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April 2020

April 2020 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

Issue 04

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8 articles · 29 pages

Page 5

CMMG RDB 5.7x28mm

CMMG Inc. began in central Missouri in 2002 and quickly developed into a full-time business. Known for their Radial Delayed Blowback actions, CMMG is now offering their 5.7 AR Conversion Magazine. Holding 40 rounds of 5.7x28mm, this magazine…

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Pages 6–8

Iver Johnson Hawk

Commander-type 1911-style handgun.

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Pages 9–14

Ithaca Flues Shotgun

How I repaired an Ithaca Flues 16 gauge double shotgun.

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Pages 15–17

Improved Wildcat Cartridges

Gunsmiths should be prepared to test the rifles we build and offer sound advice on some of the lesser understood aspects involved. Working with Improved or Wildcat cartridges fits right in here.

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Pages 18–20

Tech Sights

Mounting and using Tech Sights, an ideal aftermarket iron sight.

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Pages 21–23

Armorer Courses

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Armorer Courses.

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Pages 24–26

Cartridge Case Rings

Making a ring from a cartridge case can be done, but it may require an arduous session of imagination and machining ability.

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Page 27

Reader Forum

SCCU CXP-1 I have a SCCU CXP-1 that came in disassembled. The slide stop pin is not with the pistol and the recoil spring is hanging on something stopping the slide from being removed towards the front. I…

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In This Collection

  1. CMMG RDB 5.7x28mm p. 2
  2. Iver Johnson Hawk pp. 3-5
  3. Ithaca Flues Shotgun pp. 6-11
  4. Improved Wildcat Cartridges pp. 12-14
  5. Tech Sights pp. 15-17
  6. Armorer Courses pp. 18-20
  7. Cartridge Case Rings pp. 21-23
  8. Reader Forum p. 24
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