Winchester Wildcat
A modular, easily taken-down 22 Long Rifle that I waited two years to get. Here’s how to work the Winchester Wildcat.
Gunsmith Magazine
Article library
Full web articles from the American Gunsmith archive, organized for search and connected back to their original issue pages.
Shotgun Shout-Out and XS Magazine Extension
Here’s a shotgun shout-out. Installation and troubleshooting the XS Sights Remington 870 +2 Magazine Extension along with an overview of common shotgun problems.
VICEBLOX and Brass Markers
Reviewing some new tools: The VICEBLOX Lock & Hold and a how-to on marking precision rifle brass for easy identification.
Reader Forum
AR-15 Match Builds I am starting my first venture into building a match grade AR-15 and have been reading the articles by Joe Carlos. I compete in Black Powder Cartridge Rifle and Black Powder Competition Rifle venues with buffalo era single shots,…
Bantam Tools CNC
The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is a desktop CNC machine optimized for machining aluminum parts. Intended to be an easy transition for users of 3D additive printers, this CNC machine features a 28,000 RPM spindle, 1/4" tooling, and a 7"…
Salvaging Grandpa’s Marlin
Repairing and restoring a heavily-used Marlin Glenfield Model 60.
Gunsmithing Business Tips, Part 3
An overview to working as a gunsmith.
Nighthawk Custom DTS
The Nighthawk Custom Drop-In Trigger System provides an option for 1911s similar to AR-15 and other drop-in units.
Arma Lite History
For nearly seven decades, the original maker of Eugene Stoner’s famed rifle remains among the best gun manufacturers.
Conversion Cylinders
Working with and understanding conversion cylinders for blackpowder revolvers.
Reader Forum
A problem that I ran across many years ago fitting anew 45 ACP cyl- 90 Grain Service Ri le Bullets The 90 grain Very Low Drag bullets Joe Carlos has written about have been produced in some fashion since around 1998 for…
New Firearms Guide
Impressum Media Inc. was founded in 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Their Firearms Guide, recently released as the 12th Edition, is the largest gun guide, pricing reference, schematics, and manuals library available as a firearm, air gun, and ammunition reference for enthusiasts and…
1895 Nagant Revolver Trigger Work
Over a century old and a marvel of “Old World” design and manufacture, the 1895 Nagant suffers heavy triggers. Here’s how to work on these classic revolvers and improve their triggers.
Montgomery Community College
Overview from the Director of Gunsmithing Program at Montgomery Community College for potential students.
Gunsmithing Business Tips, Part 2
Insights into the persona of gunsmiths.
Brush Research Manufacturing
Abrasive nylon wheel brushes provide deburring for extremely hard metal parts. Here’s how JR Precision & Welding used Brush Research wheels for muzzle brake manufacturing.
Iver Johnson 1911A1 Carbine
I have written a number of books on the 1911 and it is by far my favorite handgun. I know how to use and maintain a 1911 and any problem I run across is like an old friend in anew dress. On…
Reader Forum
Custom Marlin Ballard I have a Marlin Ballard rifle in my shop. The barrel is marked “George Schoyen” so I assume he rebarreled it. The serial number is 332XX. I’d like to know about when it was made. It is also missing…
Free Gunsmith Videos
A number of gunsmiths have free instructional videos on YouTube.com. Search for these channels and check them out before someone decides these videos “violate community standards.” 45 Alfa Charlie Papa Also posting as The Old Singing Gunsmith, American Gunsmith contributor Paul Mazan…
Shadow Systems MR920
An overview of building highly-customized Glocks.
BSD Fabrication and Works
The history and how-to of a gunsmith company startup.
Gunsmithing Business Tips, Part 1
A guide to education for the aspiring gunsmith.
Phoenix Arms HP22
Sometimes a repair can be as simple as replacing a part. Here’s how I handled repairing a Phoenix Arms HP22.
Open Source CNC
The open—and sometimes free—world of Computer Aided Design and Manufacture and Computer Numerical Controlled machines.