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March 2022

March 2022 cover — Gunsmith Magazine, The American Gunsmith Archive

Issue 03

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8 articles · 30 pages

Page 5

Statistics vs. Gun Control

Leah Libresco is a statistician, former newswriter for the data journalism site Five Thirty Eight, and Yale alumna. Despite holding anti-gun opinions, she decided to let data drive her study results rather than emotions. Here is what she…

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Pages 6–10

Ruger GP100 Optic

Here’s how I installed a “no drill-no tap” mount and handgun scope on a Ruger GP100 revolver to improve my accuracy.

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Pages 11–12

The Future of the Past

Some of the best designs in the gun world today are firearms first released over a century ago. Many professional gunsmiths specialize in these classics. Over a hundred years old, the 1911 remains a high performance standard.

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Pages 13–15

Corrosion Resistance

Improving corrosion resistance is critical to protect precision manufactured goods such as firearms. Here’s how Accurate Plating & Weaponry does it.

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Pages 16–18

Mossberg MVP Maintenance

The Mossberg patented bolt design using popular detachable magazines makes for a great rifle but problems can still occur. Here’s how I rectified one issue for my customer.

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Pages 19–22

Big Horn Armory

Because big is better! Finding a niche market in big bore guns, Big Horn Armory offers custom gunsmith services. Here’s how they build the big guns that built their business.

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Pages 23–26

Choate Shotgun Upgrades

Having started by offering the first aftermarket shotgun magazine extensions, Choate Machine & Tool offers a diverse line of upgrade items for your shotgun projects.

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Pages 27–28

Reader Forum

Market Report Capstone Partners, a middle market investment banking firm, compiled a report on the firearms industry. Based on 2021 data, the Tactical Industry Update (Consumer, Law Enforcement, and Defense) showed the industry experienced significant growth throughout the…

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In This Collection

  1. Statistics vs. Gun Control p. 2
  2. Ruger GP100 Optic pp. 3-7
  3. The Future of the Past pp. 8-9
  4. Corrosion Resistance pp. 10-12
  5. Mossberg MVP Maintenance pp. 13-15
  6. Big Horn Armory pp. 16-18, 22
  7. Choate Shotgun Upgrades pp. 19-22
  8. Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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