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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: DanR9SF on August 26, 2009, 05:14:09 PM
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Just spoke with the factory and found out they no longer offer the "Special Forces" model. They sold a total of around 2 dozen and then pulled the plug. So it seems I now have a collectors item which I will sell for $7,500 if anyone is interested! :)
I called the factory to order a couple spare black magazines - and that's when I found out the SF is no longer offered.
She's looking into flat black magazines and should know more in a few days.
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Dan:
You do indeed have a rarity! Carry it with pride.
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Congratulations, Dan. I'm sure it was not easy to pony up with
that kind of money for a super pup but it always feels great when
it works in your favor. As i mentioned awhile back to ACP, what-
ever you buy from Deer Park today probably won't be around next
year. That is really a short run, though.
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I don't know why "congratulations" would be in order but like I said: first $7,500 gets it! When I bought this gun I wanted the (moly-based) Armor-Tuff coating and hoped it would be applied at the correct thickness, and that the gun would operate properly with that coating. It was, and it does. Too much money but a good, very powerful pocket gun with a good coating. I like it a lot. I could have done it myself and saved $400 but with time and assembly and shipping and stress... I was comfortable letting Rohrbaugh do it all.
It'll be interesting to see what else they come up with in the future. An all-black gun for concealed carry has its appeal to some. Rohrbaugh seems to do business with Robar so perhaps we'll see that soon - maybe black Roguard over black Roguard?
Will they again use the name "Special Forces"? Probably not. Maybe "Special Operations", or "R9S-RR", or even Rohrbaugh "EBG" (evil black gun). Well, probably not the last one.
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The R9s "RR" is already taken by the Robar Rohrbaugh NP3 coated model, so that one is out.
(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/P13207521.jpg)
John
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The Elite is also history. Tom
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The Elite is also history. Tom
That's my daily carry. Too bad. I think its the sweetest looking pistol of all.
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Anyone know of anything on the horizon to replace the Special Forces and the Elite? Checked the Rohrbaugh website and didn't find any info. I know the R45 is in the works, but down the road.
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My guess, and it's only a guess: an all-black model utilizing Roguard black, and for a lower price.
I wonder if they stopped making the Elite because of the extra manhours spent on the finish? With demand for R9's so high and with the relatively long wait time... if it were me I'd make only those models which take the least manhours to get out the door, and only those models which require no special handling or care during manufacturing (no polished surfaces and no sanding).
If/when sales slow then I'd consider special versions and other options (such as Tritium night sights - hint).
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Night sights would require a redesign of the slide, they have been tried and have not had good results. I don't know if manhours is the reason, all of there finishing work is not done inhouse they have S&W do some stuff for them.
John
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One of the frequent traders in the premium models conveyed
to me recently that prices had softened somewhat in the upper
price range, perhaps indicating a reduced demand. Other than
this forum I don't hear much about sales of the regular models.
It seems that there are more for sale now on the resale market
than in the past but that may be because there are simply more
in existence.
Dan is probably right about the future direction of the "black gun"
price range. This slackening in the upper end could be economy
related also.
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I talked to Eric about some of these things...
Elite and Special Forces are discontinued. The Elite was simply a lot of labor for the money and difficult to produce with the polished flats and all.
Another "all black" R-9 model may be coming -- they know the demand is out there.
As I will note on another thread though -- the Robar R-9 is NOT discontinued and is still available new.
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What was the differance (If any) between an "Elite" and an "Elite Premium"?
Chief
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Since the R9 Special Forces is no longer produced, and only about 2 dozen were ever made, it seems I now own a "rare" gun. How much is a rare, out-of-production, extremely low-production volume gun worth? $1,000,000? $2,000,000? $1,795?
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There was a used one sold on gunbroker last week for $1600.00 if that helps. :)
I am trying to find out what the differance was between a Rohrbaugh "Elite" and a Rohrbagh "Elite Premium". I have never seen one with the "premium" tag attached.
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If not mistaking I think the prem. one came with gf grips and had extra jeweling/polishing done. There were only 16 made and the serial numbers were ie 12 of 16. They also came in a display box and were priced around two grand. There are a few threads here about them with pics if you do a little searching for them.
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Come on Corey, just get yous out of the safe and look ;D
John
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Come on Corey, just get yous out of the safe and look ;D
John
Ok, you talked me into it. :P
(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x275/ccaallaahhaann/RohrbaughElitePremiumRS.jpg)
Just kidding ;D
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1204856731;start=3#3
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In the immortal words of Joe Namath, "If you got it, flaunt it."
Looking good, Corey! 8)
And, Chief, here's a link to the Administrator's descriptions of the Elite and the Elite Premium after they were first announced back in August 2007:
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1186711949
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The R9s "RR" is already taken by the Robar Rohrbaugh NP3 coated model, so that one is out.
(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/P13207521.jpg)
John
John is this one yours? A RR model with serial # R360 seems like its missing a number. Maybe R360x with a little photo shop? ? ? ?
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I wish it was mine, (http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/drool.gif)(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/yankee2500/drool.gif) the pic is the way I found it, the OP may have photo shopped the #.
John
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There is one on Gunbroker for a whopping $3900....wow!!
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John is this one yours? A RR model with serial # R360 seems like its missing a number. Maybe R360x with a little photo shop? ? ? ?
Yes, the owner must have deleted the last number in the pic. As I mentioned earlier, I have the fourth Robar made, and its serial number is R360x. ;D
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There is one on Gunbroker for a whopping $3900....wow!!
I still have mine - my daily carry. It's showing a little wear here and there but it's been 100% reliable and very comforting. And it sure is accurate for such a small gun. I'd sell it for $7,500 right now and even throw-in a holster. I'd be hurt to see it go but I'd deal with the pain... by buying another R9! Bids?
:D
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I'll pass! ;D
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Well it's been over 5 years and the good old R9 SF is still in my pocket and still 100% reliable. I carry it always and shoot it (a few magazines) a couple times a year. Have yet to find anything to replace it. ;)
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Grats! Sounds like a nice one. Still accepting offers for $7500? ;)
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Interesting revival on this thread... if you ask me they all have a priceless feel now. 8)
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Elite premium came in a display case and had a special serial number 1 of #