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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: thor447 on October 24, 2011, 04:19:30 AM
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Hello everyone, longtime forum lurker here, had to sign up and tell you all about my incredible day. I picked up my new R9S last week after reading endlessly about the R9's and contemplating spending a large sum of money on such a small firearm, however after weighing the pro's and con's, I decided if I was going to spend my gun budget on a new firearm, I could not beat the quality craftsmanship and uniqueness of the Rohrbaugh.
So, after 2 weeks of swapping out my XD9 Sub-Compact for the Rohrbaugh R9S, I actually had to draw my weapon for the first time in a real protection situation.
My girlfriend and I went to Wal-Mart this evening to pick up a few items for the house, and upon exiting, we were approached by 2 males carrying knives. One had a respectable Kershaw (I believe) and the other just had some cheaply made large bowie knive. The came up to my truck as we were loading our purchases in the back, knives in hand demanding her purse and my wallet. I'm proud to say that without a second thought, realizing the danger that had been presented to us, I stepped in front of my girlfriend, drew my weapon and told the two suspects that "We are about to have a serious problem" (cheesy I know but how many of you have thought to yourselves that you would say some cheesy Clint Eastwood line if you found yourselves in the same situation).
The two men ran off, the police were called. I presented my Concealed Carry License and told the police exactly what had happened. Another man who witnessed the incident as he was parking his car confirmed my story. The officers obviously took our info, told me that I had done the right thing and that if they are able to catch the two men after reviewing the surveillance video we could be called in to verify the two men.
I'm all jacked up and had to tell you all. It's sad that things like this have to happen, but so happy I was prepared and overjoyed it was with my new Rohrbaugh R9S.
Picture of my second girlfriend is attached!!
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d175/thor447/RohrbaughR9S.jpg)
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thor Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on the new Stealth.
Glad to hear everything turned out ok and no one was hurt.:D
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Thanks for the warm welcome. Yes, thankfully no one was hurt and I'm happy to finally be a member here!
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thor447. Welcome. Congrats on the Stealth and a good conclusion to that event. Again welcome and thanks for sharing.
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Well done!
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thor, welcome to the forum family and congrats on good purchase of the pup. never bring a knife to a gun fight ;D Tom
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Fortune favors the bold and prepared man. Well done!
(By the way, you've earned a log up close to this campfire. Welcome, Thor.)
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Wow, I've been inundated with warm welcomes! Thanks everyone.
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Well deserved because your encounter is a poster child for concealed carry justification.
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And another warm welcome ;D
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Good work! Well done. Say hello to your R9 for me.
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Well done.
The 2nd Amendment... any questions? 8)
Thor, for general edification, would you mind sharing which state you're in?
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Well done.
The 2nd Amendment... any questions? 8)
Thor, for general edification, would you mind sharing which state you're in?
I'm in Oklahoma.
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I'm in Oklahoma.
Finest kind! (Oklahoma, "Native America," land of red clay and blackjacks, beautiful women, proud men, fast horses, fine cattle, shallow oil and gas, rugged outdoors, urban cool -- and the place I was born and raised.)
http://www.travelok.com/
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Finest kind! (Oklahoma, "Native America," land of red clay and blackjacks, beautiful women, proud men, fast horses, fine cattle, shallow oil and gas, rugged outdoors, urban cool -- and the place I was born and raised.)
http://www.travelok.com/
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Couldn't have said it better myself!! My land is covered with blackjacks!!
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I spent three months in Oklahoma (June, July & August) at Ft Sill. I can tell you about the weather for each one of those months, HOT, HOT & HOT, also DRY & DUSTY when it wasn't DOWN POURING RAIN like a cow pi$$ing on a flat rock. ;D ;D
Other than that it was quite enjoyable. ;D
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I spent three months in Oklahoma (June, July & August) at Ft Sill. I can tell you about the weather for each one of those months, HOT, HOT & HOT, also DRY & DUSTY when it wasn't DOWN POURING RAIN like a cow pi$$ing on a flat rock. ;D ;D
Other than that it was quite enjoyable. ;D
Exactly right. You happen to be stuck in SW Oklahoma, during a record setting heat wave. Yeah, that would be putting it mildly. The only people I think that had a worse stretch of heat were down in SE Texas.
I put $5500 into a new condenser and a-coil for my home a/c system in July. My neighbors both a heat strokes during that heat wave. It was just incredible.
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Scary story - and I am glad that there was a happy ending. I think you showed amazing restraint in not using your weapon. Not sure what the SD laws are there - but in Florida I don't think the BGs would have been able to run away. I can only hope that if I ever find myself in that position that I am as prepared as you were. Thanks for sharing.
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I like black guns also but it struck me as I was reading your encounter post that a sliver of silver showing may be slightly more visible to the perp than all black, especially at night. The main thing is that you were protected and that is very persuasive no matter what the color of the gun. Carrying a gun is like wearing a seat belt: you only need it when there is a problem, but which time is that?
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I just read this post.
Let me add a warm welcome, a congratulations on your new R9 Stealth and, most of all, my compliments on your preparedness, quick thinking, fast reactions and staying cool under duress. Way to go!
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Thanks so much.