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June 2007
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7 articles · 33 pages
Page 5
Watching the Fallout from Virginia Tech
Even though it will’hopefully’be old news by the time you read this, as we go to press in late April, I can’t help but make a few observations on the recent tragedy on the Virginia Tech campus. As…
Pages 6–9
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Springfield EMP
This pocket-size 9mm will soon be chambered for the .40 S&W as well as the .45 GAP, packing a very large punch in a very small package.
Pages 10–12
Safely Removing Barrel Obstructions
When faced with something stuck in a barrel, you need to assess the situation carefully, then employ one of a few processes for removing the obstacle safely.
Pages 13–15
Using the Manson Precision Barrel-Crowning Tools
These well-thought-out tools make barrel crowning a breeze, producing a smooth chatter-free surface without the need for a lathe.
Pages 16–22
Glock Mods: An M1911 Man Branches Out
The Glock is no longer the mystery it once was. Today, the modifications necessary to optimize the Glock’s performance are almost as “standardized” as those of the 1911.
Pages 23–26
Working the Marlin Model 1891 .22 Lever-Action
Thanks in large part to the simplicity of its design and the quality of its manufacture, there are still thousands of these little lever guns in use after more than 100 years of service.
Pages 27–31
Reader Forum
Removing Revolver Endshake I recently acquired a Smith & Wesson Model 28 with recessed chambers. The cylinder appeared to have quite a bit of fore-and-aft play, so I measured the headspace and barrel/cylinder gap with feeler gauges. With…
In This Collection
- Watching the Fallout from Virginia Tech p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Springfield EMP pp. 3-6
- Safely Removing Barrel Obstructions pp. 7-9
- Using the Manson Precision Barrel-Crowning Tools pp. 10-13
- Glock Mods: An M1911 Man Branches Out pp. 14-17, 21
- Working the Marlin Model 1891 .22 Lever-Action pp. 18-21
- Reader Forum pp. 22-24
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