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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #105 on: July 21, 2009, 01:44:23 PM »
that is correct MSRP is $1795.  Tom
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #106 on: July 21, 2009, 01:49:49 PM »
FB
Console yourself. If I hadn't spent over $1400 for the carbon fiber grip R9, in May, I would be a lot more tempted to bid on the Robar $1795.00 model on gunbroker.

While I am aware of prestige models like SF and Elite, for me, any top dollar R9 MUST contain the words "carbon fiber grips".

So, there we are. I have the CF grips but I don't like the two tone. I will continue to look for a metal finishing house that does not have Robar's arrogance or Wilson's edict to disassemble/reassemble the gun.

The top dog, and still champion of the Rohrbaugh circle, (for me), is a Farmingdale gun, low S/N, one tone, CF grip R9.
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #107 on: July 21, 2009, 02:38:13 PM »
ACP:

You might consider Accurate Plating & Weaponry or Ford's Custom Gun Refinishing for the work you have in mind. AP&W refinished a 1911 for me under subcontract from Clark's Custom Guns, and Ford's did the chrome plating on my Desert Eagle. The finish on each pistol is flawless.

http://www.apwcogan.com/

http://www.fordsguns.com/
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #108 on: July 21, 2009, 02:55:42 PM »
Richard

Thanks much for your post. It was your previous mention of  Tripp Research that lead me to find out that Tripp no longer does any plating.

My first attempt was Metaloy, as mentioned on Tripp website, but they will not work with aluminum. I have made other requests and am awaiting responses.

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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #109 on: July 24, 2009, 08:51:12 AM »
Interesting note on Ford's website. They have an "Accessory Rail Removal Service"!

Yeah team! A company that concurs with my views on picatinny rail.
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #110 on: July 24, 2009, 09:53:00 AM »
Interesting!
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« Reply #111 on: July 24, 2009, 02:45:54 PM »
Just for the record (and thanks to Richard) I may have a 'go situation' with Fords Custom Guns to get my two tone R9 "groomed" for matte hard chrome one tone finishing.

 I should know by first Monday in August if I will be proceeding with them. (This is based upon premium delivery request pending return of key personnel from vacation)

The fact that they were mentioned favorably on the Rohrbaugh Forum seemed to matter to them. Imagine that; a small business with a profit incentive that treats potential customers well and actually wants their business. Can't quite remember that name. Oh yeah; Capitalism!
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #112 on: July 29, 2009, 06:19:29 PM »
 I spoke with Robar today to find out how the grooming of the pup was going, and was told it should be done in about a week. I wanted to find out as I need to send my Colt New Agent in for the recall work.
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #113 on: July 29, 2009, 07:19:09 PM »
John

I would be very excited if I were you anticipating Robar R9.

What is the recall issue with Colt New Agent?
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #114 on: July 29, 2009, 09:52:58 PM »
 I'm like a 6 year old at Christmas but 10 times older :o
The recall is for a slide lock safety and /or recoil spring guide assembly, as stated in the dear John letter.
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #115 on: July 30, 2009, 06:41:09 AM »
I thought a Colt New Agent was a snub nosed revolver! Not exactly up on new Colt guns. Old Colts? YES
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #116 on: July 30, 2009, 11:34:40 AM »
The one you are thinking of is the Colt Agent, I have seen sale ads for colt Agents and and clicked on them only to see and old revolver not a 1911. The New Agent is the same as the Defender but with no front and rear sight, like an R9.
John
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #117 on: July 30, 2009, 03:29:20 PM »
Got it, thanks. I owned a Defender when they first came out.
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #118 on: August 06, 2009, 09:47:01 PM »
I got the call from Robar today, the pup is on it's way home. The nice lady on the phone said the pup would be here tommrow I don't know if that will happen but it would be nice.
 The New Agent is going to be picked up tommrow so having the pup back would be nice. I'll keep you posted.
John
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Re: Pup off to be groomed
« Reply #119 on: August 06, 2009, 10:00:07 PM »
Good for you, John, and best wishes with your new custom Robar R9
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