handgun you want to put your hands on and inspect!

[rooster]

The guy is a jerk, but nobody at the show had the amount of guns that he stocks.  As a matter of fact when he showed me the r9 I had just purchased a sig 239 in 9mm from him.  Where are you located in Tampa?  Do you shoot any IPSC?  I will be going to Frostproof this coming Sunday for a match.

[DDGator]

I work in downtown Tampa and live in Clearwater.  I shoot IPSC club matches in St. Petersburg on Tuesday nights.  PM or e-mail me for more info -- love to see you there.

[Wayne]

I finally saw a Rohrbaugh in a "no-name" 2005 gun buying annual at the Publix (you gotta look at something when you're waiting for your prescription).  It indicated both a 9mm and a 380 version "in a choice of finishes".

[DDGator]

I wonder where they got that info?  

[Wayne]

I'll get more details on the magazine and post them later in the week.  Shopping at Publix isn't always a pleasure . . .