Louis Awerbuck
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 regarding Louis’ death, which will, hopefully, set the record straight. Without getting into too much...
Read More »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...
Read More »The Robust AK
Written by Matthew Sommer The robust design of the Kalashnikov platform lends to the fact it is still in use today on the battlefield (Namely in the hands of our enemies). This type of rifle will be fielded for years to come. Why? Simply put, it works. Now I’m not here to start a platform debate, let’s put that aside and look at the merits of the AK platform. Back in the day you bought an AK and kept it stock. There was not enough interest or companies on the market that...
Read More »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...
Read More »“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...
Read More »SWAT Magazine’s video on new ROBAR Custom Firearms
We introduce the SR21, RC1911CQB, and Tricon Glock in this video.
Read More »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...
Read More »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....
Read More »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...
Read More »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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