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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Richard S on May 12, 2012, 01:28:53 PM

Title: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Richard S on May 12, 2012, 01:28:53 PM: I took delivery of my R9 No. 132 in mid-May 2004. It has been my practice to pull it out of my pocket and photograph it each year on or about that anniversary. Here it is after eight years as my EDC. It is shown here with Hedley gunleather and the VZ grips that have become its usual "attire."

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Rohrbaugh%20R9/rohrbaughr9at8years.jpg)
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: BlueC2 on May 12, 2012, 06:53:34 PM: Richard,

It is great to see an original owner still with his rare Farmingdale and still posting on the Fourm! Congrats on 8 years.

-Ryan
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Z on May 13, 2012, 08:50:00 AM: Congratulations on such a fine piece.

Enjoy carrying it!
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Richard S on May 13, 2012, 10:09:44 AM: Thank you, gentlemen.

I've been posting "anniversary" photos each year just to assure anyone contemplating the purchase of one of the R9s that these pistols are not only small and elegant but also tough and durable. With proper maintenance, they will outlast the owner. I like to consider mine as a functional work of art.

The gunleather by our late friend, R. J. Hedley, falls into the same category.

As for grips, I have a variety of them in various materials but have found the VZs to enhance control of the weapon while also being attractive and virtually impervious to wear. As a result, they are the grips I usually have mounted on the pistol.

In 2004, my opinion was that the R9 was the finest pocket pistol ever designed. I still hold that opinion in 2012.
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: theirishguard on May 13, 2012, 11:09:43 AM: Richard, nice birthday shoot. 8) Tom
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Reinz on May 13, 2012, 02:03:24 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Dr. Gonzo on May 17, 2012, 08:48:24 PM: i really like those VZ faux-wood grips, they look sweet!
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Richard S on May 17, 2012, 09:25:45 PM: Thank you Tom, Reinz, and DG!

Here are the "Dress Blue Sunday" grips for my R9, but because old ivory is so fragile I never have them installed at the range. I'm proud to own them, but they usually are stored in my gun safe.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/CITESCompliantFarmingdaleR9No132-2.jpg)

Because my Farmingdale R9 is my 24/7 gun, I've settled lately on the VZ grips in "Hyena Brown" G10. Their rounded shape fills my hand well. Their color seems to go well with the early anodizing of the pistol. And the G10 is virtually impervious to hard use.
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: yankee2500 on May 18, 2012, 01:46:01 AM: Richard, congratulations on eight years with the pup. 8)
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: kjtrains on May 18, 2012, 07:52:19 AM: Congrats, RS, on the eight years of ownership with the #132. I'm impressed each time I see it, and those ivory grips are outstanding. Again, congrats and continue to enjoy that fine jewel.
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: DDGator on May 18, 2012, 08:31:31 AM: Nice sentiment Richard, and thanks for all your years of insight and contribution on this forum!
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Reinz on May 19, 2012, 05:59:37 PM: Quote from: DDGator on May 18, 2012, 08:31:31 AM
Nice sentiment Richard, and thanks for all your years of insight and contribution on this forum!

AMEN!

Thanks Richard, you are an invaluable Asset indeed!
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Richard S on May 20, 2012, 08:29:16 AM: Thank you all. This Forum, under Duane's administration, has become an oasis of information and civility in that growing desert known as the Internet. Indeed, the civility that characterizes the Forum speaks well of those who understand and support the Second Amendment.
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Retops on May 20, 2012, 11:57:09 PM: I am a sucker for photos of gear that has been used, so naturally I enjoyed your post. Thanks for putting it up for us to enjoy. Mine is in the pocket everyday.
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: m9x18 on May 21, 2012, 05:13:01 PM: B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!
Title: Re: R9 No. 132 at Eight Years
Post by: Richard S on May 21, 2012, 05:36:09 PM: Thank you, "Retops" and Robert.

I just reexamined the top photo in this thread -- the one with the VZ grips. I hasten to note that the white mark near the muzzle on the anodized frame is not a scratch but an errant hair from the tanned hide used as a background. I just pulled the R9 from my pocket and examined it closely to make sure of that. 8)