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Rohrbaugh Products and Accessories => Rohrbaugh R9 (all variations) => Topic started by: nase on March 22, 2011, 12:56:55 PM

Title: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 22, 2011, 12:56:55 PM

After reading a little bit about people sending their pups in for work by Robar, I've been thinking about the same thing.

But I'm a little confused by the different coatings. Are you guys doing Roguard, or just the NP3/NP3 Plus?

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: yankee2500 on March 22, 2011, 01:00:30 PM

I have the NP3, they did not have the NP3+ when I got mine done. I have been very happy with the finish.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 22, 2011, 01:29:30 PM

Does it change anything functional? Or just make things a little more wear-resistant?

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: yankee2500 on March 22, 2011, 10:06:12 PM

Everything works smoother and cleaning is just a matter of wiping off any residue with a cloth.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 23, 2011, 06:31:54 AM

How could you go wrong with that finish.

I am still contemplating this for my next PUP.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 23, 2011, 04:09:51 PM

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Everything works smoother and cleaning is just a matter wiping off any residue with a cloth.

And that's why I want to do Robar!    :)   Yes!

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Reinz on March 23, 2011, 05:23:07 PM

I have two carry guns done by Robar, not my R9.
After speaking with them in person and handling different samples of each, this is it in a nutshell:

Awesome - Rogaurd

Better -     NP3

Best -       NP3 plus


Good Luck

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 23, 2011, 05:29:48 PM

Yeah I'm leaning toward NP3+ for the whole gun. Now the only question is whether I'm actually willing to plunk down that much money on redoing a perfectly good gun, and losing my daily carry for 6-8 weeks. Better make up my mind quick with the 15% off deal ending soon...

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Reinz on March 23, 2011, 05:41:57 PM

Yes, that is the painful part - not having your pard at your side for so long.  But what did you do before?  You may have to "slum it" and go to your _______?

By doing it now with that 15% off, it's like paying for just NP3 and getting the "plus" for free.


Cheers

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 23, 2011, 05:52:03 PM

PPS 9mm. I like the gun a lot, but in work clothes (i.e. slacks), pocket carry is just so damn much more convenient.

Oh well. I'll probably go ahead and do this, and just suffer through a couple months of IWB in a Crossbreed holster.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Reinz on March 23, 2011, 07:00:53 PM

You will not regret it.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 23, 2011, 07:36:05 PM

Yep!  I've not heard any complaints whatsoever about Robar.  

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 23, 2011, 07:44:27 PM

Now you need to buy a backup PUP to carry while yours gets refinished. ;D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 23, 2011, 07:52:38 PM

I've got a brand new one that just may go that route.    ;D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 23, 2011, 07:57:24 PM

I purchased coopers R9. It had 6 rounds through it.

After I test fire it, I'll be ready to send it somewhere to get something done to it! ;D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 23, 2011, 08:01:01 PM

Well, congrats, there, Adam.  You're going to have one for each day of the week, soon!     ;D   Like your holsters!    :D  And that's a good thing!    :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 23, 2011, 09:08:46 PM

Thank you Ken. I am getting there.

I day at a time. One gun at a time! ;D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 23, 2011, 10:27:15 PM

Great job, too!    :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 23, 2011, 11:44:04 PM

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Now you need to buy a backup PUP to carry while yours gets refinished. ;D

Believe me, it's crossed my mind. If I were to come across an R9S (or even just an R9 like my current one) that already had the coating and didn't cost an unreasonable amount... it would be difficult to turn down.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 01:40:55 PM

You never know what you will come across. :D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 01:56:26 PM

If you look hard and long enough, something will turn up!    :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 02:21:33 PM

They always do.

You have to be patient. :D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 02:26:07 PM

The thing about it is, don't look if you're not serious; if you do, you're going to get serious.    :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 02:43:11 PM

Yes indeed.

I have always found when you stop looking, you come across somthing. So dont give up in your search. ;)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 02:59:30 PM

It's definitely out there, somewhere.   ;)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 24, 2011, 05:20:05 PM

I'm trying NOT to look. My wallet would much rather spend $350 or whatever on just coating my current gun.

I'm just saying that if something were to fall in my lap, I would have trouble not buying it.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 09:08:55 PM

Nase

I agree 100 percent. Get it refinished.

There will something available when you are ready.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 09:58:17 PM

Yep!  Refinishing what you have, Nase, seems like the best route to go.  Good luck.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: bama on March 24, 2011, 10:01:40 PM

My factory Robar R9s is a great gun. Smooth and sweet.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:06:01 PM

You cannot beat that. :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:13:02 PM

I'm still looking now for the elusive Robar!    ;D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:14:57 PM

I am sure one will show up!

You are in the right place to find one.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:21:37 PM

I missed one by a heart beat!

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:22:31 PM

That's too bad.

 How many did they make?

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:26:34 PM

Don't really know that!  Never asked.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:27:35 PM

Well, I am sure one will show up for you. Probably when you are least expecting it! :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:29:52 PM

That's the way it usually works.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:31:00 PM

I know.

Stop looking and it falls in your lap.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:33:06 PM

I'm going to stop looking tonight!    ;D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:34:03 PM

Good luck.

If I come across one, ill let you know!

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:35:56 PM

Has to be NIB.  Thanks.    :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:38:56 PM

I have two Rohrbaugh dealers within one hour, I have been in contact with them to be on the lookout for Farmingdales. I will add this to the list.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 24, 2011, 10:40:00 PM

That will be great.  Thanks.  

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 24, 2011, 10:41:30 PM

No problem.

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: nase on March 28, 2011, 10:40:40 AM

Shipped my R9 off Saturday for full NP3+. Thanks for the advice, folks. (And yes, I miss her already.)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: Z on March 28, 2011, 12:49:51 PM

She should be back in your hands safely soon! :D

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: kjtrains on March 28, 2011, 01:10:55 PM

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Shipped my R9 off Saturday for full NP3+. Thanks for the advice, folks. (And yes, I miss her already.)

Nase.  You're going to be even more proud of your R9.  Good decision.    :)

Title: Re: Robar coating: NP3, NP3 Plus, Roguard?
Post by: yankee2500 on March 28, 2011, 05:39:58 PM

I believe you will be very happy with the finish, don't forget the pics when you get it back.