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American Gunsmith Staff
7 indexed articles · 2011–2019
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Articles by American Gunsmith Staff
Doug Koenig on Gunsmithing
A skilled gunsmith can customize any gun for improved performance but it takes first hand, higher-level shooting experience to fully appreciate what those customizations need to be. Here’s a champion shooter’s view on the craft.
Modern Case Hardening
Finishes have advanced greatly since basic bluing. Ferritic nitrocarburizing is incredibly durable but was never aesthetically pleasing. Blacknitride+™ and Armor Ti changes that notion.
New For 2018
A selection of new tools and parts for gunsmiths.
SHOT Show 2016
Overview of gunsmithing highlights from this year’s show.
SHOT Show 2012
Here’s your newest new from Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade!
Firearms Guide Review
A comprehensive resource for all gunsmiths and gun lovers, the DVD-based Firearms Guide a valuable reference.
SHOT Show 2011
Nobody can make everyone happy all the time but the NSSF seems to be trying. SHOT honcho Chris Dolnack has said the response from last year is a general consensus for hosting SHOT in January and that Las Vegas is the preferred…