P95Carry
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That will be my baby ...
I'll try and be patient!
Rohrbaugh R-9s DELIVERED!
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I'll try and be patient!
Jerrywahid
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Well...I saw the R9 for the first time on the Rohrbaugh website last night. I was very interested and I thus sent a message to Rohrbaugh via their website. After that I found out that they cost about $1000 and I got pretty discouraged. That is alot of money. Then I got a call on the phone today from Eric Rohrbaugh. He discussed the gun in detail and answered any and all questions I had. He seemed genuinely concerned and interested in providing me with information. I was very very impressed. Someone who takes the time to call potenial customers when I know he must be busy...Like I said...I was impressed. He says that the guns carry a lifetime warranty. I am seriously considering saving up the cash to get one of these. I thought that since Rohrbaugh was good enough to call me I would try to give them a good word on here. Time to start saving pennies. Lots of pennies.
P95Carry
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Jerry .. apart from having found the gun to be quite impressive, in design and proportion .. I feel too that there is enormous integrity behind the product. Eric and Co are taking a big gamble here .. and I sincerely hope it pays off for them.
I have read enough now to feel that tho it is very high priced .. I shall hopefully not only like the gun but, can be pretty confident that I shall have excellent customer support too.
I could buy two guns for this price ..... but somehow I think it will be worth it.
I have read enough now to feel that tho it is very high priced .. I shall hopefully not only like the gun but, can be pretty confident that I shall have excellent customer support too.
I could buy two guns for this price ..... but somehow I think it will be worth it.
Jerrywahid
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Yes, plus, you can only really use one at a time
Reading more of this thread I think I might wat to wait for the stainless model. I've always wanted an all stainless gun. Hmm... I wonder what, if any, the price difference will be....
I definitely need one of these
I don't know that I would ever get one, myself, but I'll tell you this. It sure impressed the heck out of me that Eric Rohrbaugh printed out all those good postings about Blackhawk, when he had the stroke and FedExed them to his wife.
That's a good deed.
Steve
That's a good deed.
Steve
Jeff OTMG
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Jerry, the all stainless gun will be much heavier so keep that in mind.
P95, Seecamp is releasing the Seecamp in .380 and the first two one dealer got were nearly $1000 each. More than a Rohrbaugh, heavier than a Rohrbaugh, more expensive than a Rohrbaugh, and only a .380.
P95, Seecamp is releasing the Seecamp in .380 and the first two one dealer got were nearly $1000 each. More than a Rohrbaugh, heavier than a Rohrbaugh, more expensive than a Rohrbaugh, and only a .380.
P95Carry
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In that case Jeff .. I shall look forward even more to getting my Rohrbaugh!
12GA
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Did I miss the range report?
P95Carry
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I haven't dug back but IIRC in this thread way earlier on .. there are many references to performance etc. No time to check right now.
Mr Jody Hudson
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Eric Called tonight!
Eric made my day, this evening. He called to tell me that mine will be on the way in a few weeks!!!
He called just as I was going into a meeting where about 60 women were waiting for me!!! They saw me outside the window and on my cell phone and I just kept raising one finger (wait a minute) as Eric chatted and gave me the good news!
I finally went in and one of the ladies said "that must have been a very good call - you had a BIG smile on your face!) I told her it was a very good call...
Eric made my day, this evening. He called to tell me that mine will be on the way in a few weeks!!!
He called just as I was going into a meeting where about 60 women were waiting for me!!! They saw me outside the window and on my cell phone and I just kept raising one finger (wait a minute) as Eric chatted and gave me the good news!
I finally went in and one of the ladies said "that must have been a very good call - you had a BIG smile on your face!) I told her it was a very good call...
P95Carry
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Jody ... I too was called by Eric ... that was this morning, after I had dropped him a line thru his site. Ken (WildAlaska) is getting mine initially ... so by time it gets here it'll be well travelled!
Eric said mine should be on the way North in about a month .... of course, I am impatient as heck but .. am impressed that he followed up my communication so quickly. Had a good chat with him, and will wait as long as it takes.
Eric said mine should be on the way North in about a month .... of course, I am impatient as heck but .. am impressed that he followed up my communication so quickly. Had a good chat with him, and will wait as long as it takes.
Mr Jody Hudson
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That is excellent. I think an important part of these guns is the intense interest that Rohrbaughs take in us, the customers as well as the intense care they take in getting the guns right!
This sort of corporate, company, family oriented service and attention to details is sure to make this company and these guns a bench mark of the industry!
I am proud to be a part of this! And, I found out about it all HERE on THR!
This sort of corporate, company, family oriented service and attention to details is sure to make this company and these guns a bench mark of the industry!
I am proud to be a part of this! And, I found out about it all HERE on THR!
WonderNine
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P95, why is yours going to WildAlaska first? Custom work?
P95Carry
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W9 .. Nope .... nothing so exciting! All the custom it has is all it will have ... ie. ''as issued''.
I am getting mine thru Ken because I knew he had three or four on order after the Vegas Shot Show ... and so thought that might move things along a bit!! Trying to be sneaky, that's all
I sure will look forward to it I must say and will do some range write-ups hopefully too. I am hoping this will become a daily friend as carry ... just the matter then of finding the right holster. May have to see if one our custom holster dudes on THR can do the necessary.
man i sure wish more people were writing about shooting this gun! With summer approaching i would surely like a reliable pocket 9, but frankly i am not convinced it is doable in a package this small. When i start reading about folks putting several hundred rounds through one with no malfunctions i'll be looking to buy one.
BTW eric and his crew sound like good folks, i wish them luck.
BTW eric and his crew sound like good folks, i wish them luck.
Jeff OTMG
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P95, I spoke to Eric this AM and heard about your deal. Sure your gun has to go across the country TWICE, but it beats waiting 3 or 4 months. The guns have been selling so well that they are working weekends to get them together and are considering hiring additional personnel. They are also going to be featured on the cover of American Handgunner later this year and I think that we all know what that is going to do for demand to a company that hasn't bought a line of advertising, thus far it has all been word of mouth. All I can say is that I am glad I got mine when I did.
Wildalaska
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Spoke to Eric last night, he said my four will be here at the end of the month, barring any other hitches (which I can relate to)...
P95 has his...I got two more then for sale (although looks like one will be gone later today), one I told Eric I was going to shoot the hell out of and post a range report...
Ah the fun of gun production. Anyone wonders about pricing, I will show you our insurance rates. Eric can relate to that I bet :0
WildineedadayoffAlaska
P95 has his...I got two more then for sale (although looks like one will be gone later today), one I told Eric I was going to shoot the hell out of and post a range report...
Ah the fun of gun production. Anyone wonders about pricing, I will show you our insurance rates. Eric can relate to that I bet :0
WildineedadayoffAlaska
P95Carry
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Jeff ... Eric has been ever so good at staying in touch . remarkable for a guy who is so incredibly busy.
Off topic but I asked this on the ''Blackhawk Update'' thread .... is there any more news of Bob .... just hoping that things are still, if awful slowly - moving in the right direction.?
Off topic but I asked this on the ''Blackhawk Update'' thread .... is there any more news of Bob .... just hoping that things are still, if awful slowly - moving in the right direction.?
BHPshooter
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I just finished reading this entire thread. (whew!) Although this pistol is WAY out of my price range, Eric Rohrbaugh sounds like one hell of a guy.
Imagine, for a minute, if JMB got on the phone to chat about your 1911 or Hi Power. That's essentially what's happening to the fortunate souls who are (or will be shortly!) owners of a Rohrbaugh pistol.
That is SO COOL.
Here's to Mr. Rohrbaugh.
Wes
Imagine, for a minute, if JMB got on the phone to chat about your 1911 or Hi Power. That's essentially what's happening to the fortunate souls who are (or will be shortly!) owners of a Rohrbaugh pistol.
That is SO COOL.
Here's to Mr. Rohrbaugh.
Wes
Compliantguy
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Which Rohrbaugh model comes with a silver aluminum frame and sights? Or do all of the Rohrbaughs have aluminum frames? Also, how much are these going for and, how long is the waiting list? Thanks.
P95Carry
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I have the ''matching'' version on order .. so all looks ''silver'' but IIRC the frame can be some dark finish. The waiting list is quite long ... maybe several weeks for a brand new order. Cost is listed I think in region of $950.
Best bet for you is .... go to http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/ and find the contact page ... if you send Eric your questions he will I am sure get back to you quite fast. He is a very helpful and pleasant guy.
Best bet for you is .... go to http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/ and find the contact page ... if you send Eric your questions he will I am sure get back to you quite fast. He is a very helpful and pleasant guy.
ABBOBERG
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Sounds like a quite a few people are chomping at the bit for range results on the Rohrbaugh. While I can't vouch for the accuracy, reliability or recoil of this pistol, I did some barrel velocity testing in my shop. Using a spring-loaded bolt, bench mounted jig (simulates a semi-auto), I tested a 2.7" barrel and a 3.85" barrel firing 9mm W/W ball ammo. I got an average of 1032 ft/sec (272 fpe) with the short barrel and 1132 ft/sec (327 fpe) with the long barrel. I also compared the barrels by shooting the same ammo into a block made from 4 sheets of 3/4" baltic birch plywood. The 2.7" barrel shot went through just over 3 sheets, the 3.85" just poked through the fourth sheet.
I think the key here is to find what kind of hollow point ammo that the Rohrbaugh can use to produce enough expansion (versus penetration), and that will have to be someone with enough time on his hands to do the gelatin tests.
I think the key here is to find what kind of hollow point ammo that the Rohrbaugh can use to produce enough expansion (versus penetration), and that will have to be someone with enough time on his hands to do the gelatin tests.
Waste of Money
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I personally believe this Rohrbaugh is one of those internet hoaxes being spread in order to gather data for someone's term paper.
There's no way in hell this pistol exists!! How do I know you ask? Ok. Answer this question..."If you were to rant and rave about some new product for months in which you would kill to get your hands on one. You actually acquire one of the first 100 off the assembly line. You spend good money for it. Would you then not use it?"
C'mon! Stop perpetuating this fallacy. I'll even provide the money for the first box of ammo through this weapon. Just shoot it or shut up!
It's time for a RANGE REPORT or time for a new story ...
There's no way in hell this pistol exists!! How do I know you ask? Ok. Answer this question..."If you were to rant and rave about some new product for months in which you would kill to get your hands on one. You actually acquire one of the first 100 off the assembly line. You spend good money for it. Would you then not use it?"
C'mon! Stop perpetuating this fallacy. I'll even provide the money for the first box of ammo through this weapon. Just shoot it or shut up!
It's time for a RANGE REPORT or time for a new story ...
P95Carry
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http://www.rohrbaughfirearms.com/contact/contct_set.html
Drop a line to Eric with your doubts ... why don't you.
It takes an inordinate amount of time and work to bring something new to the market place ... and the company is working about flat out.
This thread is long but a full read would be useful if not already done. In approx one month I intend after taking delivery of mine ... to shoot the hell out of it!
Drop a line to Eric with your doubts ... why don't you.
It takes an inordinate amount of time and work to bring something new to the market place ... and the company is working about flat out.
This thread is long but a full read would be useful if not already done. In approx one month I intend after taking delivery of mine ... to shoot the hell out of it!
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