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December 2004
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7 articles · 26 pages
Page 5
Fifty Millionth Background Check Flags Felon
Do you have any idea how many instant background checks have been performed since the NICS system was instituted? I didn’t either until I read a press release issued by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) just before…
Pages 6–10
Working the Para-Ordnance LDA Carry Companion, Part 1
In this issue, we’ll explain how the LDA functions and how to disassemble it. Then next month, we cover detailed reassembly and troubleshooting.
Pages 11–14
Lining the .22-Caliber Rimfire Barrel
There are probably thousands of .22-caliber rimfire rifles relegated to closets or attics because the bores were neglected. Relining that bore will bring it back to life and put extra money in your pocket.
Pages 15–17
Troubleshooting the Star Model F .22 LR Pistol
The feeding problems common with the original Star Model F can usually be solved by switching to the newer-style magazines.
Pages 18–19
Understanding the Savage Accu Trigger
At first glance it might seem similar, but any resemblance between the Accu Trigger and the Glock’s Safe Action trigger is purely superficial.
Pages 20–21
Variable Speed Lathes: A Low-Budget Alternative
In a previous article, we used a DC motor to make a gunsmith’s lathe variable speed. Here’s a way to do it for a lot less money.
Pages 22–24
Reader Forum
Remington M17 Assembly I’m trying to put my brother’s Model 17 back together. It seems that some mishap occurred and he ran over the shotgun. The barrel and magazine are off the gun, and I’m trying to put…
In This Collection
- Fifty Millionth Background Check Flags Felon p. 2
- Working the Para-Ordnance LDA Carry Companion, Part 1 pp. 3-7
- Lining the .22-Caliber Rimfire Barrel pp. 8-11
- Troubleshooting the Star Model F .22 LR Pistol pp. 12-15
- Understanding the Savage Accu Trigger pp. 16-17
- Variable Speed Lathes: A Low-Budget Alternative pp. 18-20
- Reader Forum pp. 21, 23-24
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