Need help...FAst!!!

[M380]

Got a line on a used R9, anything I should be looking for as far as to watch out for?, I have the serial number, it's R16xx, I don't want to wait to jump on it, if it's good

[ACP]

I just sold a used R9 with only 100 rounds through it. R9 is not a gun that is abused but I would make conditional offer: Ask for a 5 day period in which to return the gun if it does not meet your approval or has any issues. This is commonly done and should work for you.

good luck.

[kjtrains]

Good advice!  I would ask how many rounds had been through it as it may need a new recoil spring.

Good luck!!    

[ACP]

M380,

So what happened? Did you get the R9 and negotiate terms as suggested?

[M380]

I actually turned down the sale..........here's why. the guy who is selling it, is someone I don't know, but he was asking $975, as is, no returns, all sales final, void where prohibited.

I asked for the serial number so I could check with Maria,a bout its build date, etc. Well, after talking with her, I found out, that the warrenty is NOT transferable to a second owner(strike one).

Next, his serial number indicated his pup was in need of new recoil springs, and mag springs, which I would have to pay for, since warrenty would not transfer to me (strike two).

...and finally, he would not budge on the price (strike three). I decided, it would be best if I just buy one new. For that kind of $$$$ I can't risk an expensive warrenty related issue.

[kjtrains]

Good decision!!    

[theirishguard]

can I help?  Tom

[ACP]

M380

You made the right decision and listen to Tom.

[M380]

I just wonder if I should wait for the R45 to come out.

[nonseven]

Perhaps they should make the R45 in .45 GAP, same ballistics as .45 ACP, length of a 9mm round.

[ACP]

R45 is not happening anytime soon. There are many of us who love .45ACP but no present plans exist for big bore (to my knowledge).

.45 GAP is a failure. It was Glock's attempt to answer to the .357 Sig and .40 S&W. With present ammo crisis, perhaps the .45 GAP might re-emerge but I don't think so.

[ccoorreeyy]

I spoke with the factory last week and as a joke I ordered a R45 along with several things I needed that they actually do sell.  I was told, after she figured out my bad joke, that it was not going to be a reality any time soon.  With production taking all the Rohrgbaugh's time they don't have time for the needed design/development to get us a R45.

Side note:  I would love for it to be  a 45 gap!

[theirishguard]

Karl Rohrbaugh is working on the R45 as time permits. however it will be awhile. Tom

[sdlsaginaw]

I have a Glock 39 (45 GAP) and like it alot.

One thing with the current ammo shortage is that, being it's not a popular round, it's still available.

Of course, once current inventory runs out it'll be impossible to find for a LONG time.  I can't imagine the factories will stop to produce more 45 GAP while they're currently going 24/7 trying to keep up with the mainstream stuff.  This past weekend I picked up another 4 boxes at the local gun show specifically because of this likelyhood.

I also managed to pick up 400 rounds of 9mm WWB.  The Silvertips are still proving elusive however.

[ACP]

You have made my point as to availability of .45 GAP ammo. Glock has reduced pricing and/or featured "specials" for their .45 GAP guns.

I confess, I have never tried the round as I am admittedly a .45ACP partisan. Glock's thinking was that they could do for the .45ACP what the .40S&W did for the 10MM.