Handguns Blog

Firearms have been used throughout history, with the earliest likely being the hand cannons used around 1350 AD. By the early 1400′s, the first matchlocks were comprised of the “lock, stock, and barrel.” The matchlocks were followed by flintlocks. It’s interesting to note 2 other well-known adages originating with those early firearms : “flash in...

The genesis of NP3 is based in a problem solving event involving the oil industry. The connectors on the hoses used to pump oil from the rigs to the barges were made out of stainless steel. The stainless steel on  stainless steel mating connectors caused galling to occur. Galling is most commonly found in metal surfaces...

If you have an M&P Shield make sure to check that the trigger safety is returning to its fully extended position. Watch the video below to see how to test your safety. The M&P Shield is still a good carry option and we have people that carry them at ROBAR with a few of our...

1. When and where were you born? Did you also grow up there?  • Born in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa in 1948. Lived there ‘till 1977 when I immigrated to the US. 2. Has being a gunsmith always been your career choice?  • No, I was a dental technician, soldier and then a firearms...

According to an article by Newsplex.com the number of people being arrested  for trying to illegally purchase a gun at gun shows is up in Virginia. Last year there were a total of 47 arrests made when people tried to buy a gun at a gun show legally. In the first half of this year the number...

While Colorado was winning a major victory, California was continuing to move towards stricter more oppressive laws. The California State Assembly passed the bill 44-31 the strictest gun law in our Republic’s history. This law makes any magazine that holds more than ten rounds illegal, it is illegal to buy semi-auto rifles that can hold...

ROBAR has worked with law enforcement for years from supplying the SR60 and SR90 for SWAT team snipers to working on the patrol officer’s Glock. We continue to offer our 10% discount for active duty law enforcement and military and are always glad to hear back from happy customers. Here are the words of one...

This is a standard factory Beretta 96 with one exception. The NP3 Plus finish gives this gun up to a 1000 hours salt spray protection (according to ASTM-B117) as well as self lubrication and ease of cleaning making this the ultimate harsh weather or  sea worthy firearm. Companies like Benelli know the corrosion benefits of this finish...

ATOM was a concept brought about by a requirement to mount Aimpoint’s excellent line of Micro optics on pistols. The extension of the design allows you to mount nearly any optic to your pistol without the need to mill the slide for each optic. This allows you to either modify your slide or purchase an...

(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...

Robbie Barrkman says good-bye to a long-time friend Stubborn, single-minded, articulate, knowledgeable, independent, moral, inquisitive, interesting and accomplished. There is not much more I can say about the character of one of my oldest and dearest friends. I decided to post this short note in hopes of curtailing the speculation and misinformation that is circulating...

Study of our US Military history serves to remind us the great price paid for the great liberties we now enjoy. Abraham Lincoln said it well in his Gettysburg Address: The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us...

Ah! It’s the most wonderful time of the year when our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, family, Christmas and…the SHOT Show! Anyone who’s anyone in the shooting industry knows about SHOT Show: The SHOT Show is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries....

Despite the best efforts of some leadership in the United States to defund and decimate our military, America still maintains the greatest conventional forces and unconventional forces in the world. Our warriors are a critical part of Teddy Roosevelt’s “big stick”: the ability to strike with deadly force and precision should give every enemy of...

The story begins in the 5th century BC. and in the heart of ancient Persia, now known as Iran. By 545 BC King Cyrus, who had initially led a revolt against the Medes, “had extended the Persian hegemony to the coast of Asia minor.” The young Persian empire was dangerous and brutal, with reports of...

The U.S. military, even with severe and ill-advised budget cuts, remains the deadliest fighting force in the world. And the tip the spear, the deadliest of those deadly, are America’s unconventional forces: U.S. Special Forces. The proud lineage of the Special Forces, and in particular the Army Rangers, can be traced all the way back...

When the GM of Robar Guns [Freddie Blish LtCol USMC (Ret)] tells me “Trust me with your Hi-Power” I listened. I had a new Bar Sto barrel cut to an 11° crown, fitted and the throat polished. The slide and receiver done in matte Roguard and the internal and external controls in NP3. A final...

We recognize we’re bending “First Gear” convention a little this week, but perhaps you’ll find it worthwhile all the same. Ta-da: a very dressed-up Glock 43! Not new, we recognize, and therefore not really a first look, but the diminutive single-stack, carry-friendly 9 mm has now been out long enough for an aftermarket to develop,...

Shooters, be they active duty military, law enforcement, Vets, or civilians, love to talk about their carry. A day at the range is never complete without a little gun gossip — swapping stories about a given pistol or rifle and any modifications that have made the firearm superior. Haggling over stopping power versus not printing,...

Here’s your one of a kind opportunity to obtain top-shelf conceal carry instruction and a TRICON ProCarry Glock Pistol! Send ROBAR your Gen 3 Glock 19 or Glock 23 by 31 Dec we will have their TRICON ProCarry Glock Pistol ready for the class, if they are attending. The Concealed Carry Tactics is an advanced class...

For all those shooting enthusiasts who have been enviously eyeing the new ROBAR PolymAR-15, here’s your chance to win the rifle, thanks to Predator Extreme and Grandview Outdoors! Click on the 3rd box down The Predator Xtreme Giveaway includes: Strives to provide clients with uncompromising, quality workmanship, and the finest of products and customer service....

Remember the whimsical, lyrical words in call and response style from Barack Obama, “it’s not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion?” And of course his side-kick, Double-Ought Slow Joe reminded his bros in the black community, “They’re gonna put y’all back in chains.” As we’ve seen with the recent church shooting...

I want to thank everyone who worked on my BHP especially the BHP Princess. I got the BHP today. Just truly awesome work. The stipple work is fantastic. This BHP has the best trigger job I have ever felt. The beaver tail looks and feels great. I suffer from slide bite. It looks like the...

As my Southwest Airlines flight taxied to the gate in sunny Phoenix, mixed emotions of excitement and trepidation dueled in my head. By now, more and more in the shooting and military communities recognize my name as the gal responsible for ROBAR Guns content, social media and marketing. And this trip had three-fold purposes: I...

From Part 1: U.S. military history is storied and impressive: the 5 branches of the U.S. Armed Forces being Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Every branch has born heroes, every branch brings unique responsibilities and skill sets for the defense of our nation and her interests around the world. One branch is...

U.S. military history is storied and impressive: the 5 branches of the U.S. Armed Forces being Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Every branch has born heroes, every branch brings unique responsibilities and skill sets for the defense of our nation and her interests around the world. The tip of the spear...

I want to thank everyone who worked on my BHP especially the BHP Princess. Just truly awesome work. The stipple work is fantastic. This BHP has the best trigger job I have ever felt. The beaver tail looks and feels great. I suffer from slide bite. It looks like the BHP beaver tail came out...

The shooting community, especially those in the firearms training business, demand reliability and durability in their weapons systems. The bar is often set high for any aftermarket customizations. But, if a company, say ROBAR, meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations, we’ve made a loyal friend and customer who will talk about it. Our friend, Jerry...

Bo Sabrowsky contacted ROBAR GM Freddie Blish with his assessment of the Robar Glockkraft Trigger. But first, a little history on his pistol will frame his feedback: his is a very special, customized Glock™. Bo recounts: My gun started out life as a Glock 19, Gen 3 with a manufacture date in late 2012. It was...

Sootch Fun Gun Reviews is a terrific Youtube channel, worth subscribing to for great reviews on guns and smithing. You get a sense of their values with this fine quotation at their site: “I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” –Thomas Jefferson,...

I recently had the chance to have Robar work on my S&W 39-2. This was a well worn gun, holster wear and scratches all over. Once the folks at Robar were finished I had a new weapon, twice as nice as before sending it to Robar. Their work is well above industry standards and would...

By Frank Winn, Guns & Gear Editor A major hazard of being fond of a particular firearm is wear and tear. This is especially true when “fond” is code for “shooting the be-jeepers out of it.” Internally, modern design, materials and manufacturing precision can cut worries way down. Supplemented by some pretty fabulous lubricants and...

Monday, July 4, 2016, is the 240th birthday of America’s independence from England and the tyranny of King George. As written at The Heritage Foundation: The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of the American political tradition. It articulates the fundamental ideas that form the American nation: All men are created free and equal and...

Robar frequently receives feedback from Robar partners (Robar clientele are not “customers”), most of whom either are, or become, great friends. And occasionally we request permission to reprint their words detailing their experience with Robar. One such friend is M. Frederick. M. has an interesting background: Attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Completed ROTC at the...

I’ve not been a long time Glock fan in the grand scheme of things. A lot of the troops and many agencies tumbled before I did. I was presenting nationally at conferences like the now-defunct ASLET (American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers) and IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors) and when I did...

RMR sight on my S&W M&P, first extensive use: On my M&P, I have Robar PolyT2 gun-Metal Grey coating on the slide, and NP3 on all internals (“Rogatti” treatment). Robar also installed the RMR w/iron sights, all “melted” into the slide. Robar did the entire project, and, as always, their work is second to none!...

The Observer published an article titled “American gun use is out of control. Shouldn’t the world intervene?” There is nothing misleading about the title. The article is plainly making a case for foreign countries to intervene even to stop Americans from owning firearms. In their exact words “But what if we no longer thought of this as...

Nickel boron has often been compared to NP3. Nickel boron claims some of the same benefits as NP3 and the manufacturers of this finish put on a big marketing show. It is time that we put this inferior finish to rest and put the facts in the open. You will see that the friction starts...