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...
Dec 28, 2020
John Farnam is the owner and operator of Defense Training International. We are happy to provide the highest quality of firearms customization available for John Farnam to use. Above is a M&P pistol John Farnam sent us to have the new Unity Tactical A.T.O.M. for the M&P installed with a Trijicon RMR mounted on top...
Dec 28, 2020
The patent pending Combat Optic Tool™ by Patriot Products AZ, LLC, proudly made in the USA, is revolutionary in its adaptability with the majority of the combat optics currently in use by military, law enforcement, and citizen soldiers/civilians. The Combat Optic Tool™ has a box wrench that will work with both 3/8” LaRue Tactical mounts...
Dec 28, 2020
Completely change your Glock’s grip angle in less than 60 seconds. This kit includes 3 inserts: 1911 style, Sig style, and Original. This is available on Generation 1, 2, 3; on models: 17, 22, 35, 34, 19, 23, 26, and 27. It is not currently offered on any of the Generation 4 Glocks.Installation is a...
Dec 28, 2020
To fully appreciate the M1911 pistol, a span of history must be traced back to the mid to late 1800’s. Before the 1911, the military hand gun of choice, also known as “the Gun that Won the West,” was the Colt Revolver. Samuel Colt, during a stint as a ship crew member, observed the turning...
Dec 28, 2020
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...
Dec 28, 2020
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...
Dec 28, 2020
I only have one experience with robar to draw from and it was amazing! The pistol…is absolutely epic! I’m picky I checked out all the top guys modifying Glocks. And robar certainly stands out. Quality of work qc control, quality of coatings, unique texture jobs, high level of precision. I literally cannot say enough good...
Dec 28, 2020
Bill Laughridge (left) and Robbie Barrkman (right) Robbie Barrkman, ROBAR founder and owner, is an American entrepreneur. Barrkman, a legal immigrant from South Africa (SADF Company Sergeant Major Ret), loves his adopted country and her Constitution with a fervor. Bill Laughridge (1stSgt USAR Ret), owner of Cylinder & Slide, is a patriot of the same...
Dec 28, 2020
Dave contacted ROBAR about a month ago: he was transitioning from one law enforcement agency to a position with a different LE agency. The new LE department used GLOCKs™ AND allowed personal guns as a carry. Dave wondered what in the wide, wide world ROBAR could do to enhance a GLOCK™ 22? ROBAR President Freddie Blish recommended: Dave was...
Dec 28, 2020
ROBAR receives daily feedback from customers, some more effusive, some more succinct. But none quite as enthusiastic nor as detailed as this missive from Jonathan concerning his Benelli M4. Trust me, this email made us all smile: there is nothing as rewarding as the high praise of a discerning customer who recognizes the high standards...
Dec 28, 2020