Got my R9s today!

[los]

I picked-up my R9s this afternoon. You should've seen ALL the customers surround me when I opened the case. Most of the customers didn't know what a Rohrbaugh was. Some had only heard of the Firearm but had never seen one.

Much to our surprise, a customer pulled out his Kel-Tec to compare sizes. Of course,.. his was a 380 cal. He didn't say much! They all couldn't believe how small and how light and how well made the R9s was. They thought is was made of Titanium. I allowed everyone to handle it and one customer even asked if he could pull the Trigger. I hesitated a bit but allowed him to do it. He was pretty surprised how smooth the pull felt.

They were all extremely impressed!!

As I left the store after the Transfer was done, ...EVERYONE thanked me for showing them my Rohrbaugh. I told them to make sure to visit the Rohrbaugh Firearms Site for information and to please visit us on the Forum.

Thinking back,....I didn't even get a chance to hold the Gun till I got home

I'll take it out to the Range this week-end and report back with a RR and possibly a small video clip of me firing it at the Range.

Just thought I'd share the excitement with everyone!  

[MountainMan]

Sounds great Jimmy - from your Seecamp Forum pictures I know the R9 ones will be great.

[los]

Sounds great Jimmy - from your Seecamp Forum pictures I know the R9 ones will be great.

Thanks Dave. One day,  I hope to maybe come close to your photographic skills. Your photos posted on the SCF are amazing!

[R9SCarry]

Congrats again Jimmy - seeing as I already saw your post over on CC forum.

Xmas has come early

[BlueGrips]

Congrads!  

[theirishguard]

Jimmy, way to go, have fun with the new pup this weekend.
Tom

[Michigunner]

Congratulations, Jimmy.

Have fun and be safe.

Bill

[Seven]

Another pup is adopted!  And there was much rejoicing!  

Good on you for sharing the pup with the others at the shop.  Yeah, whenever I've shown mine to friends and family (all gunnies from way back) they're just astounded at the size and quality - and then amazed that it's a full 9mm.  

Congrats, and good luck with the paper training!


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[19950ragtop]

Jimmy,

Since you are fortunate to visually compare both the KT3AT and the R how much larger is the R.

Or asking differently, using the size and weight of the KT3AT as the small standard how much more noticeable is the R9 for front pocket carry?

What about comparison to the KahrPM9?

Reason for asking is that I have both guns, and find the PM9 just a little too big for front pocket carry, and the KT3AT is just about right.  

That said I would rather have a 9mm than a .380, but concealment is critical

Thanks for any feedback, looking forward to having my wife buy me a R9s for my next birthday.

[los]

Jimmy,

Since you are fortunate to visually compare both the KT3AT and the R how much larger is the R.

The KT3AT looked a bit smaller, but not by much. I didn't ask to hold it, So I didn't get a chance to compare it's weight to that of my R9s, although, I'm sure his was fully loaded.

Or asking differently, using the size and weight of the KT3AT as the small standard how much more noticeable is the R9 for front pocket carry?

Since acquiring my R9s, I've front pocket carried a lot. Loaded with 7 rounds and carried in a Kentucky Holster, It's quite comfortable for all day carry in jeans or docker style pants/ cargo shorts.  

What about comparison to the KahrPM9?

The PM9 is just a tad larger then the R9s. The Kahr is also visibly thicker around the Grip and Slide.

Reason for asking is that I have both guns, and find the PM9 just a little too big for front pocket carry, and the KT3AT is just about right.

That said I would rather have a 9mm than a .380, but concealment is critical
 

I think you'd be happy with a R9/R9s. The size difference will not be a "deal killer" and after realizing you're jumping from .380 to 9mm,....it'll actually be one of the reasons that will "seal the deal".  

Thanks for any feedback, looking forward to having my wife buy me a R9s for my next birthday.

You better have a real nice gift ready for her next Birthday too!!

[19950ragtop]

Thanks Jimmy,  any recommendations as to dealers?  The local dealer listed on the Rohrbaugh web page does not carry or order R9s  He stated too long of delivery time.

Thx again DEM

[los]

Thanks Jimmy,  any recommendations as to dealers?  The local dealer listed on the Rohrbaugh web page does not carry or order R9s  He stated too long of delivery time.

Thx again DEM

I, and just about anyone you ask, would highly recommend that you contact Tom, a/k/a theirishguard here on the Forum. Just shoot him a PM or email at: tomswatson@sbcglobal.net and he'll reply promptly.

Tom's one heck of a guy and as I understand, he currently has a few new R9s in stock.

Good Luck.

- Jimmy

[19950ragtop]

Thanks for the lead,

Tom has a few available,  I'm just in a bit of sticker shock at the asking price.  Gunsamerica has a few others listed, just need to work thru the details.  Since my loving wife wants to buy one for my birthday I'm doing my best to be cooperative.

DEM