Rohrbaugh R9 Thoughts, and Ammo

[Hivoltage]

I recently got a Rohrbaugh R9S and would like to know what PP ammo those of you that have one have been happy with. 115 or 124 grain ammo? I really like this gun and want to make it work for me.

Also, how do you all like your expensive little pistol?

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[P95Carry]

HV - I think you are on the Rohbaugh forum? Plenty of thoughts there. http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi - ah OK just saw your post there!! (I am R9SCarry there!)

I love the lil pup - and have personally found and liked 124 GD's and so stuck with them. Only put a small amount of ammo thru these days for practice.

I believe tho Karl has liked Silvertips but forget without checking. My feeling is to find what works in your own gun - as long as std pressure, no +P.

[dbracin]

I am currently carrying Winchester white box 115gr JHP in my R9s. My pistol likes Winchester ammo, so, I shoot it and I carry it. I have not tried alot of different ammo just because I don't think there is a substantial difference in ammo by the big names. I have noticed that bullets will keyhole from my pistol, so my mindset is shot placement over ammo selection. As long as the ammo is reliable. Just my humble opinion.

[P95Carry]

Re the tumbling tendency - I have a page on this on my FAQ site for those concerned ....

HERE

It is a result of a necessary but generous 1/4" freebore.

[Hivoltage]

Not to be stupid, but how can you tell the bullet is tumbling.? Its moving too fast for me to see I am guessing it is because the barrell is so short.

[P95Carry]

how can you tell the bullet is tumbling.?

It's a subjective assessment from holes in target. if a bullet suffers a slight tumble then the hole is out of round - often slight but sometimes what folks call a keyhole effect if more marked.