G19 Gen4 with factory np3 finish?

[newyork]

Local shop has one. Same price as all other gen4.

Any experience or input on this model?

[L-2]

What "factory" is the question. If it's RobarGuns' factory, then you can read about its finish(es) here:
https://robarguns.com/custom-firearm-finishes/np3/

https://robarguns.com/custom-firearm-finishes/

Not that I know anything, but I'm unaware Glock has contracted with Robarguns to produce a special model with NP3®.

[newyork]

I was told it was a factory limited run.

[Sigfan26]

They did runs with FailZero. I'm unaware of robar models , though


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[CS Tactical]

Robar NP3+ or Nickel Boron? If it's NP3+ I'd grab it...

[newyork]

It's NP3 but I just spoke to Glock and they say they never did an np3 model. Hmmm.

[PensFan]

Glock does one finish. Their's. Some distributors/retailers send frames,slides, barrels out to third party shops to have alternate finishes, then reassemble them and sell them as new. Glock does not.

[newyork]

Skip it, or should be good? Dealer got it from his distributor this way and assumed it was from Glock with this finish.

[JonInWA]

As PensFan pointed out, while it may be good, and may be worth the additional tariff, it quite simply is not from Glock per se. It's from a 3rd party/distributor applying the finish as an after-production item subsequent to its procurement from Glock, and then placing it into the market/consumer stream.

In my opinion, like the various colors of frames/slides that have cropped up, for most it's more an issue of aesthetics as opposed to any operational/functional necessity. You have to assess the additive value/worth as it applies to you, and make the decision.

Best, Jon

[newyork]

It's actually the exact same price at his shop as is the regular black and also fde and black models. No extra premium.