Firearms Guide Review

Impressum Media has released what may be the ultimate reference for all types of gun cranks. Their Firearms Guide is billed as the first reference guide about guns available on DVD. On the disk are details about tens of thousands of guns and ammunition available from hundreds of manufacturers around the world. The DVD is divided into five sections. The general reference guide presents over 50,000 models of firearms, airguns and ammunition from 425 manufacturers. Every model is searchable with 14 different criteria.

Once selected, the firearm is presented with a write up of technical specifications, features list, suggested prices and one to twelve pictures, presenting the firearm from different angles and in different finishes, stock types and stock materials. Each picture can be clicked to be shown full size on the screen and over 27,000 of the included images are high resolution and print-ready.

The firearm’s typical available chamberings are cross linked from the firearm and the included ammunition and ballistics database can be searched from there. Favorite firearms can be tagged and the Firearms Guide program creates a tiny fi le on your computer’s hard drive to keep track of what you like. If you desire a hard copy the print feature sends a one page synopsis and picture formatted for your printer.

The second section of primary interest to American Gunsmith readers is the schematics library featuring over 1,550 schematics with parts lists from 130 manufacturers. In addition to the expected search feature by gun and/or manufacturer, the schematic can be enlarged to zoom in on specifi c parts and can be printed out. The Firearms Guide also contains a FFL Locator database of over 60,000 gun dealers in the United States with phone numbers and addresses. Dealers can be searched license type, by state and ZIP code.

The last two features are more novel. The USA-EU Ammo Caliber Chart shows comparisons of a given Each model is searchable with 14 different criteria. cartridges name in the United States in English measurements and the equivalent European Union name in metric and vice versa. Finally, there is a list of 500 printable targets consisting of various game animals, silhouettes, crosshairs, sight-in and plinking targets in both color and black and white.

The Firearms Guide requires a computer running Windows and a DVD drive. Unless you’re a Mac user or a Linux nerd, your machine likely works. Once the disk is inserted, Autorun kicks in and the program starts. No software is installed and an internet connection is not required. The DVD carries a suggested retail price of $39.95, including free shipping anywhere in the world. Impressum Media also offers wholesale pricing.

Starting with an order of at least ten units, retailers and shop owners can purchase copies at a 40% discount, or $23.97 each. This also includes an polished the hammer notch. With the handgun cocked for single action fi re you could push the hammer forward with your finger. This is a very dangerous situation! You cannot stone or build up the hammer and this one had to be discarded.

The single action trigger action of Smith and Wesson revolvers is usually just fine and, in any case, this one was handled all wrong which led to an expensive repair. acrylic counter display unit for point of purchase sales, free shipping and an additional free bonus copy for your personal use. Further discounts are offered for larger orders. Impressum Media Firearms Guide, fi rearmsmultimediaguide.com AG spur may also be bent and broken. I have seen spurs broken off.

One of the last of these was broken off by a rather large gentlemen who carried a Smith and Wesson Model 29 four inch barrel revolver in an open top holster. He knocked both the rear sight and the hammer spur off of his revolver when he was exiting his truck. This was common during police service and a main reason why most police service pistols are fixed sight. If the hammer spur is only bent the spur may be heated and bent back into the proper relation to the hammer. The hammer is removed and placed in a vise.

Heat is applied while the hammer spur is carefully adjusted.