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Offline tquieng

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How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« on: August 04, 2009, 10:55:10 AM »
Do they jammed often?

Offline Richard S

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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2009, 11:24:04 AM »
No. Mine has never jammed in over five years of daily carry and frequent practice.
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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2009, 02:47:34 PM »
They are very reliable if you stick with ammo they like and hold them very solid.

I've never had a failure-to-fire with 115gr FMJ Winchester and PMC, nor with 115gr JHP Speer GD.  Mine hates Hornady Critical Defense though.

It's only experienced three failure-to-feeds.  It was with three different people (myself included).  Each time was due to limp-wristing on our initial experience firing it.  With so little weight and such a strong recoil spring, it really needs your grip for the cycle to work.

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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2009, 03:24:21 AM »
Speer GD and Win ST work 100%.  The only two failures I had were from limp-wristing as I got familiar with it in the first two mags.  Once I solidified my lazy grip, I have been 100% for the last year.
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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2009, 09:10:33 AM »
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Do they jammed often?

No problems at all with Winchester Silvertips.  Haven't tried anything else due to success of this rd.  
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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2009, 06:50:55 PM »
Could it be that the apparently misinformed dealer wanted to sell this customer another handgun, since he didn't have any R9's in stock?  Just curious ---  ;D

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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2009, 07:07:34 PM »
That is quite possible and also crossed my alleged mind.

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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2009, 08:36:59 PM »
Once I broke mine in, and then I fired 200 rounds straight without incident.  
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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2009, 02:05:02 PM »
And, let's not forget the 147 grain bullet which, for me, is the antidote to any mechanical issues with the R9.
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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2009, 02:13:56 PM »
NOt tried that one yet, but have it in the arsenal; Winchester 115 gr. Silvertips still hanging in there with no problems.
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Re: How reliable is rohrbaugh 9mm any FTF, etc
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2009, 04:12:07 PM »
I've made my point many times as to the 147 grain bullet. However, shortage appears to be behind us in the north country and I will give lighter weight bullets a try when I find them.
Those who turn their guns into plowshares end up plowing for those that do not - Thomas Jefferson