Models and options

[Fat Boy]

New to the site and want to purchase my own little wonder gun but I don't seem to understand or find a thread on what the options are and what past and present models offered.  I am currently looking at the "Special Forces" model to replace my LCP pocket pistol.  I like the all black.  Can some of you clear up the following and anything that I have missed so far.
Stainless Slides - all models
Alluminum frames - all models
CF grips - some models but not offered anymore
Sites/No sites - some models
Custom trigger work - some models
Barrel and slide ported - custom shop only
Colored dot on front and rear site - custom shop only
Assorted finishes - all models different
Hex screws - new models

Can someone make sense of this, I particularly am interested in buying a SF and want to know all the features of this model.  I would also like to know if any model had a stainless frame.  Thanks for any help or link.

[theirishguard]

fat boy, go to DDGATOR our leader shown on first topic. Then move down on his bio page and look at all of his posts. Look at post #53, go to the beginning and see disc., and photos  Tom

[kjtrains]

Tom!  I was hoping you would answer fat boy as I knew you would offer better guidance than myself!!      

[theirishguard]

go to DDGATOR's bio and click on all of his posts and then go to post #53, 2 pages, and it gives detailed info and on second page photos at Shot Show 2009.   Tom

[Fat Boy]

Thanks Tom, here is the link if anyone else is interested.  I was just hoping for more details, but maybe that just isn't any.
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1232145455;start=

I do think my local dealer has been poor and had already contacted Tom to make the purchase through him.  My local guy said the grips are the CF but the above discription says they are the G10.

[theirishguard]

all the SF models that I have sold have G10 grips by Hogue, the Wilson Combat black is great just ask DaninVA.   Tom

[Fat Boy]

Ok I am still trying to figure out the models so any help or links or pics would be nice.  When I go to the Rohrbaugh home page aren't they showing a stealth with CF grips? and they actually come with G10, right?  Not to be picky but stuff like this can be very confusing and there really needs to be laid out clearly what each model completely has with pictures, including a history of old models in case someone wants to purchase one for collection or use.
 http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/product/prod_set.html

[theirishguard]

Fat_Boy, there are no more CF grips offered.  Tom

[DanR9SF]

... the Wilson Combat black is great just ask DaninVA.   Tom

Yes I'm a big fan of Wilson Combat Armor-Tuff which is the stuff on the SF model.  http://www.wilsoncombat.com/info_armor_tuff.htm  It's not just paint, it's a molybdenum disulphide-based coating, and it's tough and slick.  Wilson Combat charges $265 to do a handgun so it's not inexpensive but it's a lifetime coating.   Gun cleaners don't harm it at all.  It's a natural lubricant so it helps in reliable operation of the weapon.

And talk about corrosion resistance!  You can leave the coated parts submersed in sea water for 60 days with zero corrosion. Or in a puddle of nitric, sulfuric, or hydrochloric acid for 24 hours.  Since I tend to leave my guns in puddles of nitric acid or in the ocean - that was a big selling point!

Really, it's a good coating.  Not sure what else you get with the SF for the premium price, but IMO if it came with tritium night sights it would be perfect.

[Fat Boy]

Fat_Boy, there are no more CF grips offered.  Tom

Tom that is the third time you said that, I get that, but that does nothing to answer my questions.  I am not just asking about new guns.

Not sure what else you get with the SF for the premium price, but IMO if it came with tritium night sights it would be perfect.

this is my point exactly, you own it and are still not sure what to say.  Plus I would really like to know what modifications are on older models.  Onliine I found someone who claims to have a stainless steal frame and that 6 of them were made but on this official forum I see nothing and hear nothing.  It would be nice to know what "IS" and what "WAS" so I can make a decision to buy new or old.

[tracker]

Fat_Boy,

In your initial post you said you were leaning toward the SF model;
if I were you I would go ahead and purchase that one because initial
impressions are usually the best. You are asking about stainless
steel models and you might as well be chasing rainbows; if there are
any they are being kept under deep cover.

I have purchased two Rohrbaughs and I am very pleased with both
choices. They were both happily bought through Tom with great
satisfaction.  

[orthoward]

fat boy
I can specifically say, since I am one of the principals in the company, that we have never made any ss frames. Please do not let anyone blow smoke at you and convince you that they exist. Not only is manufacturing prohibitive, we do not do the one off piece. Nice idea, though.  Wonder what kind of weight it would be?

[Fat Boy]

fat boy
I can specifically say, since I am one of the principals in the company, that we have never made any ss frames. Please do not let anyone blow smoke at you and convince you that they exist. Not only is manufacturing prohibitive, we do not do the one off piece. Nice idea, though.  Wonder what kind of weight it would be?

THANK YOU for this, they wanted 2500.00 for something that is non existant, again thanks.  FYI this SS version was for sale on GunsAmerica.

[Fat Boy]

Fat_Boy,

In your initial post you said you were leaning toward the SF model;
if I were you I would go ahead and purchase that one because initial
impressions are usually the best.

Thanks, I would generally agree with you  but I can't believe that they are charging 500.00 over the steath for just getting the additional parts blackened.  I know its ALL of it, but still seems high.  I thought I read in a post that the SF and the RR ones are specially handled and customized more by Karl and Eric but I can't find that information now and may be wrong.  

[tracker]

Maybe part of the problem is that there are a few choices now.
When I bought mine there was only one new one at a time.
One thought here is that whatever your decision you can probably
be confident that the present model will not be available in the
future. There seems to be a bit of some healthy evolution going
on here.