Why not Rohrbaugh?

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Been looking for a pocket pistol that'll play nice in the front right pocket of my fairly small jeans. (Think size 32/30 Levis on a 160-pound guy.) Even a PM9 is a bit much for "anytime" carry.

The Rohrbaugh seems significantly smaller, but I can't help thinking that I'm missing something. If they're that small and they run right, everyone should have one. :) What's the deal?
 
I don't want one because I can buy two quality firearms of the same sort for that price in another brand. I also don't like heel mag releases and the sights on that gun are lack luster. I also prefer polymer framed guns for CC. So, obviously not for me. :)
 
>$1000.....the quality appears to be first rate.
 
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It doesn't really matter to me what they cost. If spending $400 more than the cost of a Kahr means that I have a gun in my pocket on the day I really need one, that's nothing.

Do they run at least as reliably as, say, a Ruger LCP? That's about the size I'm going for--the Rohrbaugh is right there--but obviously I'd rather shoot 9mm instead of .380. If these things run right and the only major issue is the cost, I'll get one. :)
 
I would tend to go with Kimber 'Solo' but Rohrbaugh is a big notch above anything Ruger can make.
 
I have several pocket guns from PM9 to R9.

R9 is one of the best I have, and have carried it for several years. If you want one it is a high $ gun, and wheather that fits your budget is your decision. Many that evaluate the R9 have never owned one. Has been said over and over it is not a range pistol...get an HK or something for that. It is an up close and personal weapon.

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Having said that....I have changed my carry to this one recently simply because I can hit better with it....the sights are great. Also CT has already come out with a set of laser grips for it.

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You would not be dissappointed with either of these guns.
 
What turns me off of them is two factors.

Price point: They're expensive!
Caliber vs. Size: Can you imagine the amount of kick one of those has?! the .380 pocket pistols are hard enough to be accurate and fast with, now add about 30% more (subjective) recoil.
 
Simple: for the price I can afford an LCP for "anytime" carry, a Kahr CW9 for "the rest of the time" carry and still have enough money left over for yet another pistol or rifle.

It just wouldn't do anything for me that cheaper guns don't already do.
 
Price short life of recoil springs. Two thing I dis like I believe their many other choices out their. They are well made but still have some problems. Other than bragging rights I think a Khar or the new Kimber solo will work just as well kelTec PF-9 carries well in pocket.
I am a big guy I have carried my Colt defender in pocket Pocket pistol depends on size of pockets . Make a Big enough pocket and dirty Harry could have pocket carried.
 
It's simply a price issue. If they were $300 like so many available .380's, they would be in a lot more pockets.
 
Can you imagine the amount of kick one of those has?!
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You have to imagine if you never actually fired one:confused:

I have put about 600 rds through mine, and the recoil is not harsh...the grip makes the difference. I sold a Seecamp because of the severe recoil...now that's a recoil.

How does the Solo compare with the Rohrbaugh in terms of size?
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The Solo is goin be slightly larger...but not much.
 
I considered buying a Rohrbaugh not long ago but...

the more I research them , it seemed they had more problems than less expensive 9mm pistols, including the Kel-Tec PF9., In the latest issue of "Gun Test" magazine the PF9 was rated the highest with nary a problem in small pocket size 9mm pistols. Rated "A" whereas the Ruger LC9 was rated a "C". Kel-Tec costs about $330.00 and A Rohrbaugh more then 3 times as much. You do not always get a better gun , even if you pay more. Do the homework .
 
So far, conversation tends to point toward cost.

I wonder about reliability, accesability, customer svc, parts like mags, mag springs, welded base plates, etc.

There may be one if these in my future. Just now, I can't see it.

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the more I research them , it seemed they had more problems than less expensive 9mm pistols, including the Kel-Tec PF9., In the latest issue of "Gun Test" magazine the PF9 was rated the highest with nary a problem in small pocket size 9mm pistols. Rated "A" whereas the Ruger LC9 was rated a "C". Kel-Tec costs about $330.00 and A Rohrbaugh more then 3 times as much. You do not always get a better gun , even if you pay more. Do the homework .
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That's true--but it's not apples to apples. The PF9 is on the large side for pocket carry, whereas the Rohrbaugh is pretty much the size of the .380 pistols out there. If the Rohrbaugh were as large as the PF9 and PM9, I would never give it a second thought.
 
the smallest pocket 380's are bad enough as far as shootability goes. make one a 9mm and forget about making followup shots :lol:

the kahr pm9 is the smallest usable 9mm, imo. it's pretty small.

that said, my favorite pocket gun is the sig 238 simply for how much easier it is to shoot than the others.
 
I've never seen a solo in person, but I'd bet a few bucks it's larger than a kahr PM9

The rohrbaugh is the smallest 9mm ever made. The kahr PM9 is the second smallest.

The worst part about a rohrbaugh is not the price, it's the wait. I tried to buy one 5 years ago and there was a minimum 18month wait to get one.

I would suggest to you that overall size is not as important as thin-ness for concealability. So when you are doing your research, pay more attention to how thick the gun is and how many things are sticking out on the sides and how far they stick out.
 
I would suggest to you that overall size is not as important as thin-ness for concealability. So when you are doing your research, pay more attention to how thick the gun is and how many things are sticking out on the sides and how far they stick out.
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depends on where you're going to carry it. for pocket carry, i don't agree with you. for IWB carry, i kind of agree with you, although i find that the holster and your clothing matter far more than an extra .25 inch or less of thickness. even between two clothing items that are similar (i.e. two t-shirts), there can be a big difference due to color and pattern. black conceals great, as do patterns. solid light colors don't conceal for ****.
 
I own both a Rohrbaugh R9 and a Seecamp LWS32. The Rohrbaugh is a sweet, sweet piece. It's got two drawbacks...price and muzzle climb. Fire, and your whole arm goes up 30-40 degrees. It's not a really painful recoil, but follow-up shots will be slow. But the gun is both small and well-made.

The Seecamp? Probably a more useful carry piece, simply because it is SO small. OK in .32, but I really would not want to shoot one in .380.

My advice? If I had to pick one or the other, the LWS32 would win, just because it is so very concealable. But the Rohrbaugh is on top of the 9mm pack.
 
I own both a Rohrbaugh R9 and a Seecamp LWS32. The Rohrbaugh is a sweet, sweet piece. It's got two drawbacks...price and muzzle climb. Fire, and your whole arm goes up 30-40 degrees. It's not a really painful recoil, but follow-up shots will be slow. But the gun is both small and well-made.
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this is why I think the R9 is dumb. my 238 pops up no more than a duty sized 9mm, making followup shots very quick.
 
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