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August 2018
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8 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
New Timney Triggers
Timney’s new Calvin Elite replacement trigger for the 10/22 platform features a one-piece complete trigger assembly of CNC machined 6061-T6 aircraft grade billet aluminum. The trigger, sear, and hammer are wire EDM cut and heattreated steel for extended…
Pages 6–11
Beretta Model 76
Produced from 1971 to 1985, Beretta’s Model 76 was the company’s 70- series semi-automatic .22LR target pistol. Here’s how to maintain and work on it.
Pages 12–14
S&W Bodyguard Upgrades
A popular carry gun, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 from the M&P series can be made more comfortable and reliable by simple mechanical means. Here’s how I upgrade them.
Pages 15–16
The Safety Fast Shooting System
Carrying “cocked and locked” may give a threatening appearance to some. For those that need or want another option, here’s how to install the Cylinder & Slide Safety Fast Shooting System.
Pages 17–18
Permanent Rifle Bedding
Here’s the results of bedding a M1A rifle action in its stock permanently; that is, epoxied together as one unit. Ancillary comments on increasing stock rigidity are included.
Pages 19–23
Winchester 1912 Restoration
A project repairing and cold bluing a Winchester Model 1912.
Pages 24–26
Wood-Stocked AR-15s
The AR-15 was first created to take advantage of “space age” materials but new offerings can make modern sporting rifles more traditional. Wood stocks provide a classy new look to a combat classic.
Page 27
Reader Forum
Given what I now know, I prefer to use a proper sized BAT extension for convenience, however, shim stock with Loctite works just as well. As to why I didn’t try a bedding material, I simply didn’t think…
In This Collection
- New Timney Triggers p. 2
- Beretta Model 76 pp. 3-8
- S&W Bodyguard Upgrades pp. 9-11
- The Safety Fast Shooting System pp. 12-13
- Permanent Rifle Bedding pp. 14-15
- Winchester 1912 Restoration pp. 16-20
- Wood-Stocked AR-15s pp. 21-23
- Reader Forum p. 24
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