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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: jhmedrano on January 23, 2011, 03:44:29 AM

Title: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: jhmedrano on January 23, 2011, 03:44:29 AM: Hi guys am buying a pup in this next week or so but i want to hear from current owners of this fine firearm, wat do u guys recommend stealth finish or two and why maybe cuz of wear marks etc.. thanks for the input ahead of time.

UPDATE!!!!!! WELL FELLOWS I APPRECIATE YOUR GUYS INPUT I JUST ORDERED A TWO R9, JUST SOMETHING BOUT THAT TWO AND IVE SEEN THAT THEY A LIL BETTER IN THE WERE THE BLACK GETS A LIL SCRATCHED, ANYHOW CANT WAIT TO GET THE LIL PUP AND PLAY, THANX ALLLLL.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: JR956678 on January 23, 2011, 06:32:14 AM: The Stealth model looks great - especially with the black grip screws ($3.99 for a set of 4 from Rohrbaugh).

(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo186/JR956678/black-pup1.jpg)

While it's true with the Stealth that there could be some holster wear marks, you already must contend with them on the frame which is the same coating on the Stealth as the two-tone models.

I think the Stealth is less obtrusive and less recognizable as a firearm should concealment be slightly less than perfect; my preferred means of pup carry is a rear pocket holster and if you carry that way you may know what I mean.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: FloridaCCW on January 23, 2011, 08:14:12 AM: I prefer two tone. The stealth slide finish is not very durable in my opinion. Better off sending your R9 for a robar np3 finish later on.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: Z on January 23, 2011, 08:41:30 AM: It comes down to personal preference. What you like better. I have both. Both were sent out to accurate plating & weaponry for frame checkering and chrome plating.

If your not happy with the gun you select you can always have a more durable finish applied later on.

Hope this helps you in your decision.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: dano on January 23, 2011, 09:45:36 AM: Quote
Hi guys am buying a pup in this next week or so but i want to hear from current owners of this fine firearm, wat do u guys recommend stealth finish or two and why maybe cuz of wear marks etc.. thanks for the input ahead of time.

Welcome to the forum! :)

The choice all comes down to personal preference. I debated this, the same as you, and finally went with the stealth. JR makes a good point about the black and better concealment in the rear pocket holster. This is where I plan to carry the majority of the time as well.

Choose the one that makes you happy, get a good holster and carry that puppy. Your life could depend on it one day!

Danny
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: yankee2500 on January 23, 2011, 10:17:21 AM: jhmedrano, First let me Welcome you to the group.
You can't go wrong with either model. Typically you will pay more for the Stealth model and I agree with FLCCW on the black finish on the slide it will show holster wear quicker than the Stainless slide.
If you plan on having the gun refinished in Hard Chrome or NP3 get the cheapest model.

John
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: atinana on January 23, 2011, 10:22:41 AM: Typically, what is the price difference b/w the two models? Thanks!
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: chameleon on January 23, 2011, 10:56:44 AM: Think of the future, you may want to get the R9 Robar treated, then it pays to buy the the less expensive R9.
If you are not concerned about the Robar coating down the road, then get as you choose. I think the Black on the Stealth will in time get marked and loose it's coating.
This just my opinion.

The important fact here is that you are getting an R9.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: theirishguard on January 23, 2011, 11:13:49 AM: welcome to both new guys, $45, do you like silver or black Tom
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: kjtrains on January 23, 2011, 01:19:11 PM: Quote
Hi guys am buying a pup in this next week or so but i want to hear from current owners of this fine firearm, wat do u guys recommend stealth finish or two and why maybe cuz of wear marks etc.. thanks for the input ahead of time.

jhmedrano. Welcome to the Forum and great that you are thinking of purchasing a new Rohrbaugh. My thought on your question is what do you prefer, as others have said. Each above have very good suggestions. Good luck with your decision. Again, welcome.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: jhmedrano on January 23, 2011, 02:09:27 PM: Wow guys thanks for all the input, is there any way to get the elite finish on these pup u know that looks like aquinox finish from sig?
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: Brenden on January 23, 2011, 05:29:40 PM: There are some hella deals on the secondary market right now,both models that I have seen.

At this time,as with some other things,it is a buyers market..

If it was me,and I was buying my first now,I would probably buy a Stealth,but if you plan on doing a refinish anyways,then a regular would suit you fine then..

Welcome to the forum..

Brenden
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: Paindoctor on January 25, 2011, 07:02:18 AM: I personally like the Stealth Elite. Not only do you get the best of both worlds, (Black and Stainless slide) - you get a product that there have been less than 100 made in the world, and that has been discontinued, and is sure to go up in value.

Just my opinion, although I like them all.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: yankee2500 on January 25, 2011, 07:02:58 PM: Yes but less than ninety nine others can share in this joy. ;D

John
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: tracker on January 25, 2011, 07:15:11 PM: These are not Vermeers.
Title: Re: help me choose stealth or two tone???
Post by: kjtrains on January 25, 2011, 07:36:00 PM: The painter, Jan Vermeer. ;)

http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/vermeer/