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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Removing a damaged or broken screw can be a difficult task. Sometimes just the head breaks off and if you’re lucky, some exposed screw shank is left behind that you can grab with pliers. Other-times, […]
Swapping barrels on a Smith and Wesson revolver can be difficult, but with the right tools it can be a manageable job. In this post, we are going to swap barrels on a K-Frame revolver. […]
Imagine buying a new car and never changing the oil, inspecting the tires or maintaining it? This kind of neglect sounds crazy doesn’t it? Many gun owners fail to perform basic maintenance. Lack of preventative […]
Great rifles deserve great triggers. In this post, let’s look at how a Jewell trigger is installed on a Winchester 70, or in this case, a FN Special Police which uses the same action. The […]
An important part of the gunsmith’s tasks is the ability to install a properly fitted recoil pad. Occasionally you may find a factory replacement pad that aligns perfectly, but more often than not, you’ll end […]
I enjoy strange and unusual projects. What is more unusual than a bolt action rifle chambered for a pistol cartridge? While it has certainly been done before, for instance the 45 ACP De Lisle carbine […]
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