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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Alphonso on May 14, 2008, 05:46:08 PM

Title: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Alphonso on May 14, 2008, 05:46:08 PM

New R9s owner here.  I'm wondering what experiences you guys have had with accuracy at about 20 feet.  

I'm all over the place with mine.  I've only got about 50 rounds through it, but it is the worst 50 rounds I've ever shot.  I'm getting a 12 or 15 inch pattern.  

I'm not a great shot, but have shot many types of handguns (including powerful small and light weight) and am wondering if these little guns ever have accuracy problems.  

Thanks in advance for the info...

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: harrydog on May 14, 2008, 06:23:45 PM

I think the R9 is quite accurate for what it is. You probably just need to get used to it; maybe experiment with your technique a bit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRnXiINs5aE

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Alphonso on May 14, 2008, 06:48:41 PM

HarryDog,

It very well may be my technique.  As I mentioned I am not a great shot.  

I'm just wondering if the R9 has had any reported accuracy problems.  

If so, I might consider the gun.  

If not, I will (continue to) consider my technique.  

Thanks.

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: dawkind on May 14, 2008, 06:56:13 PM

Mine shot wonderfully and I have read very few reports of poor accuracy......

30' with Winchester white box right out of the box, literally.

(http://www.fototime.com/65C048A6029AF7A/standard.jpg)

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Brenden on May 14, 2008, 07:33:27 PM

My experience has been as dawkind.. ;)

Have not heard of any "problems"..

The pup is in the realm of a "belly gun" though.. ;D

Alphonso,

Welcome to the forum..

Brenden

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Alphonso on May 14, 2008, 07:51:55 PM

I figured it was probably me, but thought I'd check to see if there have been any reports on the R9.   I am accustomed to hitting where I aim--more or less.  

I was a bit anxious shooting the tiny 9mm for the first time.  My Kahr PM9 has a pretty stout kick, but the R9 kicks quite a bit harder.  

Guess I've got some practicing to do.  I will not rest until I get a one-inch seven-shot group at 100 yards... ;D

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Brenden on May 14, 2008, 08:36:31 PM

Quote

I figured it was probably me, but thought I'd check to see if there have been any reports on the R9.   I am accustomed to hitting where I aim--more or less.  

I was a bit anxious shooting the tiny 9mm for the first time.  My Kahr PM9 has a pretty stout kick, but the R9 kicks quite a bit harder.  

Guess I've got some practicing to do.  I will not rest until I get a one-inch seven-shot group at 100 yards... ;D

That's the spirit!!! ;)

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Alphonso on May 19, 2008, 05:28:50 PM

Just in case anyone read my thread and had concerns about R9 accuracy, it's clear to me now that the R9 is accurate and that I just need a bit more time getting used to it.  

I fired a 3 inch group from 15 feet and a 2 inch group from 10 feet--both 7 shots, both without a rest.  Not bad for such a little gun and 50 year old eyes.  

I'm still not real accurate at 20 feet, but I think I might get the hang of it soon...

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: theirishguard on May 19, 2008, 07:07:01 PM

close is better to start. the gun is alittle different, so takes getting used to. Tom

Title: Re: R9s Accuracy
Post by: Richard S on May 19, 2008, 09:06:10 PM

Alphonso:

If you haven't seen it before, take a look at JB's target at this link:

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=RangeReports;action=display;num=1205444677