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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: hemiwin on July 31, 2006, 12:04:33 AM

Title: Frame color
Post by: hemiwin on July 31, 2006, 12:04:33 AM

I am new to the R-9's, and am thinking of getting one, but have a few questions.

1) While looking through the pics thread, I noticed that it looks like there is at least 3 different frame colors. Is this just the lighting in some of the pics?
Some of them appear to have a purpleish tint to them. I think I like the silver ones better.

2) I see there have been different color grips also.  Are they currently being made with the black ones vs. the blue ones?

3) Does the factory offer custom serial numbers? I was going to buy a NAA Guardian and have it custom serial numbered.

Thanks for any info!!

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: theirishguard on July 31, 2006, 10:11:04 AM

The current frame color is grey, the silver frame is no longer offered. The grips are black. I hope this helps.
Tom

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: hemiwin on July 31, 2006, 01:49:24 PM

Thanks, that is kind of what I figured.

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: riffraff on July 31, 2006, 02:11:06 PM

Current frame color grey.  Is this a finish or is the frame now left in the raw?  I have the black frame and I like it.  I don't like the new grips either(G10?).  If I bought another R9S I would definately have to spend the coin and get the black carbon fiber grips.

If anyone can post on the exact configuration the R9 is currently being shipped in please do.

Mike

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: theirishguard on July 31, 2006, 04:42:57 PM

OK, I will try it again. The frame is a dark grey, that is the only color available at this time. The grips are G10 and black in color. The last I heard the carbon fiber grips are not available at present, even for extra money.
Tom

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: riffraff on July 31, 2006, 08:25:50 PM

Tom,

Thank you for the info.  

Dark grey is the only color available at this time, I got that.   now, is this the frame left in the raw or is this a specific kind of finish?

The G10 grips are the current shiped and the carbon fiber grips are no longer available(dang it).

My only unanswered question is the frame color.  If it is grey it can't be parkerizing.  Is it electroplated?  Curious minds want to know.

Mike

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: PursuitSS on July 31, 2006, 11:39:50 PM

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My only unanswered question is the frame color.  If it is grey it can't be parkerizing.  Is it electroplated?  Curious minds want to know.

Mike

It is anodizing (most likely type III)

PursuitSS

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: riffraff on August 01, 2006, 06:05:40 PM

Thanks PersuitSS.

Mike

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: theirishguard on August 02, 2006, 03:29:35 PM

Please see a photo of the new R9s, grey frame and black G10 grips. Tom

(http://static.flickr.com/98/205034614_2c1f0cfb83.jpg)

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: riffraff on August 02, 2006, 05:49:36 PM

Thanks Tom,

That grey is really dark, looks good.  I think I could live with the G10 grips too!

Mike

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: theirishguard on August 02, 2006, 06:36:23 PM

Mike, OK, come on down! ;D
Tom

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: hemiwin on August 02, 2006, 07:21:49 PM

I will only buy one if I could get the carbon fiber grips.  They just make the whole gun IMO.

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: theirishguard on August 02, 2006, 08:52:54 PM

hemiwin, take a look at the used one I have in stock, it has carbon fiber grips. The carbon fiber grips are not available at this time on the new guns.
Tom

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: MountainMan on August 02, 2006, 10:02:46 PM

Tom

See you posted a picture - about time - when did this all start?

Dave

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: theirishguard on August 02, 2006, 10:58:34 PM

Hi Dave, It started when Marvin helped me understand how to do this. Did you see the 3- .45acp pistols for sale?
Tom

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: MountainMan on August 03, 2006, 12:15:13 AM

Yes saw that Tom - very nice custom 1911 .45s.

Now we want to see a lot of pictures from you.  How about that great service dog buddy?   :)

Dave

Title: Re: Frame color
Post by: dctfn on August 04, 2006, 06:29:57 PM

I believe I got the last carbon fiber grips manufactured. It was right at the transition to the the G10.

I will speak up for the G10 material, very durable.

Pup is still running like a charm!

Again Thanks Tom!!!! :)