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Offline Chuckster

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Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« on: May 22, 2012, 08:26:33 PM »
   Today I picked up my new R9 which I recently purchased on the forum. I can now understand why everyone on the forum loves these guns! They are works of art and built like a tank. In a separate purchase I reunited the carbon fiber grips with the gun. They look pretty darn good together!!
   I am looking forward to shooting the R9 to see what ammo it likes. I hope it is not too picky. Many thanks to Eugene. I'm saddened for his loss but happy for my gain.
   I should be receiving soon a holster which I also purchased on the forum. It should complete the package and I look forward to carrying the gun/holster in my front right pocket!

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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2012, 08:31:15 PM »
Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your choice of pocket pistols! You now own one of the finest combinations of form and function yet devised.
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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2012, 08:37:29 PM »
And congrats from me as well, Chuckster and just realized I hadn't welcomed you to the Forum, so welcome and enjoy the really nice R9 and those rare grips; one amazing pistol, for sure.
« Last Edit: May 22, 2012, 08:39:01 PM by kjtrains »
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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2012, 10:14:29 PM »
I just compared the Rohrbaugh to my S&W BodyGuard 380. It is slightly shorter in length, about the same in height, and just , just slightly wider in width. Amazing!!! The BodyGuard has a built in laser but the R9 has a more powerful cartridge. A fair tradeoff.

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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2012, 10:28:43 PM »
The trade off is worth every milimeter.


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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2012, 11:39:04 PM »
Welcome and congrats on the pup. ;D
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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2012, 02:47:56 AM »
Congrats.  The trade off isn't even close!!  If it ever came down to actually having to use your firearm for it's intended purpose, I highly doubt the masses would even notice the laser.  Small small trade off for the quality of firearm you now own.  Enjoy your new pup.

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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2012, 10:52:58 AM »
chuckster, good move on getting a R9 and enjoy its security.  Tom
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Re: Just picked up my new (to me) R9
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012, 11:01:14 AM »
Chuckster,

Congrats on the R9. Would love to see some pics and hear about how it shoots once you get it to the range.

Congrats again and enjoy the pup!

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