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Chick Blood
159 indexed articles · 2003–2017
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Articles by Chick Blood
Working the Henry Big Boy Rifle
There are major differences between this rifle and the small-bore Golden Boy we covered in the February 2004 issue.
Exploring the New Taurus PT24/7
Taurus has never made a pistol like this one, and the company predicts it will be the next gun to be copied by everyone else.
Dissecting the Smallest CZ, The P-01 Semi Auto
We revisit the Czech Weapons Factory for a close look at disassembly procedures for this compact version of the CZ PCR police model.
Working with the Marlin T900-Series Small Bore
A totally redesigned trigger system has joined a 50-year-old barrel-making method to produce these new rimfires.
Going Beyond the Owner’s Manual With the Centurion Coach Gun
When we first saw it at the S. H. O. T. Show, we thought it was a percussion gun. We were fooled.
Adding a Manual Safety To the Glock Pistol
A simple kit and a simple set of fixtures make the installation a snap, and won’t void the pistol’s warranty.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Browning Model 1885 High Wall
The mechanical differences between the original Browning design and the early Winchesters were insignificant. But things have changed considerably.
A Complete Guide to Take-Down/ Reassembly of the CZ-52
Initially designed to use the Czech Army’s M48 machine-gun round, this pistol served until the demise of the Soviet Union.
Converting a Percussion Revo to Centerfire
Cartridge conversions are nothing new, but there is at least one to go about the process.
Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Taurus Model 63
Except for a stock nut and a key-operated security system, this Taurus rifle is a dead ringer for the original Winchester.
Taking Down the Beretta U22 NEOS
It appears to be patterned after a space hero’s ray gun, but it shoots .22 Long Rifles rather than a death ray.
Disassembly/Reassembly of The Henry Golden Boy Rifle
Named rifle of the year in 2001, the second thing you’ll probably be asked to do to this rifle is to give it a detailed cleaning.
Modify the New Model Blackhawk For Cowboy-Action Shooting
Here’s how to give the Blackhawk a sweeter trigger and speed up reloading with a cylinder that rotates in either direction.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Taurus Model 62 Rifle
Though faithful to John Browning’s original design, Taurus’ reproduction is a far safer rifle by present-day standards.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Browning A-Bolt II
Here’s how to approach any of the of Browning A-Bolt II rifles your customers may bring in for servicing or repair.