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From national security services to armed forces and police officers, Glock pistols are synonymous with sharp looks, precision aiming, and superior manufacturing. There’s no way you haven’t heard the name Glock since its name-dropped in hip-hop songs, displayed frequently on TV shows and in movies, and attached to the side of virtually every police officer....

The AR-15 firearm’s 5.56 NATO has various potent alternatives. However, the Remington 6.8 SPC stands out as the best cartridge for universal use. The 6.8 x 43mm cartridge is ideal for shorter barreled weapons.. The 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington round’s design was built for 20-inch barrelled weapons, but this isn’t ideal for tighter firearm scenarios. Unlike...

You might already know a 9mm revolver is one of the most reliable guns in the marketplace. Once you decide to purchase one, it can become a challenge to make a decision based on so many brands and features.. Perhaps you’re looking to buy a quality revolver in the coming year. While 9mm is your...

“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.”. By LtCol Freddie Blish, USMC (Ret), the General Manager of ROBAR Companies, Inc and a Range Master at Gunsite Academy, Inc.. ~...

The Tri-Fit  NEW!. 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...

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...

Accuracy at long ranges is what precision rifles, also known as sniper rifles, are all about.. Precision rifles have a storied tradition.. In 1854 Sir Joseph Whitworth, a British engineer, patented the Whitworth rifle, which employed hexagonal twisted barrels rather than straight barrels. The rifle out-performed the previously preferred Enfield rifle.. In 1860, Queen Victoria fired...

Ask any shooter/instructor what they are looking for in a firearms finish overall, and the consistent answer is durability.. ROBAR offers a number of finishes: Black Oxide (commonly called ‘blueing’), Polymax camouflage (available in Woodland, Urban and Desert — 3 or 5 color — patterns), NP3® PLUS (up to ten times more corrosion resistance than regular electroless nickel),...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...