.....and I can't wait! Two years ago I decided that the factory finish was getting a bit worn so I set it to Fords Guns in Florida to get a full refinish in brushed nickel. Well, once I got it back and put about 50 rounds through it I noticed the finish was flaking off at the front of the slide right below the barrel. Long story short, after 2 years of getting nowhere, Ford's decided not to refund my money or refinish my gun so I finally decided to send it to Robar for a chemical strip and a complete finish in their amazing NP3. So, at the end of february I sent them my Sig and, as promised on their website, 6 weeks later it is on it's way home. I will post pictures tonight and I will have a range report on monday.
Oh, here is my 229 with Ford's finish....
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I am glad you got it back. I am sorry you had trouble with Ford's. Thanks for sharing the problem though. Please show us how pretty it is now.
David
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Glade you finally got it done. I have read some good reviews in the past on Robar.
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I got to tell you that have to be one of the nieces looking SIGs I have ever seen. Very nice
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Okay, just got home and staged some photos. Here is the new finish. I have to say I am very impressed with how it turned out. I like the fact that the color is darker and more subdued, it's better for carry. Also, the NP3 is great, the metal is dry to the touch but when the action is cycled it feels like its just been oiled. Awesome.
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"The Detonics CombatMaster .45 is a premium quality professional tool for the serious handgun expert and combat shooter. It is capable of providing the brute force stopping power of the standard-sized .45 in a size no larger than a snub-nosed .38." Colonel Jeff Cooper
"We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle
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WOW! congrats! It looks amazing. I to like the flat look of the new finish.
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All I can say it "it's beautiful."
David
The only person available to protect you 24 hours a day is you.
Pretty baby. What was the rebirthing paines like.
"The Detonics CombatMaster .45 is a premium quality professional tool for the serious handgun expert and combat shooter. It is capable of providing the brute force stopping power of the standard-sized .45 in a size no larger than a snub-nosed .38." Colonel Jeff Cooper
"We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle
NV Tactical: Northern Virginia's #1 Source for Professional, Tactical Firearms Training