To buy the elite or not?

[rohrbaugh_girl]

Hello All,
This is my first time post. I am Coalman's girlfriend. I have wanted the rohrbaugh for well over a year, and last month he bought me the R9 stealth, although I really wanted the original two-tone, but we decided after nearly weekly trips to the local gun shops we would have to settle for what they had. Then when the local gun shop called and said they had new rohraughs in stock. We rushed right over and he bought me the two-tone, (All my guns are two-toned except my J-frame) and he said he would keep the used R9 stealth. I offered to go in on buying him the elite. Then we would have one of each. He is concerned about the poor quality engraving on the 2 elites in the store, but I think we should get them while they are available. Plus I would like to repay the generosity. What do you think?

[Evan]

You could get them both, I like the 2 tone personally, one thing for sure once you decide which one you do not want, you won't have any problem selling it.

[ACP]

Girlfriend:

Refer to string initiated by coalman "Wowed at the range".

First, you meant to say "Deer Park", rather than "Deerfield". Second, the consecutive S/Ns would enhance value.

A photograph of the gun(s) would give objective basis for the forum to judge your concern as to the Elites in question. As to your generosity, that would be a good thing.

[kjtrains]

rohrbaugh_girl!  Welcome to the Forum.  I would be concerned about the poor quality engraving, but that's just me.  Pictures would help to judge just how poor the engraving might be.  The Elite is supposed to be Elite.  Again, just my thoughts!

[rohrbaugh_girl]

Thanks for the comments about the elite. It is hard to upload a photo because we don't own it and would look sort of weird taking pics at the gun shop. Does anyone else have pics of the elite engraving "Deer Park"? Also I am looking for a good Inside the waistband holster for my new R9, any suggestions? I don't like the uncle mike's because they collapse, difficult to re-holster, although they do seem to be pretty gentle on the finish compared to some of the other holsters on the market.

[ACP]

R_G:

When all else fails tell the truth. If your FFL is reasonable, advise him of your concern, ask permission to take the photographs of the engraving on the Elites and advise him of your intention of posting the pictures on the forum to get feedback from your peers.

Tell him your concern and do so in a manner that conveys fact finding rather than judgement.

He has a profit incentive and you have a value motive. If you approach him in an assertive & non-threatening manner, he will allow you this procedure. If he does not, you have your answer and walk away.

[ccoorreeyy]

rohrbaugh_girl
Mrsfos has been very well pleased with her IWB from Meco.

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Accessories;action=display;num=1224547175

If you like what you see you can get info on Meco holsters at http://www.mecopocketholsters.com/

Robert makes great stuff.  I have quite a few holsters he has made and have been very happy with his service.

[ACP]

R_G:

So what happened? You received responses you requested as to taking pictures of the Elites and recommended holsters.

[Richard S]

rohrbaugh_girl:

I have welcomed your friend Coalman to the Forum on a previous thread and I am pleased now to welcome you here as well. The two of you seem to have a good thing going there. I wish you all the bestl. One thing is certain -- you both certainly do have excellent taste in handguns.  

[Scax]

R-Girl,

Always a pleasure to welcome a lady.  I looked at the Elite pretty hard before getting a Stealth.  When I realized I could likely make as nice or nicer Elite by a careful removal of a little coating on the slide and such if I really wanted that look, I decided to pass, but I was quite tempted by the Robar R9 which is a very special two-tone.  

Aesthetics are such a pleasure and I wish you well in finding what pleases.  

[theirishguard]

rohrbaugh_girl, Welcome from Texas as well. Sounds like you guys are pup rich.  Am I reading this right?  you both now have Stealths and then you got a 2 tone. And are looking at getting Elites??  If Elites are what you both would like to have, I would suggest "ordering" 2 of them with consecutive numbers. This could be done with special attention to detail on the slides. I would be happy to assist y'all in doing this.  Tom

[theirishguard]

rohrbaugh_girl, could you go to www.rohrbaughfirearms.com and look at the Elite pictured...does it look like the one in the store??   Tom

[ACP]

Maybe R_Girl left the building.

[theirishguard]

she most likely is busy working unlike the rest of us   Tom

[kjtrains]

That's probably it!!