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Posted: 6/27/2024 11:21:23 AM EDT
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I thought NP3 was no longer being done for individuals. Only production runs for mfgs.
NT7 is supposedly the replacement. https://wrightarmory.com/nt7-metal-finishing/ |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 11:24:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought NP3 was no longer being done for individuals. Only production runs for mfgs. NT7 is supposedly the replacement. https://wrightarmory.com/nt7-metal-finishing/ I've looked into getting NP3 done and found the NT7 stuff. Supposedly it's as good. |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:09:45 PM EDT
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Wright Armory has done several items for me in their new NT7+; BCG's, Glock slides, 870 bolt and internals. It's all perfect. I like NT7+ over the old NP3...the NT7+ is a better color and matte finish compared to the old NP3 stuff I have.
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:24:42 PM EDT
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@AT-ST83
Got any pics of the slides you had done? |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:33:51 PM EDT
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I wonder where Langdon gets theirs done.
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:39:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @AT-ST83 Got any pics of the slides you had done? I don't have any pictures of my firearms available, but Wright Armory has a ton on their Instagram. |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:41:09 PM EDT
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I used Robar for several projects, they were awesome
Rogard and NP3 coatings |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:44:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought NP3 was no longer being done for individuals. Only production runs for mfgs. NT7 is supposedly the replacement. https://wrightarmory.com/nt7-metal-finishing/ I do not have any experience with NP3 or NT7 coatings. However, Wright Armory is solid gunsmithing. I’ve had custom made guns (one offs) made and several machine guns tuned. Not a single issue. |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 2:59:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: However, Wright Armory is solid gunsmithing. I’ve had custom made guns (one offs) made and several machine guns tuned. Not a single issue. |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 3:15:56 PM EDT
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Honest question, why this over DLC silver?
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Posted: 6/27/2024 3:28:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Honest question, why this over DLC silver? @Boom_Stick |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 4:45:34 PM EDT
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Never heard of DLC silver?
It a better coating? |
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Posted: 6/27/2024 4:48:35 PM EDT
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OST
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Posted: 6/27/2024 6:15:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Never heard of DLC silver? It a better coating? DLC is an extremely tough coating and very corrosion resistant. It’s a Diamond Like coating. It’s a coating/finish that is laid down in a plasma field (PVD). I think the hardness is up in the 60s range for DLC, where it’s 55 for NT7+. But if I’m reading things correctly, NT7+ is more corrosion resistant. Is it better than the one you’re discussing? I don’t know. I know the black DLC On my DWX is stunning. https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/hard-chrome-vs-silver-dlc.161862/ I asked in part because I might have my DWX refinished one day to a matte chrome or matte silver look. The pics of the one you listed is pretty nice. Not sure if it’s better or worse than DLC silver though. Link for reference pics |
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Posted: 6/28/2024 8:30:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DLC is an extremely tough coating and very corrosion resistant. It's a Diamond Like coating. It's a coating/finish that is laid down in a plasma field (PVD). I think the hardness is up in the 60s range for DLC, where it's 55 for NT7+. But if I'm reading things correctly, NT7+ is more corrosion resistant. Is it better than the one you're discussing? I don't know. I know the black DLC On my DWX is stunning. https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/hard-chrome-vs-silver-dlc.161862/ I asked in part because I might have my DWX refinished one day to a matte chrome or matte silver look. The pics of the one you listed is pretty nice. Not sure if it's better or worse than DLC silver though. Link for reference pics NP3 on the other hand may not be as hard but is basically a full on maritime finish. |
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Posted: 6/28/2024 3:49:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good to know, thanks! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: However, Wright Armory is solid gunsmithing. I've had custom made guns (one offs) made and several machine guns tuned. Not a single issue. They help me with some fairly esoteric projects and I have been really happy with them. |
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Posted: 6/28/2024 3:51:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I used Robar for several projects, they were awesome Rogard and NP3 coatings Robbie did a couple of slides for me years ago...I also had my 10/22 mag hard chromed matte that came out really nice... |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 9:50:48 PM EDT
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BUMP
@OP what did you find out? |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 9:51:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DLC is a very tough finish but is not supposed to be very corrosion resistant. And that's coming from the guys who sell it. NP3 on the other hand may not be as hard but is basically a full on maritime finish. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: DLC is an extremely tough coating and very corrosion resistant. It's a Diamond Like coating. It's a coating/finish that is laid down in a plasma field (PVD). I think the hardness is up in the 60s range for DLC, where it's 55 for NT7+. But if I'm reading things correctly, NT7+ is more corrosion resistant. Is it better than the one you're discussing? I don't know. I know the black DLC On my DWX is stunning. https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/hard-chrome-vs-silver-dlc.161862/ I asked in part because I might have my DWX refinished one day to a matte chrome or matte silver look. The pics of the one you listed is pretty nice. Not sure if it's better or worse than DLC silver though. Link for reference pics NP3 on the other hand may not be as hard but is basically a full on maritime finish. Ah, I misread then. Appreciate you weighing in. |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 9:57:12 PM EDT
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Can’t weigh in on where to get it done, but will state it’s pretty awesome. I’ve got a Colt Commander that got Robar’s reliability package and NP3 coating before I purchased it. Afterwards I had Silencerco/XS suppressor sights fitted along with a Nowlin barrel threaded by Adco.
The finish is durable and SLICK. 
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Posted: 7/8/2024 10:36:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: BUMP OP what did you find out? Pretty sure Im going with Wright Armory. They seem to be direct descendant of robar plus the positive reviews here. |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 10:54:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought NP3 was no longer being done for individuals. Only production runs for mfgs. NT7 is supposedly the replacement. https://wrightarmory.com/nt7-metal-finishing/ Almost $600 for a handgun after you figure in the disassembly/assembly charge? Fuck the fucking fuck off. |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 11:02:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretty sure Im going with Wright Armory. They seem to be direct descendant of robar plus the positive reviews here. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: BUMP OP what did you find out? Pretty sure Im going with Wright Armory. They seem to be direct descendant of robar plus the positive reviews here. Thanks! Please post pics and review! |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 11:06:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought NP3 was no longer being done for individuals. Only production runs for mfgs. NT7 is supposedly the replacement. https://wrightarmory.com/nt7-metal-finishing/ I wanted to get one of my CZ done in NP3 when I got cajun gun works to do an optic cut. They had issues with quality and no longer offered the service for it by the time I got around to it.....still haven't gotten my optic cut done....  I will look at the NT7 stuff...thanks. |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 11:23:17 PM EDT
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I found this from Robbie;
https://coatingtechnologiesllc.com/robar-closure/ |
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