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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Dire_Straits on May 25, 2012, 03:35:09 PM

Title: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Dire_Straits on May 25, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
I'm looking at a local R9 that is for sale, the owner states the round count is between 200 and 250 rnds. Judging from the exterior, I would suspect it's been carried more than it's been fired.

Always remember to inspect the internals. From the pics, what is your opinion of the round count? If the round count is as low as he states, I suspect it's been ran without proper lubrication.

ETA: I lubed the pistol with EWL and EWG. It ran flawlessly for the 50rnds I put through it.


Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Dire_Straits on May 25, 2012, 03:36:10 PM
Pic 2
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Dire_Straits on May 25, 2012, 03:36:37 PM
Pic 3
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Post by: Dire_Straits on May 25, 2012, 03:37:01 PM
Pic 4
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Richard S on May 25, 2012, 05:13:16 PM
DS:

From the wear (which is self-limiting with proper lubrication), I would estimate about 250-300 rounds were run through that R9. It could be that it might have benefited from a little more lube on the wear points, but it appears to be in good condition.
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: kjtrains on May 25, 2012, 06:51:00 PM
I'm looking at a local R9 that is for sale, the owner states the round count is between 200 and 250 rnds. Judging from the exterior, I would suspect it's been carried more than it's been fired.

Always remember to inspect the internals. From the pics, what is your opinion of the round count? If the round count is as low as he states, I suspect it's been ran without proper lubrication.

ETA: I lubed the pistol with EWL and EWG. It ran flawlessly for the 50rnds I put through it.

DS.  I'm not good at judging how many rds have been fired, however, as RS states, the wear is self limiting with proper lubing; firing fifty rds with no hiccups, I'd say it's good to go.

Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Reinz on May 25, 2012, 07:20:19 PM
I can not judge round count either.  Too many variables/ifs and maybes.  Obviously it is used and  has settled in well judging by it's performance.  And  you obviously have mastered theses critters well.

If the  price is fair, go  for it.

Let us know how it goes.

Good Luck
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: yankee2500 on May 25, 2012, 09:34:40 PM
After a careful examination of the pics there were 160 115gr WWBs, 50 115gr Remington UMCs, 25 124gr Speere Gold Dots and 7 124 gr Golden Sabers fired through that gun.  ;D ;D 8)
  It doesn't look bad and if it ran 50 with no issues I would say it's good to go if the price is right.
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Richard S on May 26, 2012, 08:22:06 AM
After a careful examination of the pics there were 160 115gr WWBs, 50 115gr Remington UMCs, 25 124gr Speere Gold Dots and 7 124 gr Golden Sabers fired through that gun.  ;D ;D 8)
  It doesn't look bad and if it ran 50 with no issues I would say it's good to go if the price is right.

John:

After a careful examination of the first photograph I can find traces of only 156 115gr WWBs.   ;)
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: kjtrains on May 26, 2012, 08:45:23 AM
Gee whiz, you guys are good!    ;D
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Richard S on May 26, 2012, 10:10:27 AM
John and I were consultants for CSI: Miami.   ;)
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: kjtrains on May 26, 2012, 12:00:57 PM
Yes, indeed; it's all about the rudiments of expertise!    ;D   
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Dire_Straits on May 26, 2012, 02:06:50 PM
Thanks guys, your posts made me feel better about picking this one up; That makes two!
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: kjtrains on May 26, 2012, 02:13:14 PM
Congrats, DS.  Enjoy the 2nd one.    :) 
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: Reinz on May 26, 2012, 07:52:40 PM
Good Deal, now you're on your way to filling a box!
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: yankee2500 on May 26, 2012, 09:48:46 PM
John and I were consultants for CSI: Miami.   ;)

Miami - NY and Las Vegas.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: So how bad is it: Slide/frame wear
Post by: kjtrains on May 26, 2012, 09:51:57 PM
John and I were consultants for CSI: Miami.   ;)

Miami - NY and Las Vegas.  ;D ;D

As I said, You guys are good!    ;D