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May 2005
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7 articles · 28 pages
Page 5
Optimism Remains High for Legal Reform
When the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, commonly referred to as S.659 and, later, S.1805, finally appeared ready for a Senate vote in early March, optimism was dampened by political reality. The bill had overwhelmingly passed…
Pages 6–10
Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 1
This M1911 clone raised a rifle company from the ashes, and went on to be come one of the most popular and highly regarded pistols on the market today.
Pages 11–13
Making and Using A Chamber-Neck Gauge
This chamber-neck gauge, easily fabri cated with common materials, provides a critical measurement required for safe and accurate shooting.
Pages 14–16
Give New Life to an Old Stock
Restoring and refinishing an old and worn stock—especially renewing the checkering— is a great way to prepare for more serious woodworking projects in the future.
Pages 17–18
Firing Pins: Size Matters
The size and shape of a firing pin, as well as the striker-spring force, are important to proper primer ignition—especially when using the appearance of a fired primer as a chamber-pressure indicator.
Pages 19–24
Make that Converted MAS 1949-56 Work Right
Converting the surplus MAS 49-56 into a handy .308-caliber rifle would have been a great idea—if the importer had done the job right. Here’s what you need to do to make one work properly.
Pages 25–26
Reader Forum
S&W Scope Mount I need the scope-mount drilling specs for the current production Model 41, 7-inch barrel. I have an older gun that I would like to drill and tap to match the current production, but I cannot…
In This Collection
- Optimism Remains High for Legal Reform p. 2
- Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 1 pp. 3-7
- Making and Using A Chamber-Neck Gauge pp. 8-9, 15
- Give New Life to an Old Stock pp. 10-13, 15
- Firing Pins: Size Matters pp. 14-15
- Make that Converted MAS 1949-56 Work Right pp. 16-21
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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