Gunsmithing
Custom Cut Down Over and Under Shotgun
I always wanted a cut down over and under shotgun. For the past two decades I’ve been looking for a suitable donor gun, but the relatively high cost of a quality used shotgun has kept […]
Articles by Bill Marr
Gunsmithing
Mosin Nagant Bolt Handle Modification
The Mosin Nagant rifle is a staple in the surplus rifle market. With nearly 17-million produced worldwide, the Mosin has developed a strong following in the United States. The rudimentary bolt handle is mounted perpendicular […]
Reviews
Kel-Tec RDB Survival Review: A Better Bang Stick?
In a market inundated with AR-15 rifles that look alike, the 5.56mm Kel-Tec RDB Survival rifle certainly stands out. Similar to something you’d imagine from the Planet of the Apes, the RDB Survival is a […]
Gunsmithing
Cut and crown a shotgun barrel
Domestic shotgun barrels typically range from 18″ to 32″ in length. While the long barrels are great for target shooting or hunting, shorter barrels are often necessary for defensive use. While many pump and semi-automatic […]
Gunsmithing
Removing stuck choke tubes
If you don’t maintain the interchangeable choke tubes, they can seize in place creating a big problem. Recently, a customer brought in a stainless steel Browning BT99 trap gun that had a stuck choke tube. […]
Precision Rifles
MDT XRS Chassis Review
Chassis systems are now common on precision rifles. Offering ease of installation, adjustment and modularity that is often superior to traditional wood or fiberglass stocks, they offer shooters a performance upgrade for their rifle. Modular […]
1911 gunsmithing
How to stake a 1911 front sight
While the front sights on many pistols are friction fit into a dovetail, the front sight on the original 1911 pistols is staked in place. In this post, we’ll look at how you can remove […]
shop projects
Making a Foredom flexible shaft rotary tool stand
Like most gunsmiths, we use the Foredom flexible shaft rotary tool for many tasks around the shop. While rotary tools can get you into trouble if you aren’t careful, the ability to grind and polish […]
Gunsmithing
Remington Model 4, 742, 7400 disassembly notes
Big game hunters in the United States traditionally had two options in semi-automatic rifles, the Browning BAR and Remington 7400. While I’m not particularly fond of either, they both offer shooters quick follow up shots […]
Gunsmithing
Removing pinned and welded muzzle devices
Blind pinned and welded muzzle devices are often encountered on barrels to make the non-NFA minimum 16″ length on rifles. In the shop, we’ll often encounter them on AR-15/M16 M4 barrels that have a muzzle […]