Hornady Critical Defense Ammo in New Stealth

[Scax]

Finally got my brand new Stealth in and went to the range on Sunday.  Put about 30 rounds of Hornady's new 115gr critical defense ammo through it.  All fed fine with no problems at all.  I must admit, the trigger pull is longer than I expected, so it takes some getting used to.  I noticed the feed ramp on mine has been carefully polished, but I expect that's the way they all are made.  Anyway, I'm not really interested in trying all kinds of ammo as I like the ballistics of this round with its intended purpose being to assure proper expansion even if the target is wearing heavy winter clothing.  The gun does kick, but not enough to make me care.  It's actually not that much harsher than my Glock 19.  

Love the size, weight, look, concealability, forget-your-carrying-ability of the Stealth.

Yes, others came by to see what I had in my hand at the range -- no-one there had ever even heard of a Rohrbaugh.

Anyway, I'm not sure if everyone will have the same results, but my Rohrbaugh seems to very much like the Hornady Critical Defense rounds -- my search is over.  I'll carry it everyday.  

[Richard S]

Charles:

Thank you for the good report. Enjoy your new masterpiece.

[kjtrains]

Charles!  Great!!  Good information.      

Ken

[RickP]

Hello and Welcome,

Thanks for the report on the ammo, I've been wondering about the critical defense stuff. The R9 does attract attention at the range. Fun to hear people trying to figure out what it is.

Rick

[tracker]

Critical Defense is the only alternative I will think about carrying
in the R9 besides Silvertip and Gold Dot. As soon as it dries out here
I intend to try it out. Thanks for your positive report on the gun and
the ammo.

[theirishguard]

Charles, sound like a match made in heaven, wear it well.  Tom

[Mort]

I tried the Critical Defence Ammo about 6 weeks ago.  Worked flawlessly.  It's now one of my carry loads.  The other being GD's.

Mort

[kjtrains]

Mort!  Welcome to the Forum.  Great information!

Thanks!!      

[Scax]

Mort - Welcome and thanks for the confirmation of my initial report on the Hornady critical defense rounds -- which Rohrbaugh do you use?  My Rohrbaugh is so easy to wear -- tried it in the pocket and its fine, but really prefer to wear it using my "thunderwear" belt which puts the gun where no-one looks.  I could tell a couple of people were wondering if I was carrying when I had it in my strong front pocket, but no-one even has a clue I am carrying with the thunderwear below-the-waist belt/holster.  Also, now that I've tried both, I find the thunderwear is simply more comfortable, as well.  I can completely forget I am carrying when I use it, it's so comfortable.  And -- no-one tends to look "there" if you're carrying.

Rohrbaugh 9mm Stealth loaded with Hornady Critical Defense Ammo holstered in a Thunderwear belt -- great stuff.  

[ACP]

I looked at the thunderwear online. Can't beat it for concealment but what about quick access in the event of immediate need?

I use the #086 DeSantis holster, purchased through Rohrbaugh, for 3 season carry. For summer carry, I bought a holster (for strong side belt carry) that looks like a small  camera bag which has an additional pocket for my blackberry.

I may look like a tourist but it is there when I need it fast.

[Scax]

ACP,

I have the same DeSantis pocket holster and it's fine and an admittedly quicker draw than the Thunderwear which requires a loose belt around your waist (or no belt, perhaps).  I simply notice that because others seems to clue in on the pocket carry bulge, the below the waist carry is safer in the sense that it is totally, completely unprintable (new use for an old word - lol).  Quick retrieval from the Thunderwear also requires practice to gain confidence that you won't fudge it when you need it -- or pull the trigger!   That would somehow make me less than the most interesting man in the world......    

[yankee2500]

Or it couldd make you very intresting
John

[ACP]

Scax

Funny post. However, I do not have a pocket holster. The holster I have is strong side belt loop.

The profile, because of R9 size, is nebulous.

Thunderwear seems to me to be okay for those who do not tuck in their shirt or have a belly to conceal its usage.

[kjtrains]

I have a Meco front black leather pocket holster.  I like it.  Easy to draw from and doesn't print.  Had about a 4 week wait.

[Mort]

Thank you SCAX,

I carry my R9S #61X, that I purchased from Tom in '04, in a R.L.Graham right front pocket holster.  The Rohrbaugh store carried this item back then.  It is beautifally constructed!  Though not as quick as a belt holster, especially when sitting, I find it very comfortable.

Mort