How Can a Firearm Finish Improve Reliability?

Posted by on Jun 26, 2014 in Blog

How Can a Firearm Finish Improve Reliability?

ROBAR® finishes, such as NP3 are touted to improve reliability. People often ask “how can firearm finishes improve reliability?” A well known example that most people are familiar with is the original M16 rifle. When the M16 was first developed it was designed to have a chrome lined barrel and bolt carrier group. The geniuses in the government focused their attention on the costs of chrome lining the barrel and BCG and viewed it as an unnecessary expense. They...

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NP3 Firearms Finish Goes to Space Aboard the International Space Station

Posted by on Apr 29, 2014 in Blog

NP3 Firearms Finish Goes to Space Aboard the International Space Station

(More NP3 plated parts being launched to the International Space Station on June 5th) NP3 has boldly gone to space to provide its self lubricating properties to the International Space Station. This is yet another example where NP3 is plated on critical components that lives may depend upon. When every ounce matters and every part has to work, NP3 is the top choice metal plating for such critical projects. ROBAR’s sister company, CTI is proud to contribute our...

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TacCon 3MR Trigger System

Posted by on Nov 20, 2013 in Blog

TacCon 3MR Trigger System

There is a new AR trigger about to hit the market by storm. The Trigger is called the TacCon 3MR Trigger System and it is being produced by a new company called Tactical Fire Control, Inc. This trigger system is unique because it has a safe, semi, and 3rd trigger option. This 3rd option gives the trigger a positive reset characteristic that allows the trigger to be pressed at an incredibly rapid rate of fire. Although not automatic it is capable of shooting extremely fast...

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Magazine problems with the 1911

Posted by on Oct 8, 2013 in Blog

Magazine problems with the 1911

This is an email conversation with a customer that had problems with his slide locking back on his 1911.   “I received my Kimber 45 back from your shop today. Overall I am very pleased with the quality of the finish and gunsmithing. However, upon field stripping and inspecting the weapon, then reassembling and conducting a function check, I could not get the slide to lock back on an empty magazine. I use high quality Wilson ETM magazines, have never had any...

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