[Sven]

What is the difference between the R-9 and the MS-9? The Rohrbaugh website is acting very strange and I cannot find this information therein.

Next question: will the gun be able to operate without wearing the magical rings? Answered that question myself, from their site: 'The locking system can be deleted and the price drops $100 as a result.'

Lastly: has Rohrbaugh announced plans for selling this gun in California?

http://www.Rohrbaughfirearms.com/pages/productspg/r_9.gif

-sven, willing to be an 'early adopter'

http://www.Rohrbaughfirearms.com/

[Lancel]

This website (http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/productspg.htm) worked ok for me. The MS-9 "is fitted with a patented magnetic safety sear." And "A specially designed and Patented ring (2 per gun) comes with the Rohrbaugh MS-9."

The other model, the R-9, is NOT described has having the magic magnetic thingamabob.:)

[Blackhawk]

R-9 = Rohrbaugh 9, as in Rohrbaugh 9mm pistol.

MS-9 = Magnetic Safety 9, as in Rohrbaugh 9mm pistol with an internal magnetic safety trigger locking device requiring the unlocking by use of a ring worn on the middle finger in most cases.

The R-9 is going to be first out of the chute next month at the SHOT Show in Orlando. I don't think there's a release date on the MS-9. Originally, the MS mechanism was going to be removable, but I suspect that idea has been dropped because states that require internal locks don't want them to be removable.

Contact Eric Rohrbaugh to get on the "early adopters" list.

[Sven]

Just called Eric and spoke for 20 minutes - what a great guy. I'm on the list - thanks for the lead, Blackhawk.

Eric said that the CA drop test will be no problem.

The gun will ship with carbon fiber grip panels (the aluminum ones shown cost $500 a set!) which will be even lighter on the gun.

The product is something like 4-6 months for reaching the hands of consumers, if I recall what Eric said.

[Forseti]

Did anyone mention a "street price" for it? (the gun, I mean, with "regular" grips...)

[NJ3]

Did anyone mention a "street price" for it?

I'd like to know too because MSRP is $795.

[Blackhawk]

Found out today that Rohrbaugh's booth at the SHOT Show will be 5970, if anybody's interested in that tidbit!

[Jeff OTMG]

5970 has been noted, of course you knew I was going to hit it anyway. After all www.shotshowreports.com was the one where the Rohrbaugh story broke first!!!!!!!! See? You guys knew about something before anyone who reads gun magazines. I do provide useful info.

[Blackhawk]

Indeed you do! That's how I found out about Rohrbaughs in the first place. :D

[Blackhawk]

I'd like to know too because MSRP is $795. I wouldn't be surprised to see the "street price" for this gun to be above the MSRP. :D

[Sven]

Eric assured me that those on the waiting list will have an idea of the street price, and wanted to assure me that I could get the gun without a hassle.

When they are ready, he will call me and ask for my FFL information. My FFL (met on TFL) is a great guy and I trust him anyways, but I can see how some would be concerned.

[TheeBadOne]

I agree that it's a very interesting pistol, can't wait for it to hit the street so we can get a look at it's function/form in everyday carry.

[Correia]

I met Eric at last years SHOT show and got to look at the prototype a bit.

If my impressions are correct the Rohrbaugh is going to kick serious butt. This is one nice gun.

[Big Al]

If the price is right, this jewel might be next on "the list" - following:

*Taurus PT145
*AK-47 (Romanian SAR-1 or Bulgarian SLR-95)
*stainless, ported Marlin Guide Gun
*Benelli Nova
*CZ 452
*Kel-Tec P3AT
*Kel-Tec SU-16
*Romanian SAR-2

[wun_8_seven]

looks like a raven to me, 187