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Chick Blood
159 indexed articles · 2003–2017
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Articles by Chick Blood
Disassembly/Reassembly Of The CZ Phantom Pistol
Once upon a time there was a Czech pistol everyone seemed to have on their wish list but no one could buy. How times change for the better.
Aftermarket Trigger Overview
Options abound in the replacement trigger market. Here’s the scoop on installing exactly what your customers want and need.
Meet The Century Arms Centurion Model 39 Sporter
Don’t think of this purely Yankee-made rifl e as yet another run-of-themill AK-47. Despite its Kalashnikov roots, the Century Arms Centurion is a great example of the modern sporting rifles.
The Fractured History of The “Buntline Special”
It was never the favorite of Wyatt Earp and was named by a writer of tall tales. Still, one can get handed to you anyway.
Getting Familiar With The Mosin–Nagant Rifle
Technical advice applicable to the Mosin–Nagant Models 1891, 91/30, 27, 38, 39 and 44. Their actions are essentially the same.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr AUG Bullpup, Part 2
A look at Austria’s famed military rifl e. Getting further into and maintaining the trigger mechanism group of this Austrian-built, military bullpup-style rifl e.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Steyr AUG Bullpup, Part I
A look at Austria’s famed military rifl e. Part II will be dedicated to the trigger mechanism which requires further coverage.
Getting Familiar With The P238
A new entry from SIG SAUER joins the growing parade of CCW pistols. We think you’ll be seeing more of these than those of lesser quality.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Taurus 709 Slim
around this handgun you can tackle anything in the Taurus 700-series lineup.
Working With Talon Air Rifles
These Air Force airguns are available in three calibers, barrel lengths and models that are triplets with velocities up to 1450 feet per second.
Disassembly, Reassembly of the Savage Model 220
New to the firm’s line up of economical and accurate sporting guns, this one isn’t complicated but could be hiding a very large, problematical bear with an attitude.
More Than You Thought You Needed to Know about the Model 1885
There were High Wall and Low Wall models but both were mechanically identical to this fine Uberti reproduction.
Disassembly/Reassembly of The EMP 9C1 Pistol
Importer EMF turns up a brand new, American-made polymer 9mm handgun that carries a strong message.
Shop Work: Hammers and Triggers and Sears, Oh My!
It’s great to have machines but most of the top pros depend on hand tools in performing their precision custom work.
Disassembly and /Reassembly Of The EZ9/EZ40 Pistols
Identical except in caliber, repair or replacement of two assemblies in these new Serbian pistols must be left to Serbians.
Disassembly, Reassembly of the SSG 3000 Rifle
An offshore-built tactical marvel, the German-built SSG 3000 is an impressive import from Sig Arms.
Dissecting the Dan Wesson Revolver
Reports of the death of the Dan Wesson might be greatly exaggerated. Here’s how to treat one arriving in a plastic bag.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of The Savage Model 12
This Long Range Precision Varminter is the first to offer the right-ejection, left-loading, custom-made feature in a production rifle.
Checking Out An Old Classic: The Colt Model 1917
Be wary of what the owner wants you to do with this classic revolver!
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the KBI Jericho Pistol
This new version of the Jericho 941 imported by KBI comes in three sizes, three calibers, and two frame styles. All are worked in the same manner.
‘Detail Cleaning’ the Low-Tech Way
Here’s how to do a pretty thorough cleaning job on any firearm—even if you don’t want to (or don’t know how to) take it completely apart.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Remington 887 Shotgun
Designed especially for waterfowlers and new in all the right ways, the 887 surpasses the bestselling pump gun ever made (the 870) in many respects.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Sig Sauer P250 Pistol
An elegantly simple steel receiver and interchangeable grip frames combine to make this new pistol incredibly versatile.
Take an Insider’s Look At the Savage Accu Stock
This innovative polymer molding provides a rigid, one-piece assembly that keeps the action from moving in any direction, producing significant improvements in accuracy.