>>My Dad was a West Point 35 year career Maj. General, and after he retired he publicly noted that if he were to do it all again, he would have joined the Marines.
As an Army brat, having experienced Dad being gone for a year or so at a stint (he was Army intelligence or CIA for most of his career), I decided on a career as a professional Snake & Dragon wrangler, which allowed me to be home with my family most of the time, except for an ococcasional month long trip to Europe, Asia, or Australia training others of my kind in the languages and ways of these creatures. But that's just me. I honor and respect all members of our Military Services for their willingness and sacrifices in serving our Country and it's people.
In a similar light I respect and admire folks like the R-Bros who have dedicated their lives, families, and resources in developing and making available such specialized defensive tools as the R-9. Like our Country, IMO the Rohrbaugh company is among the of the best of their kind - maybe not for everyone, but producing product which they stand behind.
In regards to the specialized nature of the R-9 as a tool to be carried a lot and shot a little - as a life savor, not a range toy...in my experience having done a little homework before purchase this was very clear to me...TW<<