Pup off to be groomed

[kjtrains]

Good news, John.  We'll be waiting for those pictures.

[bnightrider]

All - I hate to be a naysayer in all of this.  I am a new owner of the R9 and finally have had my "rights" of gun ownership reinstated coming back from overseas.  And I love it..  I understand that we all have and are entitled to our opinions, but why are we all so avid on changing a product that we all hold so dear already.  This one topic is challenging the topics that should have so many responses - proper care/maintenance, puppy love, etc.  Don't get me wrong, good debate is a better product even if it is just cosmetic.  But I think we have what we are all looking for - a handsome (or pretty) ultimate concealed handgun.  As had been said before, yes - we need to give it a proper diet.  But that is the only cost.  Overseas, I didn't need a certain type of finish.  I needed the weapon to fire.  Then again, I have been finally given the "right" to own again.  Please don't take my comments as negative.  Just adding a few cents.

[bnightrider]

And I forgot.  Yankee - can't wait for the pictures.  Hope the BL you take down remembers his lost thoughts - "That is one beautiful Rohrbragh!".

[ACP]

bnightrider:

You make a cogent and compelling argument. When I joined the forum in 2005 I was an angry guy as I was living in the People's Republic of New Jersey and was disallowed from obtaining a CCW.

After a quadruple background check in NJ you are only allowed to carry your (unloaded) gun to and from the range. Ammunition and gun must be segregated in such a way that you cannot access both so as to arm yourself enroute to range or home.

If you stop for coffee or to fill your gas tank enroute, (with your gun in the vehicle), and are stopped, it is a felony.

I could go on and on and on. However, please consider the collegiate nature of this forum and understand that we congregate to support and celebrate each other's good fortune.

[bnightrider]

Well said.  Didn't mean to insult or anything.  Guess I am just happy to finally have the pup that I don't want to change it...yet!

[yankee2500]

My sole reason for doing this was not just looks, so here is the rest of the story.

NP3 - THE ADVANTAGES

Very accurate and even coatings on all activated surfaces.
No lubrication is needed on opposing surfaces.
Cleaning is minimal, usually requiring only a soft cloth.
Permits firing for longer periods of time between cleaning, as dirt and powder residue has no wet or oily surface to cling to.
NP3 has a micro hardness of 48-51 Rockwell as plated (nickel matrix).
NP3 is very corrosion resistant, a 1 mil (.001) coating exceeding a 240 hour salt spray test.
NP3 has a high lubricity and low friction co-efficient; therefore, the life expectancy of a firearm will be greatly increased due to reduced friction wear.
The coating is strippable with no effect on the base metal, allowing other coatings to be applied or a new coating of NP3 to be applied, if necessary.  
NP3 plated onto stainless steel guns will prevent galling, a problem common with stainless steel.
NP3 is a satin gray, non-reflective color ideal for all firearms.
NP3 can be plated to all internal parts giving a smoothness to the action not found with any other coating.
In cases where the NP3 has been perforated, the corrosion shows no tendency to spread or migrate under the coating.
NP3 is guaranteed against corrosion, peeling or flaking for the lifetime of the firearm.
John

[Reinz]

My sole reason for doing this was not just looks, so here is the rest of the story.

NP3 - THE ADVANTAGES

Very accurate and even coatings on all activated surfaces.
No lubrication is needed on opposing surfaces.
Cleaning is minimal, usually requiring only a soft cloth.
Permits firing for longer periods of time between cleaning, as dirt and powder residue has no wet or oily surface to cling to.
NP3 has a micro hardness of 48-51 Rockwell as plated (nickel matrix).
NP3 is very corrosion resistant, a 1 mil (.001) coating exceeding a 240 hour salt spray test.
NP3 has a high lubricity and low friction co-efficient; therefore, the life expectancy of a firearm will be greatly increased due to reduced friction wear.
The coating is strippable with no effect on the base metal, allowing other coatings to be applied or a new coating of NP3 to be applied, if necessary.  
NP3 plated onto stainless steel guns will prevent galling, a problem common with stainless steel.
NP3 is a satin gray, non-reflective color ideal for all firearms.
NP3 can be plated to all internal parts giving a smoothness to the action not found with any other coating.
In cases where the NP3 has been perforated, the corrosion shows no tendency to spread or migrate under the coating.
NP3 is guaranteed against corrosion, peeling or flaking for the lifetime of the firearm.
John

+1

I had my HK P7 coated with NP3 as well as the total bottom half of my main carry 1911.

Not cheap, but I have never looked back.

Reinz

[ACP]

I stand by what I said above but I do find it interesting to get the technical basis which so clearly recommends the metal finishing.

[Fat Boy]

"Well with the pup returning in a week or two I thought I needed something else to wait for so I called Rafter S Gunleather today and ordered an OWB holster in honey elephant with dark peanut alligator trim. Turn around time is eight to twelve weeks, not bad compared to some holster makers twenty plus weeks and some even longer.
 John"


John and I think ACP, didn't you guys get these holsters yet?  If you did what do you think and can you post a picture?  thanks.

[ACP]

Holster NOT received. Further, Rafter S has not responded to my phone message or email. I have PM'd yankee and I think he has had difficulty as well.

[mefly2]

I like the looks of NP3 and metalife on my pistols ... but only after the original finsh shows significant wear.  But if I had the bucks, I'd do it sooner rather than later.

[Fat Boy]

Holster NOT received. Further, Rafter S has not responded to my phone message or email. I have PM'd yankee and I think he has had difficulty as well.

Oh no, I hope you didn't pay or could get your money back.  I was going to get one but it all sort a went fishy so I decided to wait.  Good luck and hoping that you will still get it and it will be fantastic.

[ACP]

Paid in full when I ordered the holster in July. Not Happy.

[theirishguard]

The Rafter folks are nice people to talk to, however, dealing with them on the phone or in person is not good. I tried to get a holster ordered at a Dallas gun show and after 2 shows over 4 months canceled and got my money back. Tom

[Fat Boy]

yikes.....glad I held off.