Digital edition
September 2017
Digital edition
Inside this issue
Browse the contents, search the full issue, or open any section at its first page.
8 articles · 30 pages
Page 5
Vedder Light Tuck IWB
Self defense is an increasingly popular reason for gun ownership. With some legal provision for concealed carry in every State, having the effective means of carrying is an important part of the process. Vedder’s Light Tuck IWB is…
Pages 6–10
M1 Carbine
An overview of the iconic United States military issue Personal Defense Weapon of World War Two.
Pages 11–14
Winchester Model 67A
Here’s how to repair and mount a scope on Winchester’s Model 67A rimfire rifle.
Pages 15–20
Checkering Gunstocks
A gunsmith’s overview of how he checkers a stock.
Pages 21–23
The Distressed Finish
When a customer wants a gun refinished, they usually want it brought to a bright, new luster as a general rule. However, some shooters, particularly cowboy action shooters, want a distressed or “battleworn” finish. The end result of…
Pages 24–25
Marlin 336 Firing Pin
Parts replacement poses unique differences among firearms. Here’s how replacing the firing pin on a Marlin Model 336 lever action went.
Pages 26–27
Savage Case Extraction
Work on a Savage Model 112 revealed case extraction problems. Installation of a well-placed shim on the bolt baffle assembly solved it.
Page 28
Reader Forum
P64 Makarov I have a P64 Makarov that locks back on the final round, sometimes in the middle of firing a magazine. It is very hard to clear. I question that it is wear related because otherwise the…
In This Collection
- Vedder Light Tuck IWB p. 2
- M1 Carbine pp. 3-7
- Winchester Model 67A pp. 8-11
- Checkering Gunstocks pp. 12-17
- The Distressed Finish pp. 18-20
- Marlin 336 Firing Pin pp. 21, 23
- Savage Case Extraction pp. 22-23
- Reader Forum p. 24
MFGAxis Discussion