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June 2005
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7 articles · 30 pages
Page 5
Project Child Safe on the Move
As we go to press, it’s been a busy few months for Project Child Safe’s fleet of 15 mobile classrooms as the vehicles spread out across the country, visiting nearly a dozen states and bringing firearm-safety education to…
Pages 6–10
Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 2
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
Jeweling Gun Parts
This simple process—accomplished with very basic equipment—not only adds to the appearance of working parts, it contributes significantly to mechanical function.
Pages 14–20
Do-It-Yourself Receiver Wrenches And Adapters
What happens when someone brings you a jewel that no one makes a wrench for? Here are some solutions for safely dealing with barrels, without marring someone’s “pet” rifle.
Pages 21–24
Working the Remington Model 1875/1890 Revolvers and Replicas
Remington’s 1875, a development of the Remington-Beals revolver, was a close competitor of the Colt Single Action Army, with which it shares many features.
Pages 25–26
Making and Using a Locking-Lug/ Bolt-Face Comparator
The exact length between the bolt face and its locking-lug camming surface is an important measurement. This precision tool takes the complication out of making that measurement.
Pages 27–28
Reader Forum
Jammin’ Daewoo I have a Daewoo DP51 that I bought new at a gunshow. It looks nice and feels pretty good, except the thing keeps jamming by feeding the next cartridge up before the expended shell case is…
In This Collection
- Project Child Safe on the Move p. 2
- Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 2 pp. 3-7
- Jeweling Gun Parts pp. 8-9, 22
- Do-It-Yourself Receiver Wrenches And Adapters pp. 10-15, 22
- Working the Remington Model 1875/1890 Revolvers and Replicas pp. 16-19
- Making and Using a Locking-Lug/ Bolt-Face Comparator pp. 20-21
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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