my brand new sightless R9 Tribute

[tomuncommon]

RS, that is just awesome man !  my PUP on ER's screen !

you can bet there will more sunny FL photos to follow   

Now to formally introduce myself..
 my name is Tommy I live in Florida and run a used furniture store
I have carried concealed weapons since before technically allowed..
._ with proper licensing put in place when I turned 21 (2002)

I have been lurking this forum and dreaming of the day I could afford to buy myself one of these fine pocket pistols. Now that I have one.. my dreams have been realized and everything I had hoped for has been achieved in the chance to buy this sightless Tribute that so closely resembles the pistol I preferred over all others.
.. and my expectations have been vastly exceeded.. the absolute beauty & fit/finish of this gun is without equal (in my experience) --  I say all this without firing the weapon yet,  I will be going to the range this Sunday for the Virgin Trials ,, took Reinz'advice & offered a buddy some shots for his ammo !

Yes, they will likely multiply just as my Seecamps have (4 currently 1 on the way)
-- ( anybody want to buy one ?? lol *
* not a familiar "feeling" when handled together, the LWS & R9

I have held this gun for way too long, Sunday needs to GET HERE NOW !!

.. you guys - the active & enthusiastic members here on the RF
are what continually spurred me on to save $$$$ for this gun, so thank you.

[backupr9]

Tomuncommon, that is an awesome pistol...you are a lucky guy for sure.  I carry a Covert R9 daily and also carry one of several LWS .32 beauties.  I have the same grips on the R9 and think that your new shark holster/belt rig will be a great combination your Tribute.  Thanks for posting.  Carry safely, carry always (when legal).
John

[wildmanwill]

Thanks for sharing the pics and for sharing your enthusiasm.  Welcome to the forum and welcome to Rohrbaugh ownership!  We will be awaiting your post range update posts. 

[Reinz]

That's quite an impressive collection Blue!

Thanks Reinz! I have seen a pic of the inside of your safe and think that we may suffer from the same R9 disease.

Blue - mine are just EDC's, not pricey Collector's pieces as yours.  Yours is a true collection.

Thanks for sharing!

[tomuncommon]

the next Rohrbaugh I have in mind .. it is only $1k & 200 miles away.
 
I am not sure why the R9 was photographed on what looks like mylar or foil 

[tomuncommon]

Once I get the pistol.. would anybody consider trading blue CFG for these black CFG ?
I will be looking to either sell or trade them immediately after buying the gun.
 
I will be doing a number of things to this sightless weapon.
I plan to have the frame refinished in a wildly unique color.
I will be sending the slide to my favorite engraver (tasteful coverage).
I will be installing the EyePopper VZ grips, not sure which yet..

now that the plan is in play , all that remains is funding 

[tomuncommon]

I have yet to clean & lube the Tribute.. just admiring still 
..non-issue, but wish the foam was not cut for the sighted model.
gotta love the fridge for nice photo lighting 

[Richard S]

* * *

gotta love the fridge for nice photo lighting 

Tom:

That's what I call "cold steel" (and aircraft aluminum).

But Chiquita wouldn't approve of those bananas being in the refrigerator:

http://www.chiquita.com/Our-Company/The-Chiquita-Story/The-Chiquita-Jingle.aspx

 

[tracker]

CQB has been of of my favorite stock holdings lately and I support their product every morning.

[tomuncommon]

[tomuncommon]

my friend traded me his 2 black R9 extensions -
can anybody here swap me a silver one for a black one ..

I would appreciate it very much . I prefer to have one of each color

[tomuncommon]

My R9 Tribute shown as carried in an ostrich PH-3 ..
alongside my LWS380 shown as carried in a caiman PH-3

I am going to get more Del Fatti gear for the Rohrbaugh & Seecamp ! ..anybody else sign up to order this time around ?  _&_ I am still looking to trade one of my black extensions for a silver one + I will pay the shipping on yours - so $5 on top to make the trade.. lemme know !

[Reinz]

Great pair,great photos Tom.

Thanks!