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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Gunsmithing or Modifications for your Rohrbaugh => Topic started by: AmmoToad on November 25, 2011, 06:49:39 PM

Title: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: AmmoToad on November 25, 2011, 06:49:39 PM
Previous posts on this subject but they are a bit dated so started a new one.  Seriously considering a Cogan job on my Stealth.  Anyone have a Stealth done?  I would like to keep it blacked out.  Considering the porting and milled sites at a minimum, but would like to hear from others as to what their experience with these mods have been.  His shop is only 1.5 hours from me so I’d probably take it to him so I can check out his shop.  How many rounds would you recommend putting through a new Stealth before taking it to him?  I have ~250 through mine now.  Finally, would you choose another customizer (Robar?) over Cogan and why?  Thanks Friends….and I said it all under the 2000 character limit…. ;D

And since I have room, anyone have experience with with one of his custom P3ATs?
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: fastsix6 on November 26, 2011, 04:15:20 PM
I Have Just Received My R9 Back From The Cogan Shop,Hard Chrome Finish,Matte Rounds And Brushed Slide Plus 40 LPI 'Hand" Checkering Of The Backstrap-Frontstrap And Front Of Trigger Guard,"EXCELLENT" Results !!!
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: AmmoToad on November 26, 2011, 06:21:09 PM
Fastsix6....great info and welcome to the forum...please let us know how the little jewel performs now that the mods are done. Not sure they can do those things to a Stealth and keep it black. 
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: AmmoToad on November 26, 2011, 06:22:40 PM
Fastsix6...any chance of some photos...  We all like pix...   :)
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Reinz on November 26, 2011, 07:16:09 PM
Fastsix6- welcome to the forum. 

Sounds like a aweome gun made awesomer.  I love it!

Maybe one one of my pups can grow up to be like that one day.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Reinz on November 26, 2011, 07:17:58 PM
Toad - I don't see a problem with you having the same checkering done and then having the gun refininished black.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: AmmoToad on November 27, 2011, 08:11:16 PM
I'll give the Cogan shop a call this week and let y'all know what they say. 
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: mr.acosta on January 01, 2012, 01:48:40 PM
I would like to see pics as well of the new mods, deff. interested in the checkering of front and rear straps!
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: AmmoToad on January 01, 2012, 08:22:03 PM
Mr A, if i ahve not done so already, allow me to welcome you to the forum.  I left a number of messages at Cogan's shop with a kind lady working the phone, but I neve got a return call.  If I hear anything from them, I'll update.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: mr.acosta on January 01, 2012, 08:53:24 PM
Thanks for your effort.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Richard S on January 28, 2012, 05:53:43 PM
I would like to see pics as well of the new mods, deff. interested in the checkering of front and rear straps!

First of all, welcome to the Forum!

You asked for a picuture of Bob Cogan's work. He plated this Colt 1991A1 for me in hard bright chrome under subcontract from Clark Custom Guns, who did the "Meltdown." I've posted this photo before on the Forum and do so here only as an example of Cogan's work:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/RichardS/clarkcustomizedcolt1991a1.jpg)

Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: mz368 on January 28, 2012, 09:34:24 PM
AT - Any more info on your discussions with the Cogan shop?  I have some of the same questions.

Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: BlueC2 on February 09, 2012, 02:08:02 PM
AT - Any more info on your discussions with the Cogan shop?  I have some of the same questions.

Chris,

I am excited to see what you have planned...

-Ryan
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Z on February 10, 2012, 09:12:47 AM
Mr A, if i ahve not done so already, allow me to welcome you to the forum.  I left a number of messages at Cogan's shop with a kind lady working the phone, but I neve got a return call.  If I hear anything from them, I'll update.

AT

I left a message as well. I heard back from Mr. Cogan later that evening. I asked for some pricing to customize one of my PUPs.
Here was the pricing.
Front & back strap checkering 40LPI - Approx - $250.00
Hard Chrome $180.00 + $35 to disassemble + $10.00 Aluminum charge
4-6 week turn around.

I had Cogan customize 3 Rohrbaughs over the years and he does top quality work. :)
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Giraffes on February 15, 2012, 10:35:29 AM
I think I've finally decided to send my pup to Bob for checkering and hard chrome in the next month or so and was wondering what the consensus was on the best or most popular LPI count for checkering? I've seen a lot of 20, 25 & 30 LPI on other pistols but I haven't seen too many done in 40. What does everyone prefer and why? I'm looking for something to aid my grip but will not snag or pull clothing.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: MRC on February 15, 2012, 02:27:29 PM
I think that I read someplace that the front strap is so thin that the only checkering that they can do is 40LPI.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Z on February 15, 2012, 06:59:36 PM
I believe you are correct. Bob recommends 40LPI
I have had three customizised by Cogan. All were 40LPI. It provides adequit grip and makes a big improvement.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Giraffes on February 16, 2012, 08:07:07 AM
I believe you are correct. Bob recommends 40LPI
I have had three customizised by Cogan. All were 40LPI. It provides adequit grip and makes a big improvement.

Z, have you noticed the checkering catch on your shirts when you carry IWB or OWB? Also, does the checkering irritate your skin? I put some of the sandpaper type grip tape on the front and back strap but had to take the back off. It kept rubbing my skin raw.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Z on February 16, 2012, 08:22:47 AM
I have never carried the R9 IWB, always in a pocket. I dont think it would catch on your shirt or irritate yout skin, it is a fine checkering. it is Unlike the sandpaper tape that can be rough.
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Giraffes on February 16, 2012, 10:11:58 AM
Ok, thanks for the reply! Should have the funds to send it in soon if I don't keep spending on other things. Just ordered a set of grips from Esmerelda yesterday for my 1911. I'll have to post pictures of those as soon as I get them in!
Title: Re: Bob Cogan Custom
Post by: Z on February 16, 2012, 10:52:15 AM
Good luck with your decision. I am certain you will enjoy you Custom Cogan R9! :)