Failure to Fire

[chasdo4]

Just got my new R9.  Field stipped it.  Then cleaned it according to directions. Excited, I went to the range. Put 40 Gold Dots 124 grain  JHP through it and had a failure to fire on just about every other bullet beginning with the first one.  Made me a little nervous.  If this had been a self defense senario I might have been toast.  Anyway cleaned it again.  Disapointed but still hopeful. Never had a pistol that reacted to me this way before.  What next?  Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.

[BytorJr]

Mmmkay.  I'm no expert, and I haven't even been inside a Holiday Inn Express in about 3-4 years; BUT, it could be the grip screws are not tightened down (I think that can be a culprit).  

Also, were you getting light strikes or just no hammer fall?  If it's light strikes, then hopefully somebody can point to something else; if not it may have to go back .

[chasdo4]

The grip screws were tight.  Didn't check to see if the hammer fell or if they were light strikes.  Tried pulling the trigger two or three times and when it didn't fire, I dropped the magaizine and ejected the bullet.  Put the magazine back in and chambered another round.  About every other one would fire.   I suspect they were light strikes otherwise would any of the bullets fire at all ?  I am not an expert, however, and am only guessing.   thanks.

[RickP]

The GDHPs should not be a problem. You prolly need to get your pup back to Rohrbaugh for service. Give Maria a call, she will take good care of you.

800-803-2233

Rick

[BytorJr]

Don't give up hope.  Send it back.  They'll make it right.  It's a great piece and you will be happy, in the long run, that you purchased.

[Carter]

Just got my new R9.  Field stipped it.  

I kind of wish you'd just gone and fired it without touching it first.

Mine came well oiled when new so it sure didn't need any lubrication, so if you just looked down the barrel to check for any possible obstruction from maybe packing material, it should have been ready for the first trip to the range.

I only mention that because it's "possible" that you might have put it back together in a way that might have created the problem.
No, you probably didn't, but firing it out of the box would have been a better reference for it's dependability.

When I got my brand new R9s Stealth a month ago or so, I noted that there was visible oil on the slide rails and it felt nice and smooth when racking.
So I just went and shot it, and it ran like a Singer sewing machine from the get go (in my case, with HST's).

Just thinkin' out loud...

[chasdo4]

Actually, the gun was sent to the shop in September 08, so it sat on the shelf 6 months.  When I field stripped it, there were a few black specks inside but there were no appreciable grease or oil on the inside that I could see.  It had never been shot.  It was brand new. I figured at 6 months it would be good to go ahead and clean it.  It was not nearly as hard to field strip as I thought  it would be from reading the forum(my ruger mark III was the worst!).  That part was relatively easy.  It does have quite the kick when it fires but it is managable.  It is an absolutely beautiful piece of workmanship, I just need to be assured that when I pulll the trigger it will go bang everytime (assuming I use the right ammo, etc).  I am grateful for your help.  thanks.

[Richard S]

casedo4:

You may already have checked on this, but another possibility could be that some inadvertent "glitch" ocurred during reassembly of your R9.  Before sending the pistol back for factory attention, I would strip it down again, clean and lube it thoroughly, and reassemble it carefully in accordance with the guidance provided in the Owner's Manual and in the FAQ Sheet linked at the top of this Forum. In that regard, I would give particular attention to the recoil assembly and even remove the right grip panel (taking care not to strip the screw heads) to check the seating of the trigger assembly.  

http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/rohrbaugh/basefile/takedown-pic.htm

[kand-corp]

Just got my new R9.  Field stipped it.  Then cleaned it according to directions. Excited, I went to the range. Put 40 Gold Dots 124 grain  JHP through it and had a failure to fire on just about every other bullet beginning with the first one.  Made me a little nervous.  If this had been a self defense senario I might have been toast.  Anyway cleaned it again.  Disapointed but still hopeful. Never had a pistol that reacted to me this way before.  What next?  Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.

Had the same issue right out of the box with my R9S. 1 of 2 didnt fire going through about 10 mags. Thought something was seriously wrong. Come to find out messing around with a couple different ammo brands/types greatly changed the outcome. Weird you say the GoldDot 124's didnt fire all the time, cause thats on my list of OK ammo. Also, for range use the Federal Amer Eagles 115 standard have been 100% as well. Check out these related thread:
http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1229511115

Also read this quote written to me from one of the Supreme Members
Richard S
First of all, welcome to the Forum!
 
The R9, being the smallest and lightest handgun chambered for 9mm Luger, is necessarily built to tight tolerances. Feed it the proven brands of quality ammunition, keep it clean and well-lubricated, and let it cool down a bit between strings of fire during range sessions and it should prove to be flawless for you. This pistol, in my considered opinion after carrying No. 132 since May 2004, is quite simply the finest pocket pistol yet produced.
 
Welcome again, good luck, and stay safe.
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