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June 2009
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7 articles · 32 pages
Page 5
FBI Background Checks for Firearm Purchases Hit 100 Million
Just as this issue went to press in April, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agency responsible for running the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), announced the completion of the 100 millionth instant background check since…
Pages 6–11
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Walther P22 Pistol
With most of its firing system contained between two inner sideplates, this Walther is one of those “busy” little pocket pistols.
Pages 12–16
Improving the Glock Model 23 With Aftermarket Parts
What Glock claims is “the safest handgun system available” can still be made more accurate and easier to shoot with some simple modifications.
Pages 17–19
Producing a “Faux-Parkerized” Finish with Dura Coat
Lauer Custom Weaponry’s spray-on coating will produce not only a durable substitute for Parkerizing, but a rainbow of colored finishes and camouflage patterns.
Pages 20–21
Metal Finishing: Polishing with Abrasive Stones
While clothand paper-backed abrasives are most commonly used in finishing metal prior to bluing or color case hardening, abrasive stones offer some distinct advantages.
Pages 22–26
Working the Winchester Model 1897 Slide-Action Shotgun
More than 100 years after its introduction, the Model 1897 dominates today on the cowboy-action courses as it once did in the fields and trenches.
Pages 27–30
Reader Forum
Rust-Removal Caution Having just finished the February 09 issue, I want to bring to your attention a caution about the article on electrolytic rust removal’namely a phenomenon called “hydrogen embrittlement” that can occur in heat-treated parts when immersed…
In This Collection
- FBI Background Checks for Firearm Purchases Hit 100 Million p. 2
- Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Walther P22 Pistol pp. 3-7, 17
- Improving the Glock Model 23 With Aftermarket Parts pp. 8-13
- Producing a “Faux-Parkerized” Finish with Dura Coat pp. 14-15, 17
- Metal Finishing: Polishing with Abrasive Stones pp. 16-17
- Working the Winchester Model 1897 Slide-Action Shotgun pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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