Author Topic: I think my R9S is working now.  (Read 3502 times)

Offline bigdave

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I think my R9S is working now.
« on: September 27, 2006, 09:18:12 PM »
As previously posted I have had a long time problem with magazines being blown out of the gun while firing (with regular ammo).  I sent it back once and was told it was 'my grip' and that my pinky was probably  unlatching the magazine retention spring.  Well it kept happening even when I made absolutely sure my fingers were nowhere near the spring.

I was about to get rid of it but I decided to try once more.  I wrote Rohrbaugh a letter describing my problems.  They had me send it in.  I got it back, and  lo and behold they put on  a new magazine retention spring that seems 3x as strong as the old one.  It's actually difficult now to remove the magazine.

I've fired about 6 mags thru the gun now without any problem, so I am hopeful.  I am disappointed that the gun did not work for me out of the box, or after the first time I sent it in.  However, I am extremely impressed with Rohrbaugh's customer service, I spoke with Karl on a number of occasions (he actually returns calls!), and I was never charged for anything, although I'm sure the gun is well past warranty. So hopefully the story has a happy ending.  It really is a beautiful piece of engineering.

Offline BlueGrips

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Re: I think my R9S is working now.
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2006, 11:10:06 PM »
BigDave: I also sent my gun back so the factory could take a look at a jam issue I was having with the 115 GDs: always on the last 2 rounds of the magazine. Whatever they did to it at the shop, it came back working very well! And the only clue I noticed was that my magazine is now VERY difficult to remove from the gun, just like yours. But it actually felt good and tight!

So far I could not make it fail with my 115 GDs (over 100 rounds.)

Good to hear yours is working well.

« Last Edit: September 27, 2006, 11:14:49 PM by cuteo100 »

Offline riffraff

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Re: I think my R9S is working now.
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2006, 11:13:58 PM »
Interesting,

We seem to be moveing toward a mag and mag securing/maybe mag depth issue  here.

Mike
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Offline capt.koolaid

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Re: I think my R9S is working now.
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2006, 01:48:44 AM »
Careful! Secret Squirrel!  :o Your not supposed to talk about that!  :-X It was all a myth!....Must been a fluke!  :P   Just kiddin! Bustin your chops!  :-*