Just orderd a new special forces pup

[MaxBlack]

Welcome, Max. If you decide to join the R9 owners club I suggest you consider buying a new one.

Thanks, I wonder though why the "Retail Price List.xlsx" isn't more readily available. Maybe I need to look more closely at their website...

EDIT: I looked again and no prices online. Further, I found this comment "from the President" which is intriguing but maddening without details: "The 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."

The used Covert that I looked at had a black barrel which wasn't black anymore where the slide abraded it (though one prolly could apply brake cleaner to the barrel and clean all the black off). Would be nice to see what these new models will look (and might wear) like.

Dunno about yins guys, but if I buy a nice piece like the R9S I will surely want to show it off! Here in TX we love our guns...

[wildmanwill]

Yeah, I would like to see a copy of the retail price list as well...

[jetboater]

You aware the Covert is not a factory produced gun?   It's sent to Wilson by a retailer to have the black finish applied and "covert" engraved on the slide.

Its a nice option and the retail is in the ballpark of what it woud cost to buy an R9 and sent it to Wilson yourself.   I think it still carries the regular factory warranty.

Just wante to make sure you knew it wasnt available from the factory.

[rjklein]

I hope the finish last, but if it is a problem they will take care of it 100%

[backupr9]

I bought the Covert in the distant past and it is covered by warranty from Rohrbaugh...I've carried it and shot it a lot and the finish remains fine except on the barrel in the area of the ejection port where this is a little wear revealing the silver steel beneath...since this is my EDC, mostly in a pocket holster, and therefor not flashed around, the minimal wear on the barrel is not an issue to me, and, in fact, just shows that this is a functioning weapon that has been fired.  $1400 for the Covert is not a bad price if the wear is acceptable, but I would fully agree that a new purchase is the better option.  Good luck with your search!

[washy271]

Man, I JUST received my stealth, and the main thing that bugs me about it is the shiny hammer and mag release.  I wish I would have known I could order this!

[rjklein]