Stealth

[margator]

How much more should I expect to pay for an R9 STEALTH as opposed to just a standard R9S? AND...is there any real value there? Many thx!!

[theirishguard]

2 tone $1150 Stealth $1195, PM me with interest. Tom

[Richard S]

Margator:

As you may have read on the Rohrbaugh Firearms website, "The R9 Stealth slides are coated with black nitride, which reduces friction; increases wear resistance and has anti-galling properties."

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/products

This link has additional information on black nitride that may be of interest:

http://www.blacknitride.com/whatis.html

[margator]

OK thx...one more question please.....What's done to a custom to make it a custom and how much should I reasonably look to pay for one of these...thx!!

[Reinz]

Well, there are the factory customs.  Some are no longer made, but can be found on Gunbroker.

The Elite: very limited run, the slides flats polished to a high luster and the inside of the grooves dark. The other enhancements, others will have to point out.  It is a very striking looking gun.

Special Forces:  another very limited run, sent to Wilson combat to be finished in their Armor Tuff finish and certain parts "tuned" by Wilson or factory?   There is one on GB now for 5k, one member tried to sell one here.  His price bottom out to $2500? I believe, I don't know if he had any takers.

Robar - factory tuned parts and gun sent to Robar for NP3 self lubricating hard finish.  A gun well worth the money.  Limited Run. Used ones go for around 2k. 


Current Customs- 

Factory - Tribute- cosmetically enhanced to resemble early model Farmie. cost?

?--Desert tan duracoat finish and brown grips.  Name and cost?

New Larger sights on slide - availabilty yet? cost?

Covert:  Special Forces wannabe done by an Austin, TX Rohrbaugh dealer. $1700


Privite Gunsmithing - you're on you own.  Bob Coogan's name comes up the most on this site.  His work has included porting, checkering, stippling, sight enhancement.   
Maybe owners of Bob's work will show pics and speak of costs.

Good Luck

[Reinz]

You can go dig through the "Gunsmithing- Modifications" topic- threads for some examples of custom work.

[BlueC2]

OK thx...one more question please.....What's done to a custom to make it a custom and how much should I reasonably look to pay for one of these...thx!!

I think the custom he is referring to is:


They seem to be calling this model the "custom" which I think is a very confusing name. IMHO it is ugly and I would not pay the $400-$500 extra people are asking for them. If i were choosing from the current line of R9s it would be a Tribute edition without thinking twice. Just my opinion. Enjoy the hunt and report back with what you decide to get.

-Ryan

[BlueC2]

I forgot to answer your question about what is done to a custom above and beyond a stealth to justify the price. It looks like all the little bits get coated, trigger, mag, mag release, chamber loaded indicator, barrel etc. You also get checkered VZ grips.

[BlueC2]

?--Desert tan duracoat finish and brown grips.  Name and cost?

I think they are calling this the "Mission" model:

http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/news

"The NEW Mission Model R9 is treated with a Tan Cerakote® which provides an excellent corrosion protection, outstanding abrasion resistance, extreme hardness, & unmatched durability. Last but not least, our NEW Custom style R9 is finished with a Black Nitride™ that will increase wear-resistance, fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, lubricity and cosmetic appeal. Our custom model comes in all black or an Olive Green slide with black components."

I don't know what MSRP is, I am sure a call to the factory or Tom W may know. I did see someone ASKING $2k for one on GB though. No idea if it sold.

-Ryan

[tracker]

It was initially named "The Coyote" until someone wisely decided otherwise.

[Reinz]

My thoughts are with you Blue.

If THAT is their idea of "Custom', they should get a new marketing manager real quick!

It does look more Coyote though ---- Coyote Ugly!

[tracker]

There is no doubt in my mind that the old metaphor of "coyote ugly" was the reason for the change. I could be wrong.

[Reinz]

There is no doubt in my mind that the old metaphor of "coyote ugly" was the reason for the change. I could be wrong.

Maybe someone has some sense afterall.

But then, why still put it out there?

Maybe it is commissioned by that CO gunshop?

[Richard S]

In defense of "coyotes," I would respectfully submit that they are somewhat easy on the eyes.   

[tracker]

Since the coyote is a Canidae and a member of a widespread family that includes foxes, I will give you that one, my friend.