Prototype Mag Extensions- 8 types now ? Which lenth best?

[Swengen]

Hi guys.  Just joined.  Was looking for a mag extension for my Stealth and ended up here.  Count me in on anything that comes up. 

[Reinz]

Welcome to the forum Swengen.  Thanks for Joining.

[bamboobob]

Welcome Swengen, thanks for interest.

Recently, a few more prototypes showed up, a smooth one that needs a little more or a little less finishing and a very cool one with more curving lines (very nice look and expected better grip ).

Does "curving lines/ better grip"  sound good or too strange?

Things are slow going, both here and with CNC Guy (Recent full time job + side work 4 work ).

Hope to get around to range testing (all non-range testing so far is great)

Thanks again all, any input will be very appreciated.

[Swengen]

This extension project looks encouraging.  Please keep me informed.  I'm currently getting ready to order some VZ grips to help stabilize the gun a little better.  My thoughts are that between the grips and the magazine extension my handling of the R-9 will be more secure in hand.  I can shoot without an extension but the grips just seen a little smooth. 

[Reinz]

This extension project looks encouraging.  Please keep me informed.  I'm currently getting ready to order some VZ grips to help stabilize the gun a little better.  My thoughts are that between the grips and the magazine extension my handling of the R-9 will be more secure in hand.  I can shoot without an extension but the grips just seen a little smooth.

I would say your analysis is spot on sir.

[bamboobob]

Project up-date:

Surprise  delivery of hooked "snubbies", medium length, about 5/8" with cool symmetrical lines (shiny with thin lines on front, wider lines on side and crosshatch / diagonal pattern underneath )
All who have seen them (a few), think they look great.
They take grip from 60% of ring finger on grip and standard floor plate to 100% + a little more space (also a little bit of little finger if I want).
My fist width at knuckles is almost 4" (3.5" bone to bone, with a little squeezing).

Thanks again, input/ interest  appreciated.

[Ballistic]

How long before you will have product for sale/delivery?

Thanks..

[bamboobob]

Ballistic:

Do not know, now have two extra hooked "snubbies".
Currently waiting for six straight (with cool lines, 2ed type), 3 or 4 hooked snubs and two straight snubs.  Delivery, to me. will likely be a few, whenever.  Things are slow going but picking up.

This thread is to share prototype project info and gain advice on size, shape, style and finish.  I  currently assume that an offer to sell under this thread WOULD BE WRONG and that classifieds is where to go.  I think a future link here may be ok but I am not totally sure.

Still hope to do testing plus more pictures ( a few hooked snubs, different angles, same pic and more better pics )

Thanks again for all interest, encouragement and advice.

[bamboobob]

      .........   Now have  6 more straights.

Four type 2 cleaned up with nice line around top
One has been sanded and buffed to green pad fineness, looks great,  might buff more or wire wheel.

[bamboobob]

Went to range, pounded out 100 rds. of Silvertip 115 hp
and 11 rds. Herters 115 fmj (3-FTF's on first try with Herters )

Shot with four mags,  2 snubs/hooked,  2 straight.                     Extensions stayed on / tight.
Mostly two handed.  Shot a little with standard floor plate.

All the pounding went just fine.

Loading mags and pulling slide did get hard.

Shot out of box/pocket. No cleaning at range.
Still need to check screws.          ***
             ***** one screw was out a little - right front,    two more - thumb tip could loosen *****
                                 *****  Tightened all four  with wrench ****

[bamboobob]

Working on more pictures.  Phone to e-mail link slow or failed, may try more later.

[bamboobob]

Trying new pic, last try was too big.
      --- Success   ---

    Off to try to list pairs 1 ea. over on classifieds.

[cargaritaville]

I would like to purchase a mag ext for my R9S Stealth from you. I like the hooked, and to me, the longer the better. What do you recommend, how much, and how long? I hear your workmanship is impeccable! Thanks, Norm..... calendarcars@gmail.com,  Thanks.

[bamboobob]

Hi, Car

Thanks for interest.  PM sent.

The straight one is longer,  you should find specs. above and under Classified.
The straight one is ( IMO ) not at all hand size sensitive, just adds length.
On the hooked ones (short or long) some hands will not fit just perfect but its just fine, still ads length. looks cool, may be better grip for some.
There may be more hooked ones out there than straight, ask the forum, ask their preference.

I like them all.

 I got into this because I wanted to try both and could only get long hooked ones.
   **They were way to nice to alter.**
 I ran into someone while looking who planted the seed then had a friend who went in on it.
Everyone is different, like holsters,  try both send back what you do not like.
Hooked ones may be easier to pull out of gun or pouch.

Please call.

Thanks again Bob

[billib]

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've had a busy
year. First I had several small heart attacks and
being a typical man I thought it was indigestion.
Then I had "the BIG ONE"! Rushed to the hospital
and they sent me straight to emergency surgery.
I'm now the proud owner of a shiny new Quadruple
Heart Bypass.

Needless to say my hands have been sorta' full.
Well, I managed to buy several of Bob's "Straight
Magazine Extensions". I'm very pleased with his
Straight Extensions. They are more streamlined
than the other Magazine Extensions I have, in
keeping with the minimalist theme of a Rohrbaugh.

The fit and finish is very nice, they mount and fit
well. For me they are just enough to get my pinky
to hang on. Which is perfect. The nice thing about
these Straight Extensions is they don't Jam/Hurt your
little finger under recoil like the Curved Extensions
do. At least for me.

I took some pictures and would have posted them
but I'm just not up to it. Maybe later if their is
enough interest. Anyway, HI!!! to all of my wonderful
Rohrbaugh Forum friends, I'll drop in when I can
but please don't expect to much in the way of me
responding to your many kind words.

If any of you have been thinking of buying Magazine
Extensions...NOW IS THE TIME!!!! You snooze...you
looze.