All Choked Up
An overview of shotgun choke use and maintenance.
Gunsmith Magazine
Article library
Full web articles from the American Gunsmith archive, organized for search and connected back to their original issue pages.
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Glock Safety Installation I was disappointed to find that the Learn Gunsmithing, The Troubleshooting Method book I received with my subscription did not include information on the P35 Hi Power, Glock, or CZ Witness pistols. I’m particularly interested in installing a safety…
Midwest Industries
Founded in 2003 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Midwest Industries makes a variety gunsmith tools and accessories for firearms. The majority of their products are designed and manufactured in their Wisconsin facility and are backed by a lifetime guarantee Among their newest is the…
Winchester 1895 Restoration
A tale of the Winchester 1895 that wouldn’t cock. Sorting out this old lever action seemed more like archaeology than gunsmithing.
Remington 870 Customization
The Remington 870 pump shotgun has the capabilities of being faster and easier to manipulate. Adding a red dot and easy to install furniture can really change how the shooter performs.
Star PD
The pistol in question is a handgun I have considerable personal experience with. I was an avid reader in school and first saw the Star Model PD on the cover of Guns and Ammo in 1975. A few years later I took…
Sales Practices
Practical advice on managing your gunsmithing shop and business.
Modular Pistol Sights
A history of the development and current state of modular sighting systems for handguns.
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T/C Contender I have been working on a Thompson Center Contender. When a barrel for a straight wall cartridge such as 44 Magnum is installed on either of my two frames there are no issues, however, when a barrel for a necked…
Automatic Tool Changer
Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Tormach Inc. makes CNC equipment ideal for small shops. Their goal is to make top-line CNC automation more affordable. The new Automatic Tool Changer for the Tormach 24R CNC Router is an example. The Tormach 24R CNC Router…
Working The Astra 400/1921
thousands of these noteworthy handguns are in American collections.
Bullpup and Electric Trigger, Part 2
A custom 22 Long Rifle bullpup rifle with an electric solenoid trigger system installed in a completed aluminum chassis.
Shop-made Lapping Tool
A bright new look at making your own inexpensive tool for lapping bolt lugs.
Eective Scope Mounting
Here’s the procedures I use in my shop for stress free scope mounting with final sight in.
Casting Bullets
Getting started with the oldest method of bullet making.
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Marlin Magazine Fix I have an early Marlin rifle with a malfunctioning magazine tube I’m trying to repair. The magazine has an outer tube that pulls forward and the inner tube stays in the receiver. How does the pin in the follower…
Rapid Gun Systems
Every gun store and range operation is different so Rapid Gun Systems offers a custom-built solution to meet each shop’s specific needs with their team of programmers. Their approach is a template to how any good management system should work. Customer Relationship…
FN Model 1949 and Variants
Working the semi-automatic FN Model 1949 or SAFN/FN-49 rifles and variants.
Bullpup and Electric Trigger, Part 1
Here’s how I built a 22 Long Rifle bullpup with an electric solenoid trigger system.
Remington 870 Maintenance Checks
Remington 870 Police and Express shotguns have differences, including maintenance checks. These checks are quick and easy to do and will ensure your 870 is running to the best of its abilities.
1903A3 Conversion to A4 Sniper Variant
Sniping and sniper rifles are subjects that have become very popular among riflemen of late. True sniper rifles are rare and very expensive. Here is how I built a replica of a 1903A4 from parts.
Job Security
An overview on a number of important considerations that will help ensure your business gains and retains customers while remaining profitable.
Glock Armorer Course
A review of the American Gunsmith Institute Armorer Course for Glock Pistols.
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Gunney GEAR The Gunney MAT is a gun-specific cleaning mat built to provide a clean, durable surface for shop work. Featuring patent-pending barrel holders at each end of the mat, the Gunney MAT is universal for any type of weapon. Created from…