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Title: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 16, 2013, 07:19:07 PM
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1612_zps7984dbb7.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1612_zps7984dbb7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: BlueC2 on July 16, 2013, 08:28:10 PM
Congrats,

They don't get any better looking than that.

-Ryan
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 16, 2013, 08:36:52 PM
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1610-1_zps76d6431d.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1610-1_zps76d6431d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: BlueC2 on July 16, 2013, 08:39:56 PM
Out of curiosity, what made you decide to go sightless?


Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 16, 2013, 11:03:21 PM
I don't need them  8)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: ricardo on July 17, 2013, 06:59:45 AM
Point shooting with the Pup at 7 yds or less is easy and accurate with practice(unless you plan on 50yrd shots?!#%?). In archery, we called a similar exercise..."instinctive". It's not for everyone but I love it. Nice! R
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Richard S on July 17, 2013, 08:34:49 AM
That is an example of melding beauty, form, and function.  Congratulations!
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 17, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1608_zps9b776b7e.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1608_zps9b776b7e.jpg.html)
Thanks, I have had the R9 in mind for nearly 3 years .. thankfully I own one now  :)
& now... I already have a second in my (NO) sights  ;D
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: BlueC2 on July 17, 2013, 01:51:44 PM
Quote from: tomuncommon on July 17, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
I already have a second in my (NO) sights  ;D

It's a slippery slope, the little pups tend to multiply..........

(http://www.electrawatch.com/R9/Kennel/5R9s.jpg)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Reinz on July 17, 2013, 02:03:04 PM
That's quite an impressive collection Blue!
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Reinz on July 17, 2013, 02:05:18 PM
Quote from: tomuncommon on July 16, 2013, 07:19:07 PM
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1612_zps7984dbb7.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1612_zps7984dbb7.jpg.html)

Great photo, he's been gripping it so much you can see the grip marks on his thumb!

Now that's Love!
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Richard S on July 17, 2013, 07:06:12 PM
Tom:

I thought you might get a kick out of Eric Rohrbaugh's new screen saver on his office computer:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/Rohrbaugh%20R9/EricRohrbaughsNewScreenSaver07-17-13_zps97d73e85.jpg)

His comment in an e-mail to me was, "I just finished building that one and sent it out to the FFL, and then to see it already in a photograph on the forum ~ Well - That's just plain cool baby."
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: BlueC2 on July 17, 2013, 07:33:38 PM
Quote from: Richard S on July 17, 2013, 07:06:12 PM
Tom:

I thought you might get a kick out of Eric Rohrbaugh's new screen saver on his office computer:

His comment in an e-mail to me was, "I just finished building that one and sent it out to the FFL, and then to see it already in a photograph on the forum ~ Well - That's just plain cool baby."

In case you think Richard may be joking check out the logo on the stationary next to the mouse pad.
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: BlueC2 on July 17, 2013, 07:35:09 PM
Quote from: Reinz on July 17, 2013, 02:03:04 PM
That's quite an impressive collection Blue!

Thanks Reinz! I have seen a pic of the inside of your safe and think that we may suffer from the same R9 disease.
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tracker on July 17, 2013, 07:36:49 PM


Rohrbaugh----"Where the uncommon is common"
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 17, 2013, 08:08:47 PM
RS, that is just awesome man !  my PUP on ER's screen !

you can bet there will more sunny FL photos to follow   ;)

Now to formally introduce myself..
 my name is Tommy I live in Florida and run a used furniture store
I have carried concealed weapons since before technically allowed..
._ with proper licensing put in place when I turned 21 (2002)

I have been lurking this forum and dreaming of the day I could afford to buy myself one of these fine pocket pistols. Now that I have one.. my dreams have been realized and everything I had hoped for has been achieved in the chance to buy this sightless Tribute that so closely resembles the pistol I preferred over all others.
.. and my expectations have been vastly exceeded.. the absolute beauty & fit/finish of this gun is without equal (in my experience) --  I say all this without firing the weapon yet,  I will be going to the range this Sunday for the Virgin Trials ,, took Reinz'advice & offered a buddy some shots for his ammo !

Yes, they will likely multiply just as my Seecamps have (4 currently 1 on the way)
-- ( anybody want to buy one ?? lol *
* not a familiar "feeling" when handled together, the LWS & R9

I have held this gun for way too long, Sunday needs to GET HERE NOW !!

.. you guys - the active & enthusiastic members here on the RF
are what continually spurred me on to save $$$$ for this gun, so thank you.
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: backupr9 on July 17, 2013, 10:07:54 PM
Tomuncommon, that is an awesome pistol...you are a lucky guy for sure.  I carry a Covert R9 daily and also carry one of several LWS .32 beauties.  I have the same grips on the R9 and think that your new shark holster/belt rig will be a great combination your Tribute.  Thanks for posting.  Carry safely, carry always (when legal).
John
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: wildmanwill on July 17, 2013, 10:37:07 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics and for sharing your enthusiasm.  Welcome to the forum and welcome to Rohrbaugh ownership!  We will be awaiting your post range update posts.  ;)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Reinz on July 20, 2013, 11:30:40 PM
Quote from: BlueC2 on July 17, 2013, 07:35:09 PM
Quote from: Reinz on July 17, 2013, 02:03:04 PM
That's quite an impressive collection Blue!

Thanks Reinz! I have seen a pic of the inside of your safe and think that we may suffer from the same R9 disease.

Blue - mine are just EDC's, not pricey Collector's pieces as yours.  Yours is a true collection.

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 23, 2013, 09:41:26 PM
the next Rohrbaugh I have in mind .. it is only $1k & 200 miles away.
 (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/113_zpsf999ab8d.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/113_zpsf999ab8d.jpg.html)
I am not sure why the R9 was photographed on what looks like mylar or foil  ::)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 23, 2013, 10:01:43 PM
Once I get the pistol.. would anybody consider trading blue CFG for these black CFG ?
I will be looking to either sell or trade them immediately after buying the gun.
 
I will be doing a number of things to this sightless weapon.
I plan to have the frame refinished in a wildly unique color.
I will be sending the slide to my favorite engraver (tasteful coverage).
I will be installing the EyePopper VZ grips, not sure which yet..

now that the plan is in play , all that remains is funding  ;D
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on July 24, 2013, 09:14:45 PM
I have yet to clean & lube the Tribute.. just admiring still  :) (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1654_zps68c0dd38.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1654_zps68c0dd38.jpg.html)
..non-issue, but wish the foam was not cut for the sighted model. (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1647-1_zps09b3c3b6.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1647-1_zps09b3c3b6.jpg.html)
gotta love the fridge for nice photo lighting  ;)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Richard S on July 25, 2013, 10:55:54 AM
Quote from: tomuncommon on July 24, 2013, 09:14:45 PM
* * *
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1647-1_zps09b3c3b6.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1647-1_zps09b3c3b6.jpg.html)
gotta love the fridge for nice photo lighting  ;)

Tom:

That's what I call "cold steel" (and aircraft aluminum).

But Chiquita wouldn't approve of those bananas being in the refrigerator:

http://www.chiquita.com/Our-Company/The-Chiquita-Story/The-Chiquita-Jingle.aspx

 ;)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tracker on July 25, 2013, 12:24:14 PM


CQB has been of of my favorite stock holdings lately and I support their product every morning.
Title: Re: Thanks for the black mag extension !
Post by: tomuncommon on August 03, 2013, 11:42:03 AM
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1760-1_zpse991c665.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1760-1_zpse991c665.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: tomuncommon on August 03, 2013, 01:01:14 PM
my friend traded me his 2 black R9 extensions -
can anybody here swap me a silver one for a black one ..

I would appreciate it very much . I prefer to have one of each color (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1761_zps75f4f6a8.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1761_zps75f4f6a8.jpg.html)
Title: my 2 favorite pistols in their respective gunleather
Post by: tomuncommon on August 27, 2013, 02:19:13 PM
My R9 Tribute shown as carried in an ostrich PH-3 ..
alongside my LWS380 shown as carried in a caiman PH-3 (http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag85/tomuncommon_pb/IMAG1766_zps7ccfc504.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/tomuncommon_pb/media/IMAG1766_zps7ccfc504.jpg.html)

I am going to get more Del Fatti gear for the Rohrbaugh & Seecamp ! ..anybody else sign up to order this time around ?  _&_ I am still looking to trade one of my black extensions for a silver one + I will pay the shipping on yours - so $5 on top to make the trade.. lemme know !
Title: Re: my brand new sightless R9 Tribute
Post by: Reinz on August 27, 2013, 06:17:28 PM
Great pair,great photos Tom.

Thanks!