03-11-2004, 20:34
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Front Sight Wear
What is everyone using to “resurface” their front sights from fair wear and tear? Is there anything out there that lasts longer than a few days?
Sight is a HK USP .45 (For all you sport shooters, I am fully aware of all sorts of short term treatments for a front sight, I am seeking a long term solution or something new on the market I’ve yet to evaluate.)
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03-16-2004, 17:12
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Damn, where are all the serious shooters?
OK where do I get my USP refinished?
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03-16-2004, 17:40
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Originally posted by Team Sergeant
Damn, where are all the serious shooters?
OK where do I get my USP refinished?
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I would send it to Robar.
If you don't mind a dull silver color, NP3 is the best finish I have ever used. Teflon and electroless nickel combo.
If you need black, Roguard.
Probably the best of both worlds is their combination NP3 frame and mags, and a Roguarded slide.
Not cheap, but it is the best.
Best part is, you are a lucky dog. Look where they are located.
The Robar Companies, Inc.
21438 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
United States
Phone: 623.581.2648
Fax: 623.582.0059
Email: info@robarguns.com
http://www.robarguns.com
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03-16-2004, 18:37
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Roger TR.
Will go and have a look see.
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03-16-2004, 19:47
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TS,
They do amazing things at Robar...but a refinish will take 6 weeks last time I checked.
I had a guy do my AR its a Roguard nockoff, same stuff its just not done by Robar, for about 100 bucks, it took me about 2 weeks to get the rifle back. He is a part time Gunsmith in the valley, All he does is stock's and refinshing. Want me to see if I can get his info?
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03-18-2004, 19:26
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Re: Front Sight Wear
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Originally posted by Team Sergeant
What is everyone using to “resurface” their front sights from fair wear and tear? Is there anything out there that lasts longer than a few days?
Sight is a HK USP .45
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John Norell has a finish that I used on an AR upper and lower. It's a very hard finish that has held up extremely well for me. He has alot of color matches including an H&K black. It is also something you can do yourself with the proper equiptment. Here is the address:
http://www.johnnorrellarms.com
Hope this helps.
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04-06-2004, 20:15
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I don't know if anyone makes one for the HK, but you could try replacing it with a low profile "Patridge" front sight. No matter what it's finished in the sight has a slight "Undercut" on the shooter's side to provide "Shadow" and make it appear darker. Some don't like the fact it MIGHT snag on something.
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02-06-2005, 16:33
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Any news on this front?
What did you decide on TS?
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02-06-2005, 16:48
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I'm looking back at the title wondering why we would want to plate Front Sight because of wear.
What has her so worn down?
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02-06-2005, 16:57
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Must be that,"Razor edge" getting to her 
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02-06-2005, 19:42
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Sir TR, for your edification, I will post some attire 100% appropriate to the weapons forum and to the topic.
As opposed to what that rascal Mr. Harsey deems appropriate ::fswhip::.
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02-06-2005, 20:14
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Pic 1 - A cape from the coolest cape store in Madrid, Spain, suitable for concealing multiple types of weapons, several HKs, and at least 1 MP5.
Pic 2 - A cape + mask from a mask store in Venice Italy, suitable for concealing all the above weapons + identity.
Pic 3 - The mask-maker. I watched him for ~ 1 hour. Got the one on the left.
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02-06-2005, 20:25
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I think Mr. Harsey had a catalog and was shopping for you again at the SHOT Show.
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