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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: kcub on November 12, 2010, 09:05:46 AM

Title: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 12, 2010, 09:05:46 AM: I know recoil is subjective. I know it will be affected by the size and dimensions of the gun, the caliber, the ammo, whether or not it has an extension, the size of an individuals hands, etc.

Still, the question begs an answer cheaper than $1150 assuming one is not available to try.

In your opinion please fill in the blanks.

The R9 recoils like the _____ loaded with _____.

or

The R9 recoils less than the _____ loaded with _____ but more than the ___ loaded with ____.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 12, 2010, 09:22:28 AM: kcub. Here's a thread that talks about the R9 recoil and what is similiar.

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1280693464
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 12, 2010, 10:28:59 AM: Thanks.

I tried to use the search functionality and it does not seem to work or else I am not tickling it the way it wants.

How does the R9 compare to a Kel Tec .380 or a Sp101 .357?

Maybe that Federal low recoil ammo would be a good choice. Does it feed ok?
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 12, 2010, 10:30:49 AM: I believe John can answer that one! :) See the following thread; near the bottom.

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1276131386;start=30
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: yankee2500 on November 12, 2010, 11:24:01 AM: The R9 recoils less than the (Ruger Alaskan) loaded with (300gr Speere HPs) but more than the (Walther P22) loaded with (CCI mini mags). ;D ;D

I think everyone will agree the R9 has a noticeable recoil.
My only issue when I first started shooting it was the trigger guard banging the knuckle of my trigger finger, a minor adjustment in finger position cured that.
I don't find it unpleasant or punishing like the S&W 340PD with factory grips and full power 357 mag ammo, :o

John
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 12, 2010, 01:36:48 PM: Quote
Thanks.

Maybe that Federal low recoil ammo would be a good choice. Does it feed ok?

John. I was referring to the Federal low recoil ammo that you tried out! :D

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1276131386;start=30
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: ccoorreeyy on November 12, 2010, 01:55:08 PM: The R9 "pops" pretty good. It does not hurt like the MDE can. A 50 shot range trip is all I do. I could do more but dont. My wife shoots one fine, she says its about like her LCP or Seecamp 32. I think her smaller hand helps her with it.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 12, 2010, 04:45:12 PM: Thanks, I can relate having the MDE. I use federal reduced recoil .380 and extensions, all you can do.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: FloridaCCW on November 12, 2010, 06:23:59 PM: What city do you live in? If you post your general location, a member might meet you at the range. Just a thought...
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 12, 2010, 08:22:04 PM: Austin
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: Richard S on November 12, 2010, 08:28:48 PM: The only thing I might add to the above, other than to repeat the observation that the subjective recoil of the R9 for me is stout but entirely manageable, would be to predict that in the unfortunate situation of having to use the pistol in a SHTF personal-defense situation, recoil will be unnoticed -- and you will have a 9mm Parabellum working for you.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 13, 2010, 09:36:33 AM: kcub. I'm one of the ones that bought an R9 sight unseen; have never regretted it one bit; now own #127; once you get one, you may want another and probably will.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: yankee2500 on November 13, 2010, 10:18:18 AM: I had not seen or held one before placing the order with my local shop, no regrets here. :D

John
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 13, 2010, 10:21:59 AM: So you see, kcub; jump in there! Get that R9. You could be glad you did! :)
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 13, 2010, 12:11:26 PM: I'm going to. Just waiting on a buddy to get a dealer kit from them.

Too much of a pocketgunaholic not to.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 13, 2010, 12:13:31 PM: Should my pup be a lab or a Weimaraner?
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 13, 2010, 12:37:20 PM: Your call! ;)
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: yankee2500 on November 13, 2010, 03:12:27 PM: This is a Rouhbaugh not a Ke-tec, it would be more like an Afghan Hound aloof and dignified. ;D ;D
Labs or a Weimaraners are common like Glocks and Kel-tecs
Rohrbaughs less so like Afghans.

John
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: Richard S on November 13, 2010, 06:06:44 PM: I tend to liken mine to a Hungarian Vizsla -- this one 8):

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/am-canchgypsyhuntressofbethwood004.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/am-camchgypsyhuntressofbethwood.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 13, 2010, 06:16:57 PM: I like mine for what it is! :D

(http://s575.photobucket.com/albums/ss197/kjtrains/BobsRohobrough001.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kcub on November 13, 2010, 06:21:17 PM: I just meant Stealth (labrador) or standard (Weimaraner).

I'm thinking Stealth
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 13, 2010, 06:23:20 PM: Have you ever thought of the Robar?
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: yankee2500 on November 13, 2010, 08:36:03 PM: Quote
I just meant Stealth (labrador) or standard (Weimaraner).

I'm thinking Stealth

OH, I see said the blind man. ;D
I prefer the stainless slides.

John
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 13, 2010, 08:45:32 PM: I do like the Robar! :D
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: Reinz on November 15, 2010, 05:33:39 PM: Quote
I know recoil is subjective. I know it will be affected by the size and dimensions of the gun, the caliber, the ammo, whether or not it has an extension, the size of an individuals hands, etc.

Still, the question begs an answer cheaper than $1150 assuming one is not available to try.

In your opinion please fill in the blanks.

The R9 recoils like the _____ loaded with _____.

or

The R9 recoils less than the _____ loaded with _____ but more than the ___ loaded with ____.

It doesn't matter.

It was love at first sight for me. I could not get the CC out quick enough.
I could care less about recoil at the time. All I knew that is that I finally what I had been searching for most of my life - the smallest, lightest, most potent pocket rocket on the planet. Carried all the time and shot very little. Who cares what the recoil is.

That was my mind set.

And I'm glad it was, it sure paid off.

Good Luck

And by the way - if you consider yourself a shooter, then recoil is no big deal.
If not, then learning is no big deal either.
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: kjtrains on November 15, 2010, 05:56:51 PM: Reinz. I'm with you. Don't worry about recoil with the R9. Just get it. GHEE WHIZ! :)
Title: Re: R9 recoil
Post by: jhmedrano on February 21, 2011, 02:03:22 AM: Hey kcub if ur ever around lubbock tx ill let u shoot my pup to get a feel for it.:)