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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Slick on September 16, 2008, 01:30:14 PM

Title: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: Slick on September 16, 2008, 01:30:14 PM
Was reading about it on Glocktalk and curious if anyone hear has heard any updated info.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: CaptBW on September 17, 2008, 12:38:40 AM
Still waiting...
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on September 25, 2008, 09:12:18 PM
Two more weeks I hear..........
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: fultoncoshooter on October 04, 2008, 10:21:28 PM
ive never heard of this can you guys give a little info
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on October 04, 2008, 10:54:08 PM
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ive never heard of this can you guys give a little info
I spoke with Cor-Bon Friday.  They like the load, and they are developing it for the R9, they sort of figure it 'might' get used in a few other hand guns as well ;-)  It will be a DPX and probably released at the 2009 SHOT show.  They have a few twecks left to perfect it.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: fultoncoshooter on October 07, 2008, 12:02:43 AM
cool looks like ill have to stop by and check it out while in orlando
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on October 07, 2008, 12:48:20 AM
Should be HOT, 80gr all copper, 1,300 fps, at 14 inches of gelatin penetration diameter is .64, out of an R9.  This is preliminary test, they are trying to do better!
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: slashsplat on October 13, 2008, 02:53:43 AM
I inquired and got a QUICK **SUNDAY** response:

"We don't currently have anything available in a standard pressure load for a 9mm, so I really can't recommend anything for now.

The 80 gr standard pressure 9mm load should be available the first or second week of November if all goes as planned.

Check our website at www.CORBON.com.  Click on the products tab and then scroll down to the DPX tab.  Go down until you see the new 9mm load.

Thanks,

Michael Shovel
National Sales Manager"

- Great customer service!

PS  I just got my R9S the other day.  WOW!!
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: Slick on October 13, 2008, 11:37:40 AM
I'm waiting on it!
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: Slick on November 19, 2008, 09:14:41 PM
Still waiting!  I see the 9mm +P in 115gr but no 80gr standard 9mm.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: miravox on November 23, 2008, 05:58:14 AM
Still nothing at DakotaAmmo dot net.  Anyone run a magazine or two of MagTech's First Defense ammo through an R9 yet?  Similar to DPX, it's not +P and the bullet's not such a flyweight as the proposed Cor-Bon.  I'm wondering about feeding problems due to the longer OAL of all-copper bullets with such a deep cavity...
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: BytorJr on November 23, 2008, 04:14:19 PM
FWIW,

I've had Corbon loads tend to push into the case whilst in the magazine.  Usually by the 4th or 5th round they've moved a good 1-2mm.  

I'm personally not impressed with their quality control.  Yes, they make hot stuff; but when that bullet gets setback into the case, pressures rise too much for my tastes.  

I'd be interested in knowing the results when somebody starts shooting this stuff.   Not that I'll change, but I'm interested nonetheless.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on November 23, 2008, 11:01:14 PM
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I spoke with Cor-Bon Friday.  They like the load, and they are developing it for the R9, they sort of figure it 'might' get used in a few other hand guns as well ;-)  It will be a DPX and probably released at the 2009 SHOT show.  They have a few twecks left to perfect it.


SHOT show is yet to come.  They are developing a load specifically for the R9, hold your water, it will be worth it.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on November 23, 2008, 11:04:48 PM
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FWIW,

I've had Corbon loads tend to push into the case whilst in the magazine.  Usually by the 4th or 5th round they've moved a good 1-2mm.  

I'm personally not impressed with their quality control.  Yes, they make hot stuff; but when that bullet gets setback into the case, pressures rise too much for my tastes.  

I'd be interested in knowing the results when somebody starts shooting this stuff.   Not that I'll change, but I'm interested nonetheless.


If that be true, I strongly suggest that you call Peter Pi direct.  He is very interested in Quality. They are trying to be at the top of the heap.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: BytorJr on November 23, 2008, 11:07:34 PM
IMO, not worth contacting.  I can shoot Hornady or ATK products and achieve the same goal.  Specifically, the 32 ACP setbacks like crazy, and I've read reports that 357 does the same thing.  It's a known problem with 32ACP.  Just check the Seecamp forum out as well, I'd imagine, Kel-Tec forum.  I'd like to blame it on one batch; but I tried several different lots (bought 1 box at at time months apart) and each and every time, same problem - over a 2 year time period.

Not sure, but I think I even noticed it on an old 40 S&W I used to own about 3 years ago.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on November 23, 2008, 11:22:13 PM
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IMO, not worth contacting.  I can shoot Hornady or ATK products and achieve the same goal.  Specifically, the 32 ACP setbacks like crazy, and I've read reports that 357 does the same thing.  It's a known problem with 32ACP.  Just check the Seecamp forum out as well, I'd imagine, Kel-Tec forum.  I'd like to blame it on one batch; but I tried several different lots (bought 1 box at at time months apart) and each and every time, same problem - over a 2 year time period.

Not sure, but I think I even noticed it on an old 40 S&W I used to own about 3 years ago.

OK, I will call Peter to see what his thoughts are.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: BytorJr on November 24, 2008, 12:53:21 AM
Well,

If you're a personal friend of Mr. Pi, then go for it.  I doubt I could be of any help anyway since I fired all that stuff and switched brands so I have no clue as to lot numbers and such.  However, the 32 was very repeatable so I suspect it could be duplicated even today.    

I'm very happy with switching to ATK products as they seem to have good quality control (maybe not Hornady good, but better than anybody else) and have the best bullet designs around.  

That said, I'm impressed you are that concerned about CorBon's products.

Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: elbee on November 24, 2008, 01:59:01 AM
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Well,

If you're a personal friend of Mr. Pi, then go for it.  I doubt I could be of any help anyway since I fired all that stuff and switched brands so I have no clue as to lot numbers and such.  However, the 32 was very repeatable so I suspect it could be duplicated even today.    

I'm very happy with switching to ATK products as they seem to have good quality control (maybe not Hornady good, but better than anybody else) and have the best bullet designs around.  

That said, I'm impressed you are that concerned about CorBon's products.


Frankly, I am not brand loyal, just interested in quality, and life preservation.  If a company has it, then they have my money, as does Rohrbaugh.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: MurrayNevada on January 10, 2009, 04:58:30 AM
Looks like Corbon added it to their catalog for orders on January 7th.

http://www.dakotaammo.net/products/corbon/dpx.htm

9mm Luger 80gr DPX
[DPX9080/20] $34.65
 
 9mm Luger 80gr DPX Velocity: 1300fps Energy: 300ftlbs 20 Rds Per Box
 
 This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 07 January, 2009.
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Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: Richard S on January 11, 2009, 06:23:32 PM
It's now available directly from The Rohrbaugh Store:

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/store/store_set.html

Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: MurrayNevada on January 11, 2009, 08:04:44 PM
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It's now available directly from The Rohrbaugh Store:

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/store/store_set.html

Richard,
As recently as Wednesday Maria reported they were sold out and back-ordered.  She said they should have it in stock after the Shot Show.
Title: Re: New Corbon R9 Specific Loads?
Post by: Richard S on January 12, 2009, 11:04:23 PM
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Richard,
As recently as Wednesday Maria reported they were sold out and back-ordered.  She said they should have it in stock after the Shot Show.

Murray:

Thank you for posting that information.

Last month, I purchased some of the new Cor-Bon DPX 80-grain "screamers," along with one of those beautiful Ken Onion designed "Leek" folders (stainless/serrated edge), from The Rohrbaugh Store as a self-indulgent Christmas present for myself. I haven't tried the Cor-Bons yet, but I intend to do so at a future range session. Being traditionally a member of the "bigger rock" school of thought, I'm one of those who has been using the 147-grain Remington Golden Saber BJHPs in my R9. It will be interesting to compare the two rounds side by side.