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Robert K. Campbell
182 indexed articles · 2003–2024
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Articles by Robert K. Campbell
Nighthawk Custom DTS
The Nighthawk Custom Drop-In Trigger System provides an option for 1911s similar to AR-15 and other drop-in units.
Iver Johnson 1911A1 Carbine
I have written a number of books on the 1911 and it is by far my favorite handgun. I know how to use and maintain a 1911 and any problem I run across is like an old friend in anew dress. On…
Shadow Systems MR920
An overview of building highly-customized Glocks.
Smith & Wesson History
A history and overview of Smith & Wesson revolvers and their different generations.
Anatomy of a Blow Up
Preventing problems posed from prodigious pressures.
Stuck Case Repair
Restoring a Single Action Army after a blown case.
New Sight Tools
Real Avid sight tools for optics and irons.
Mc Millan Mc3 Stock
Building accurate rifles using Mc Millan’s precision stock.
Firing Pin Logic and Mechanics
An overview of a critical but overlooked part of every firearm.
Revolver Transfer Bars
I recently had a customer bring in a Ruger single action revolver from 1962, before the safety refitting. A young friend in the shop wanted to know if this was rarity. While there seems to be a number of people desiring it…
Lever Action Iron Sights
Iron sight options for lever action rifles.
Cold Blue
Cold bluing is a quick and easy, if not great, finish. Here’s how I restored an inexpensive pocket pistol on the cheap.
CZ 75 Kadet Adapter
How to fit the CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II, a 22 Long Rifle conversion unit for CZ 75/85-series pistols.
Glock 44
Glock imperfection? An overview of Glock’s 22 Long Rifle pistol.
Reupping Tool Supply
Gunsmiths will inevitably acquire plenty of tools. It’s sometimes useful to look in to new offerings.
Colt Python
The new Colt Python is a gun alone.
Adaptive Tactical 10/22
Adaptive Tactical makes numerous aftermarket parts. Here’s a project based on Ruger’s 10/22.
10mm 1911 Troubleshooting
1911 handguns chambered in 10mm have earned a reputation of unreliability. Here’s how to correct that.
Keeping Safety First
Overview of gunsmith safety procedures.
Tech Sights
Mounting and using Tech Sights, an ideal aftermarket iron sight.
Iver Johnson Hawk
Commander-type 1911-style handgun.
Converting Revolver Cylinders
How to work on dual-caliber cylinders and conversion cylinders to improve revolvers and increase the chamberings used.
Drop The Hammer
It is all in the trigger. Here are some new procedures I recently picked up working on 1911 pistols.
Increasing Trigger Pull
Gunsmithing usually reduces trigger pull weight but there are times when an increase is called for, especially when restoring handguns.