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R-9 Elite (first photos)
« on: August 21, 2007, 08:44:31 PM »
Hello all,

As I mentioned in another thread, Karl and Eric Rohrbaugh honored me with the second R-9 Elite to leave the factory. (The first went to Roy Huntington at American Handgunner.)

The light was fading, but I managed to snap a few decent photos.



Readers of CCM may recognize my oak tree...   ;)







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This gun is very sweet.  The finish reminds me of one that Kimber did for a while -- the eclipse or something like that.  Very handsome in person.  It has a very different appearance depending upon the lighting.

Fit and finish are perfect.  Trigger is smooth.  This will shoot like a dream, I am sure.  Won't know until this weekend.

Thanks Karl and Eric -- I will conceal it proudly! :)


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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2007, 09:04:05 PM »
Duane:

That is truly one beautiful work of functional art!  Congratulations!
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2007, 09:23:23 PM »
Wow!  :o It must be beautiful up close. I would certainly think about putting it behind glass when you share it with others folk that might appreciate a true work of art. I would hate to allow any stray drool to get on it. Your are a lucky man!

Are they taking orders? I am sold!
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2007, 09:30:55 PM »
Thanks!  Yes, I am sure they will take your order!  Tell them you heard about it here... I think this is the only place to hear about it so far.

I don't "collect" guns, so this one will be shot and carried.  I already have my order in to Kevin at K&D for a Pocket Defender with stingray trim...   ;D
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2007, 09:41:41 PM »
Although I have a FEW guns, I am not sure my wife would agree with that assesment, I would not consider myself a collector. I am pretty selective as far as what I purchase and am pretty sure if I sold what I have I would certainly come out in the black. Mine will also be a carry piece, I may have to limit those times to formal occasions however ;). I do believe if you have a ferrari, it should be driven and not kept in the garage. This is a beautiful utilitarian tool, just like that ferrari.
I will give them a call tomorrow? And speak to Maria is it?
Thanks for sharing!
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2007, 09:48:44 PM »
Yep, Maria is the one to talk to.  She usually answers the phone up there.
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2007, 08:17:04 AM »
Phsimone:

Permit me to welcome you to the Forum and to compliment you on your obviously superb taste in handguns. Please post photographs if you purchase one of the Elite R9s.

As for the Ferrari, there's a stunning 2003 ENZO F1 on the block over at eBay Motors which makes me wish I had purchased MicroSoft stock when it first hit the street:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-ENZO-6-0L-03-ENZO-F1-Red-Black-1-of-399-RARE-V12-660-hp_W0QQitemZ200143086410QQihZ010QQcategoryZ6212QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2007, 08:41:13 AM »
A fine handgun indeed! Richard, you don't want that car it's a ticket magnet!! ::)
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2007, 09:44:11 AM »
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A fine handgun indeed! Richard, you don't want that car it's a ticket magnet!! ::)

Newt:

I know, I know . . . not to mention that I can't afford it . . . but dreams die hard.  I'll obsess instead on the R-9 Elites.    
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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2007, 09:49:41 AM »
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I couldn't be happy for you. WS6

Now there is a Freudian slip...   ;D
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2007, 01:54:26 PM »
Duane, Congratulations  on your new Elite . They are beautiful. Dan
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2007, 04:12:17 PM »
Sure is a nice looking gun!! 8)

Please let us know how she shoots when you have the chance.. :)
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2007, 03:22:07 AM »
That one saweet weapon.You are a lucky man. ;D
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2007, 10:27:51 AM »
Range report will be coming on Saturday...
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Re: R-9 Elite (first photos)
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2007, 05:01:27 PM »
I hate to admit it, but I was thinking about picking up a Seecamp 380.  But after seeing that Elite.........Wow.    I mean I want something that looks good to protect me.

Time to keep saving......

Very nice piece and congrats on Luck number 2.
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