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September 2022
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
KBC Tools & Machinery
KBC (KBCtools.com, has a line of metal cutting power and hand tools of use for your shop. The KBC Metal Chop Saw comes in 7.25, 14, and 15-inch models and features a no-load speed of 1550 RPM, a…
Pages 6–12
Tuning Ruger Single Actions
Learn how gunsmithing students at Trinidad State College are taught to tune two-screw Ruger single action handguns.
Pages 13–15
Identifying Hindu Kush Guns
Named for the mountain range west of the Himalayas, here’s how I identify guns from the Hindu Kush for restoration.
Pages 16–17
3D Printing Realities
A discussion of the strength of 3D printed parts, some of the disadvantages, and how to mitigate them.
Pages 18–20
Girsan Regard
The Girsan Regard is a copy of the Beretta 92, a very interesting firearm with good interchangeability with Beretta parts. We’ll look at gunsmithing specifics, including interchangeability of parts with the Regard fourth generation model.
Pages 21–25
Dumoulin Mauser Barrel Work
Lock, stock, and a really good looking barrel! Here’s how I customized the inletting of an aftermarket rifle stock and improved the finish of an action for a custom build.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
Desert Eagle G Optic? I want to install ared or green dot sight on my 45 ACP Desert Eagle G model, however, it appears to me that this may not be what’s supposed to happen. I contacted the…
In This Collection
- KBC Tools & Machinery p. 2
- Tuning Ruger Single Actions pp. 3-9
- Identifying Hindu Kush Guns pp. 10-12
- 3D Printing Realities pp. 13-14
- Girsan Regard pp. 15-17
- Dumoulin Mauser Barrel Work pp. 18-22
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
MFGAxis Discussion