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August 2017
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8 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Smart Armor Cube
Smart Armor in partnership with Arrow Electronics has developed their Smart Cube, a Bluetooth-enabled smart lock monitored and controlled via i OS or Android app for securing and monitoring access. Easily installable, the 1.25" cube includes an app…
Pages 6–9
Hi-Point CF-380
Detailed disassembly and maintenance of an inexpensive .380 pistol.
Pages 10–15
Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 2
How barrel characteristics influence pressure, shooting military ball ammo, and determining optimal twist rates.
Pages 16–18
Making Holes Disappear
A restoration approach to handling unsightly holes in a firearm.
Pages 19–22
Ruger SR1911R Upgrade
Working Ruger’s take on a Browning classic.
Pages 23–25
Scope Leveler Device
Canting a rifle will always degrade accuracy to some extent but there are positive measures that can be taken to alleviate this on our way to reliable accuracy. Here’s how to make, install, and test a scope leveler.
Page 26
Gunsmith Time
It’s time to think about time… and your bottom line.
Page 27
Reader Forum
Noble 33A Parts I have a Noble 33A pump action rifle chambered in .22 LR. The rifle belongs to a friend and I am trying to get it into working order. I have been trying to locate extractors…
In This Collection
- Smart Armor Cube p. 2
- Hi-Point CF-380 pp. 3-6
- Barrels For Custom AR-15s, Part 2 pp. 7-12
- Making Holes Disappear pp. 13-15
- Ruger SR1911R Upgrade pp. 16-19
- Scope Leveler Device pp. 20-22
- Gunsmith Time p. 23
- Reader Forum p. 24
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