Gunsmithing
Building a custom sawed-off shotgun
In this post, we are going to look at building a short barreled (sawed-off) shotgun. Obviously, taking a hacksaw to any side by side shotgun will work, but it may also land you in jail. […]
Gunsmithing
Gunsmithing
Customizing a Remington V3 Shotgun
Remington has an excellent reputation for the 870, 1100 and 11-87 shotguns. While the “newer” Veramax and V3 shotguns, with a double gas piston system similar to the one found on the Benelli M4, haven’t […]
Gunsmithing
Recrown a Mosin Nagat rifle
In this post we are going to take a look at how to repair the muzzle of a Mosin Nagat rifle that has been damaged. This is how the rifle showed up at the shop. […]
Gunsmithing
Type 56 SKS Paratrooper Conversion
I believe the SKS may be one of the most under appreciated rifles of the modern era. The inexpensive and robust carbine, chambered for the ubiquitous 7.62×39 cartridge, is reliable, accurate enough, and easy to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]