Rohrbaugh R9
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| Rohrbaugh R9 | |
|---|---|
 The Rohrbaugh R9 pocket pistol.[1] | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Karl Rohrbaugh |
| Designed | 2000 |
| Manufacturer | Rohrbaugh Firearms |
| Produced | 2002–2014 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13.5 oz (380 g) |
| Length | 5.2 in (130 mm) |
| Barrel length | 2.9 in (73.7 mm) |
| Height | 3.7 in (94.0 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Short recoil, locked breech |
| Feed system | 6-round detachable magazine |
| Sights | Fixed: front blade, rear notch |
The Rohrbaugh R9 was a semi-automatic pistol produced by Rohrbaugh Firearms of Long Island, New York. It was chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, and was designed to be a lightweight, compact self-defense weapon. The R9 was rated for standard pressure 9mm ammunition. Firing +P or +P+ ammunition in the R9 was not recommended by the manufacturer. The Rohrbaugh R9 Series Pistol was the NRA "Shooting Illustrated" magazines "Handgun of the Year" for 2005.
The Rohrbaugh R9 had no manual safety, locking slide, or magazine disconnect; the weapon could be fired with no magazine inserted. It had no sharp exterior edges or protrusions.