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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #15 on: December 07, 2012, 06:09:29 PM »

Why not buy a new one with warranty included?

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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #16 on: December 07, 2012, 07:38:56 PM »
It is really hard to find a new one for less than $1150. Locally they are $1275 plus tax. Yes, the money is really not an issue, but VALUE is. I figure I can get a used one, add VZ grips, a warranty, and a couple extra mags and still be ahead. Plus, as stated before, I think I would like to know if there is a difference based on production date.  I mentioned Rolex watches earlier. The latest Rolex Daytona is a fine watch, but earlier models are considered superior because of a different movement.  :-\

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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #17 on: December 07, 2012, 11:45:43 PM »
docboss, a welcome from me as well.

Maybe the best place to get an answer to your last question is by calling Maria @ Rohrbaugh, she would know more about what changes if any have taken place
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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2012, 11:54:41 PM »
Yes, Maria may be a good source of some information, but I would rather get info from owners. Is there someone out there who has owned/fired a #1200 and a #6000 R9s? How did they compare/contrast? Think 2006 BMW M3 vs. 2012 version. Same car (no) same name (yes). Personally I prefer the 2006. I am not taking this lightly. If I buy a Rohrbaugh I am depending on it to potentially save my life. KG ::)

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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #19 on: December 14, 2012, 10:57:00 AM »
"Pulled the trigger" so to speak. After reading all the great comments in the forum and doing a little extra homework, I purchased a new Stealth. By the time I would have found and purchased a pre-owned R9S (standards are around $850-1000 and Stealths are almost non-existant on auction sites), added shipping and the cost of a warranty, a new one was not that much more money. I found a retailer that just received a shipment and the pricing was good. Hopefully it gets to my FFL in the next couple of days. I'll be on here soon with questions galore once I get to the range. "Can't wait!"  ;D

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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2012, 12:38:42 PM »

Congratulations on a wise decision.

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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2012, 06:07:32 PM »
If the R9 you examine is in good condition and you intend to send it in for refurbishing and the purchase of a new warranty, you can't go wrong regardless of the serial number.  Go for it.
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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2012, 05:24:02 PM »
Congrats on your new stealth.  Did you receive yet?

May as well go ahead and order a set a VZ Carbon Fiber grips for it.  They WIll enhance the performance considerably.

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Re: purchasing a used r-9
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2012, 10:37:58 AM »
Yes. I received it just a few days after the order was placed. In fact, Erik at Cove Creek Outfitters was great. I had contacted him via email a few weeks ago. He told me there were some ordered but did not know the delivery date, so I looked elsewhere. Just before I purchased a standard from a local dealer, Erik called. I purchased the Stealth at 11AM, got a shipping confirmation including tracking number by 4PM and it was at my FFL two days later. That is service! I took it apart, cleaned it very thoroughly with Simple Green (it was really oily) and gave it a "Frog Lube" treatment. My schedule has prevented me from getting to the range until later today (hopefully), but my initial reactions are:
1. The gun is really tight. I am anxious to see how the Frog Lube works. The Steath finish is nice but the rails are already scuffed.
2. The grips will require replacement. VZ looks good. Why the Carbon Fiber over the other models? I would think the textured is better as they list it as "very grippy".  I suspect a firm modified Weaver stance will be required. Forget regular finger pad placement on the trigger. Trigger seems very smooth.
3. Major PIA to reassemble only because the rear of the Recoil Assembly in the Slide is tough to line up into the frame. I did finally figure it out, but with much swearing.
I will try Speer GD 115 and 147's with some Winchester White Box's and report. If I can handle the recoil of 357's in a Scandium J Frame, I should be able to handle the Rohrbaugh. ;)