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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: Volvofan on January 19, 2016, 01:05:07 PM
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Greetings, all!
I am a long-time gun operator, and have owned a couple pistols for over a decade, though neither are particularly suited for concealed carry (both are full frame .45 ACPs). Now starting to look for something I can carry nearly everywhere... won't bother "preaching to the converted" on this forum about why I think the Rohrbaugh might be a good choice for that. Just got the wife a Ruger LCR in 9mm, which sweetens the deal due to ammo commonality. I'm eyeing a gun for sale near me with a serial number in the R5000+ range. Black on black with two sets of grips (no CF, unfortunately), two mags, case, manual, and sights.
1) What is market price if it is in very good condition cosmetically and mechanically (<100 rounds through it)?
2) Anything I should be looking out for regarding that production serial number (i.e. known problems for particular S/N ranges)?
3) How many Rohrbaughs were made in total (ballpark?)
Thanks in advance for the help!
-Jon
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Hi,
Welcome.My R9's serial number is in the 5200 range.I have had no issues and if I recall,I don't think the guns in that number range had problems.I could be wrong thou.I don't recall ever reading anything here on the forum to that effect.
Other members may chime in with more info.
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Thanks for the quick reply, Johnny! I'll stay tuned to see if others have any feedback.
Also, found my answer to question #3 in the "How many Pups are out there?" thread.
-Jon
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I'm guessing around 8 to 9 thousand.Am I close?
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I can tell you this much about carrying the Rohrbaugh.
I have 3 holsters for it.Two DeSantis outside the waist and a Crossbreed inside and with that on you don't even know you're wearing it.it is even more comfortable than with my Glock 43 in the same kind of holster.
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Any good wallet / pocket holsters for it?
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Any good wallet / pocket holsters for it?
Matt del fatti,bearcreek holsters,Johnston leathers...
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According to Duane:
"For those keeping track, the last frame made in Deer Park was serial number R6678."
"Also, the last .380 frame made in Deer Park, NY is: K391. :)"
So they made 47 early R9s with no R prefix: #101 through #147.
Approximately 15 early R9s with custom serial numbers.
They made R100 through R6678: so 6578 total R prefix serial number guns.
Total 9mm: approximately 6640 guns
Total .380: 291 guns."
ECR - please correct if incorrect
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Thanks, Wildman! Yes, that was the post I found too.
How about question #1 (arguably the most important)? Going rate for a "nothin' special" but good condition light used relatively late production R9s?
-Jon
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950 to 1200 depends on stealth and paperwork box ect. Anything less than 900 would be a deal
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For a practically new stealth anything less than $975 would be a steal. Some go for $1100.
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Welcome Volvofan: I use GB advance search for completed items to get a idea of what is selling at what price. Very good tool.
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Well, time will tell regarding the gun's actual condition, but I'll know for sure in a couple weeks... when it arrives at my local FFL! Sealed the deal this afternoon and got what I am confident is an excellent deal. Thanks for all the advice, folks... Looking forward to being a satisfied owner/operator for years to come.
I've got a set of black 320 VZgrips on the way as well as some Traction Grip material. Will probably apply a dot of red model enamel to the front sight and possibly some flat black to the bottom of the mags and to the mag catch... No plans for any irreversible mods, though.
Unless someone figures a way to attach a laser... :)
-Jon
P.S.- for those who name their firearms... is "Robby" too common?
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Hello Rob,
Well. . . . It seems most of your questions were answered straight away. The only thing I would suggest is do not use a laser on the R9. . . . It's simply not necessary, IMHO anyway.
Good Luck in your search for a clean R9. . . . . You will love it!
Regards,
Eric R.
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Advice from a long time R9 carrier...I have a bunch of fancy leather holsters, IWB, OWB, including Del Fatti beauties, but my daily carry holster is a DeSantis Superfly G2. It is light, sticky (the pistol comes out but the holster stays in the pocket), not too tight and not too loose. Costs almost nothing and comes with a velcro pad that can be placed on either side and makes it a great ambidextrous back or front pocket holster. I use the pad front pocket to obscure the print when wearing chinos and other loose slacks as well but take the pad off for jeans or tighter pockets.
You can't go wrong with a clean, tested, proven R9 loaded with ammo that it prefers. Like many women I have known, these little pistols can be picky about what you offer them, so be sure your ammo is the one that particular pistol likes.
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Awesome advice, Backupr9! I'll absolutely check that holster out. I have a couple boxes of Speer gold dot 124 grain JHP on the way... Seems to be almost universally recommended as Robby's best/only food choice.
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Well done Volvofan! Note that Speer Lawman (FMJ) was developed to shoot like the Gold Dot but is much less expensive. I often use it for practice, then break a box of Gold Dot, shoot 13 and, if all fire correctly, load and carry the other 7.
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And on that front sight, try fingernail polish instead of model enamel.
I've tried both and the fingernail polish seems to hold up better for me and its easy to reapply when needed.
Its available in a whole bunch of colors too---I used an orange/red color
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And on that front sight, try fingernail polish instead of model enamel.
I've tried both and the fingernail polish seems to hold up better for me and its easy to reapply when needed.
Its available in a whole bunch of colors too---I used an orange/red color
I have a wife and pre-teen daughter... definitely have an unlimited supply of that stuff around the house!
Thx for the tip!
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Greetings, all!
I am a long-time gun operator, and have owned a couple pistols for over a decade, though neither are particularly suited for concealed carry (both are full frame .45 ACPs). Now starting to look for something I can carry nearly everywhere... won't bother "preaching to the converted" on this forum about why I think the Rohrbaugh might be a good choice for that. Just got the wife a Ruger LCR in 9mm, which sweetens the deal due to ammo commonality. I'm eyeing a gun for sale near me with a serial number in the R5000+ range. Black on black with two sets of grips (no CF, unfortunately), two mags, case, manual, and sights.
1) What is market price if it is in very good condition cosmetically and mechanically (<100 rounds through it)?
2) Anything I should be looking out for regarding that production serial number (i.e. known problems for particular S/N ranges)?
3) How many Rohrbaughs were made in total (ballpark?)
Thanks in advance for the help!
-Jon
How do you know this one works well? Do you know the owner personally or is it at a store?
At least a few in that serial number range ended up being DOA from the factory. Some of the guys who couldn't wait for a repair after the factory shut down dumped them back on the market. I got a refund for mine 18 months after my purchase from Remington since it was not repairable. It would never cycle more than a single mag. I had to prove I was the original purchaser.
Make sure you can run a few rounds through it or have a return option in case it's a lemon.
To me these guns are just collector status pieces and not something to carry on a daily basis. If you've got Rolex cash go for it.