Well, the R9 has been a arduous firearm for me to really get to know. When I first bought it, it jammed (FTF) and (FTE) a multitude of times despite all the suggestions on this forum from ammo selection to limp wristing...etc. I sent the R9 back to Rohrbaugh and it came back practically brand new, rebuilt if you will. Since then it has never misfired or jammed again, NICE. But the other problem I have with the "bentley" of firearms.........I HATE TO SHOOT IT. Concealability a 10, size a 10, weight a 10, design a 10, looks a 10, the trigger a 10.........you get the idea. But pull that trigger and OUCH, on every shot after the first one. Every shot had me adjusting my grip due to the inability to hold it due to felt recoil in relation to size. I thought I was just embarrassed of my lil pup hindering me on follow up shots so I let a group (5 guys) shoot it and they all agreed with my pathetic analysis. So the trade in hunt for a new gun began.
In the meantime of searching I said to my self, if the grip is the ONLY problem, then fix it. So I bought the VZ checkered grips and the pierce Kahr PM9 mag extension (fabricated) for the R9 and BAM. A WHOLE NEW GUN. Yes, the size increased in height nominally, but the gun is SOOOOO much more manageable AND STILL THE SMALLEST 9MM EVEN WITH THE MAG EXTENSION. No more slippery grip, no jumping out of my hand, just pure gold dot 115gr. power.....7 times in a row. So needless to say, the hunt for a new firearm is over. The Rohrbaugh R9 will always have a special place in my right pocket for a long time to come!
