Rohrbaugh R9s 9mm Micro-Compact DAO Pistol, 2.9 in Barrel, 6+1 Capacity
The Rohrbaugh R9s is a lightweight, U.S.-made micro-compact 9mm designed for discreet carry and clean execution. This sighted R9s variant features integral fixed sights, a 2.9 inch stainless barrel, and a 6+1 capacity in a DAO format. Notably, the R9 platform earned NRA Handgun of the Year honors in 2005 and has since been discontinued, adding interest for buyers seeking an early micro-9 that set the standard.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows mild finish wear.
What’s Included
- Rohrbaugh factory hard case with logo
- Paperwork
- 2 Rohrbaugh 6-round steel magazines (marked 'standard-pressure 9mm only; do not use +P or +P+')
This R9s is the sighted version of the R9, with fixed, integral iron sights consisting of a front blade and rear notch. The micro format centers on a 2.9 inch barrel and a 6+1 capacity in 9mm Luger, giving the pistol a compact footprint with purposeful features.
Construction is premium and minimalist: a stainless-steel slide and barrel paired with an aluminum-alloy frame finished in hard anodizing. Black polymer grip panels wear the Rohrbaugh crest, and rear slide serrations provide practical purchase for manipulation.
The action is double-action-only with no manual safety and no external slide-stop lever. A heel-type magazine release is used. The design is intended for standard-pressure 9mm ammunition; the included magazines are marked accordingly.
Manufactured in Deer Park, New York, and marked "MADE IN U.S.A.," this discontinued model reflects Rohrbaugh’s early leadership in the micro-9 category. The R9 line’s recognition as NRA Handgun of the Year (2005) underscores its historical relevance among compact 9mm designs.