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August 2010
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7 articles · 30 pages
Page 5
$27,846,304,300.00
That is the total influence the Firearms and Ammunition Industry had within the United States in 2009 according to a report commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation detailing the significant, positive economic impact we have on our…
Pages 6–10
Disassembly/Reassembly of The EMP 9C1 Pistol
Importer EMF turns up a brand new, American-made polymer 9mm handgun that carries a strong message.
Pages 11–12
Timney Trigger Installation on the Savage M112
A Model 631 Timney allows a safe pull weight from 1 ¼ - 4 pounds along with adjustment for sear engagement (creep) and over travel.
Pages 13–15
Repairing Damaged Screw Heads on Used Firearms
When contemplating a used firearm purchase the first thing I look for is rust. The next thing is “boogeredup” or damaged screw heads. Nothing screams amateur and abuse like a messed-up screw. By using ill-fitting screwdrivers countless side-plate…
Pages 16–19
It’s All In The Springs
Spring function is critical in any self-loading firearm, especially 1911s.
Pages 20–26
Lathes, Mills, Drills
Part 1: Key Considerations and Used Equipment. Unless you have unlimited funds, buying new or used machinery can be a challenge. Here are some points to consider when making these big purchases.
Pages 27–28
Reader Forum
Spring ield XD I would like to know how to remove the front and rear sights from the XD 9mm pistol. Can they be drifted out with a brass punch and a hammer? The front sight of the…
In This Collection
- $27,846,304,300.00 p. 2
- Disassembly/Reassembly of The EMP 9C1 Pistol pp. 3-7
- Timney Trigger Installation on the Savage M112 pp. 8-9
- Repairing Damaged Screw Heads on Used Firearms pp. 10-12
- It’s All In The Springs pp. 14-17
- Lathes, Mills, Drills pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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