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Choate Machine and Tool, a manufacturer and OEM supplier of rifle stocks, shotgun magazine extensions, and firearms accessories, is offering their Choate Modular Stock (C. Mod) chassis system. As a modular design, the C. Mod allows the user to change the forend…
This 1950s vintage Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight would not feed from the magazine and had a cracked buttstock. Here is how it was disassembled, assessed, and repaired.
While my initial tests with 90 grain bullets had some problems, improved performance with this cartridge may be fixable.
When asked if I could install a cusomter’s older Redfield micrometer adjustable peep sight on his top eject Model 94 .30-30 WCF rifle, my answer was right there—Yup! Darn good choice.
The history and fitment of safety devices for a classic handgun.
Here’s how the Model 700 Remington rifle, converted to single shot with a special loading ramp and serving as a dual-purpose bedding pillar with added central action screw, shoots with the best of them.
Quality tools area must for any project, including wood working. Here are the must-know basics.
Single Shot Shotguns The single shot shotgun can be smoothed up for hunting or for defense. RK Campbell’s April 2019 article “Coach Gun Smooth Up” did a darn good job covering side-by-side shotguns and is about the same idea on single shots.…
The Weapon Logic system from Secubit is an ecosystem of preventive maintenance and inventory management for large scale firearms management. Using an artificial intelligence-based system aimed at eliminating malfunctions in crucial situations, Weapon Logic is designed to improve mission success and personnel…
Disassembly, parts breakdown, and schematic of Beretta’s “semi-auto bolt action” rifle and carbine.
A double trigger shotgun can be converted into a single trigger even at a small shop. Here’s how it’s done.
Whether you buy a complete kit or you get it one piece at a time, now is the time to build. Here’s how I made an inexpensive AR-15 pistol.
Working and repairing a Civil War-era revolver.
Improving a Glock by fitting a Rival Arms slide and barrel. Here’s what to look for and practical considerations.
Learn the method Bob Marvel uses to build world-class 1911 pistols from the one who developed it.
Remington Model 10 The article by Mark R. Hollensen on the Remington Model 10 in the May 2019 issue was interesting and informative. They are interesting guns and somewhat challenging to work on. I’ve rebuilt three from parts. I would like to…
Master Piece Arms was named the of the Official Chassis of the 2019 Precision Rifle Series season, marking the third consecutive year the company earned the distinction. MPA Chassis are machined from 6061 aluminum, have a V-bedding system, adjustable cheek piece and…
While scarce before 2016, recent imports of this .22 trainer has raised interest in this unique “semi-auto bolt action” rifle and carbine.
Suitable for Winchester 190, 290, and Sears Roebuck & Co. Ted Williams 3T/3T-A tube-fed .22 rifles, this speedloader makes loading them faster and easier.
Once upon a time, there was a Glock G19 in my shop… Here’s the story and what I learned about inspecting and documenting my gunsmith work.
Rechambering a Model 700 Remington action from .222 Remington to .224 Valkyrie entails going to a shorter and larger diameter cartridge. We’ll accomplish this by enlarging the chamber and utilizing the existing barrel threads while not giving up much barrel length.
Simple is good. Often, a more basic optic of good quality will be the best choice for your customers.
Siamese Mauser Conversion Has American Gunsmith ever done an article on converting a Siamese Mauser action to .45-70? The barrel conversion seems pretty standard being basically a Mauser 98 along with opening up the bolt face. The biggest problem seems to lie…
Shooting ranges serve a critical role in the continued growth of gun ownership and shooting sports participation. The National Shooting Sports Foundation urges everyone to join us them this August for National Shooting Sports Month. Here are some ways to get involved: •…
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