New to me R9S

[Kalifornia_Kid]

New to the forum.  .  As a refugee from Kalifornia now living in Georgia, getting CFL was a liberating.  I have carried a LWS32 for three years.  Feeling a slight caliber inferiority complex and wanting to consolidate calibers, I began my quest for a new CCW.  I visited my old J frame, looked at a LWS380, LCP, and the list went on.   Then I discovered the R9.  WOW.  I went into a local shop that is a licensed Rohrbaugh dealer to place an order and watch the calendar.   Just so happened that the shop had previously owned R9s.  Not sure how old it is, everything looks and feels in good shape.  Its serial number appears to be low, R76X.  Cannot wait to go to the range.  I have some gold dot 124GR and should be able to get out soon.  This thing feels good.  

After taking my new baby home, I stripped and cleaned.  Inspecting one of the mags I found a slight fracture/crack near left lip. (not in the weld in the back of the mag).  I will be reaching out to purchase a new mags and springs from the factory.

Has any one else out there had an issue with fractures in the mag.  In my 45acp, I have had a few mags get cracks after a few years and being dropped in competition.  

Thanks for your insight.   I LOVE THIS GUN.

[kjtrains]

Kalifornia_Kid.  Welcome to the Forum.  Congratulations on getting the R9.  Have not had a problem with either of my mags.  Again, welcome and enjoy the R9.

[FloridaCCW]

If it is an R7XX, I would recommend new slide springs and new mag springs as well. Not sure about the grip screws, but I would probably replace those as well. Maybe consider getting the Hogue Extreme grips too. All of these items can be easily ordered through Rohrbaugh.
On another note, did it come with carbon grips? Congrats!!

[Kalifornia_Kid]

How can I tell?  Looking at the grips, it almost looks like little diamond holograms.  They are smooth and etched with the company logo.  

[FloridaCCW]

Check out the website for pictures of the newer Hogue grips.  Sounds like you got carbon fiber grips. Does it look like these?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=157731975

[kjtrains]

How can I tell?  Looking at the grips, it almost looks like little diamond holograms.  They are smooth and etched with the company logo.  

Sounds like carbon fiber to me.

[Kalifornia_Kid]

Yes.  They are the carbon fiber grips.  You mentioned the Hogue grips.  Why would I consider a change?

[FloridaCCW]

If you had the regular Hogue grips (like the newer models), the optional Hogue Extreme grips are easier to handle IMO...

Now that I know you have the highly desirable carbon fiber (no longer made) grips, do what you want    Some people are afraid to damage them so they take them off and replace with Hogue Extreme grips. The carbon fiber grips alone sell for around 200-300 resale. You are very lucky to have found your R9s with CF grips. Enjoy!!!

[yankee2500]

Kalifornia_Kid, welcome to the group.
   I would only consider replacing the grips if they were the
G-10s the new guns come with, I have black CFs on my pup.

John

[Kalifornia_Kid]

Thanks for the information.    

[yankee2500]

Kalifornia_Kid, check the classified section VI-Shooter has two new mags for $50 Shipped.

John
 
 

[Richard S]

Kid:

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on scoring that early R9 with CF grips! You've got a winner there.

[theirishguard]

Kid, a big welcome from Texas as well. Sounds like you got a great deal. Have a good range day, take it slow and easy as you enjoy shooting it. Tom

[kjtrains]

Yes.  They are the carbon fiber grips.  You mentioned the Hogue grips.  Why would I consider a change?

Kid.  Now this is just me:  I'd definitely keep the carbon fiber grips on.  You have what most folks want and try to find.  Just my thoughts, of course.