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Additional Parts Sources I’ve used your Gun Part Sources from your website (AmericanGunsmith.info/gun-parts). I’ve used several that weren’t on that list. Allegheny Arms (AlleghenyArms.com). Suppliers of threaded barrels.; Black Guns Wood (Black- GunsWood.com). Wood furniture for AR-15 rifles/carbines.; Hoosier Gun Works (Hoosier…
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has compiled their Firearm Industry Economic Impact and found that our industry has increased 322% since 2008. The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased to $80.73 billion in 2022…
built conventional competition pistol.
When having a blast meets the need for speed! Here’s how I created a solution for quicker reloading of an over and under shotgun.
My customer brought in a Weatherby Vanguard with a suspiciously stuck bolt. Here’s how I fixed it.
Thinking about buying a mini mill? Here’s how to determine the best fit for your shop.
Installing and using the Shield Arms Magazine Catch and Magazine Conversion for Glock 43X and 48 9mm handguns.
Winchester M59 I am having trouble getting a Winchester M59 12 gauge into proper adjustment. I have books that describe servicing this action throughout and I understand it, however, when I carefully set the plug in the rear of the action return…
Real Avid is a leader in firearm tools and continually develops new options for gun building and repair. One of their top options is the Master Gun Vise, a multi-axis bench-mounted position-locking vise, a design specifically for gun work. The workpiece can…
A clean sweep! A how-to on repairing, restoring, and refinishing a Broomhandle Mauser.
The Winchester 94 is a classic, influential lever action rifle. How much restoration on these rifles is enough to bring them to good shooting condition while maintaining the gun’s character?
Working on the Stevens Model 311 Series F double barrel shotgun.
The case of the sticky Steyr. How I found and addressed issues with a Steyr Mannlicher SSG-69 PI bolt action rifle.
The various forms and faces of competition facing you and your gunsmithing business.
Ballistol I am a satisfied subscriber, former mechanic, and journeyman tool maker. Brian Smith’s “Corrosion Basics for Gunsmiths” (February 2023) was very informative and comes across as authoritative. I feel I learned a lot from it but have a question about his…
Celerant has supported the firearms and outdoor sporting goods industries since 1999. Their retail software and e Commerce solutions support firearm retailers with an all-in-one store point-of-sale (POS) system which integrates with online sales and range management. FFL dealers can use a…
Working the US-made SIG P210A models. by Brian R Smith This isn’t your Swiss police or German borderguard P210. The American-made P210A in Standard, Target, and Carry is different in design details, much improved ergonomically, and is every bit as accurate as…
A synopsis of learning about and using adhesives. Here’s what I’ve learned about different products and surface preparation over the past 65 years.
Give me a brake! Here’s how I outlined the design and manufacture of a custom muzzle brake.
What’s old is new. An overview of working vintage handguns such as the Arcadia Machine & Tool Hardballer 1911.
An aperture sight with a longer sight radius can improve accuracy. I bought one and built another.
Generational Changes and Firearms I want to thank Brian Smith for his special report “Generational Changes and Firearms” (April 2023). I read a lot and cannot remember enjoying reading an article as much as that. Being born in 1956, I felt like…
SHOT University is an online continuing-education resource for firearm industry professionals. Created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the coursework includes dozens of elearning modules covering everything from OSHA and ATF compliance to training program creation, social media best practices, and retail…
Improving the Bond Arms Rowdy .45LC/.410 trigger.
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