How a Beretta can be 1,000 Hours Corrosion Resistant
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 and use it for their H2O line. Companies like Wilson Combat know the self lubrication benefits to the reliability function of their AR15 bolt...
Read More »ROBAR is an Apex Tactical Dealer
ROBAR is proud to offer you the high quality parts from APEX Tactical. We can also install and improve triggers with APEX products through the gunsmith section of that firearm.
Read More »The Genesis of NP3
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 that are in sliding contact with each other. It is especially common where there is inadequate lubrication between the surfaces. The other side of the...
Read More »English Newspaper Wants Foreign Intervention Against American Rights
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 just a problem for America and, instead, viewed it as an international humanitarian crisis – a quasi civil war, if you like,...
Read More »John Farnam on the Unity Tactical A.T.O.M. Mount in the M&P
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! I have iron sights that are raised slightly (called “suppressor sights,” because they are high enough to be useable...
Read More »California Building the Berlin Wall of Gun Laws
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 more than ten rounds, and those who already own them have to register them with the state. Well now that these laws are passed I am...
Read More »Making the Glock 17 Better - The Tactical Wire
Editor’s Notebook: Making a Glock 17 Better? 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 live fire classes, an increasing number of attendees were there using Glock...
Read More »Criminals are Buying Into the “Gun Show Loophole” and Getting a Rude Awakening
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 is up to 39. Why do you think this is? Are the police are enforcing the back ground check law more strictly? According to the article, “State police say they have not changed how...
Read More »Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Groups with NP3 or NP3 Plus
Almost every part of the AR rifle has been improved since its adoption by the military in 1964. Yet most companies still use a process first developed in the 1869 to finish their Bolt Carrier Groups (BCG). It is time to use a plating that is just as advanced as the rest of your rifle. ROBAR is now offering Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Groups with the choice of NP3 or NP3 Plus. All parts are machined, heat treated & finished to US mil-specs and tolerances. The bolts are...
Read More »John Farnam Comes to ROBAR for the Best Metal Finishes
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 and back up suppressor height sights. To complete the work, we refinished the pistol with Poly-T2 in Gunmetal Grey and NP3 internals. A few weeks...
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