What would be the difference between a tribute and getting a regular R9 with the NP3 coating from Robar? Minus the Tribute being a more "rare" piece to own, would one hold up any better or be more durable than the other?
Dom
The Tribute is an R9 with the silver frame and VZ CF grips, and no NP3 coating. The R9 with NP3 coating has the internals and external parts coated with the exception of a few parts. This finish makes cleanup very easy and helps, in most cases, firing many different brands of ammo. The Tribute, however, is one beautiful pistol, as stated above.