“Jam” is something I put on my toast.

Posted by on Apr 8, 2014 in Blog

“Jam” is something I put on my toast.

By LtCol Freddie Blish, USMC (Ret), the General Manager of ROBAR Companies, Inc and a Range Master at Gunsite Academy, Inc. At ROBAR Companies, Inc. we often receive phone calls or emails from customers stating that their gun is “jamming.” Without sounding like a real a$$hole, Jam is something I put on my toast. Words have meanings, in this instance it is always important to use correct terminology so that we can properly diagnose problems with firearms. There are...

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ROBAR and The Cooper Scout Rifles

Posted by on Dec 4, 2013 in Blog

ROBAR and The Cooper Scout Rifles

The Scout Rifle is a class of general-purpose rifles defined and promoted by LtCol Jeff Cooper, USMC. Jeff Cooper was a lifelong student of small arms and conceptualized a handy, light rifle “that will do a great many things equally well…” Cooper stated: “The general-purpose rifle will do equally well for all but specialized hunting, as well as for fighting; thus it must be powerful enough to kill any living target of reasonable size. If you insist upon a...

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BATTLE SIGHT ZERO (BZO): Who has it right?

Posted by on Nov 24, 2013 in Blog

BATTLE SIGHT ZERO (BZO):  Who has it right?

By LtCol Freddie Blish, USMC (Ret), the General Manager of ROBAR Companies, Inc and a Range Master at Gunsite Academy, Inc. “A BZO (battlesight zero) is the sight settings placed on your rifle for combat.” “In combat, your rifle’s BZO setting will enable engagement of point targets from 0–300 yards/meters in a no wind condition.” ~ Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-01A Rifle Marksmanship. “Battlesight zero: A sight setting that soldiers keep on their weapons....

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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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