>>Hi Mike and welcome...
Tom is a long standing forum member (most of the year we have been in existence) and reputable FFL holding gun dealer who has helped people around here quite a lot. You won't go wrong ordering from Tom.
Oh yeah... To date the "average" wait period for an R9 when you order cold from a dealer is still six months or more. That is one reason you win out ordering from a dealer who buys the guns in bulk and then offers them on a first come, first serve basis. Tom's August/September order was likely placed months ago...so you will only have to wait a month or so. Ordering off GunsAmerica.com is fine - but you miss out on a known name...which I always prefer when possible. Again...Tom is a known name around these parts.
I hope you stick around and join in the conversations. There are always a few folks waiting on guns and there is much to learn, and many accessories to consider, like holsters, cleaning lubes and equipment.
Be safe and enjoy...!...TW<<