Conversion Cylinders
Working with and understanding conversion cylinders for blackpowder revolvers.
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Iver Johnson 1911A1 Carbine
I have written a number of books on the 1911 and it is by far my favorite handgun. I know how to use and maintain a 1911 and any problem I run across is like an old friend in anew dress. On…
Shadow Systems MR920
An overview of building highly-customized Glocks.
Smith & Wesson History
A history and overview of Smith & Wesson revolvers and their different generations.
Anatomy of a Blow Up
Preventing problems posed from prodigious pressures.
New Sight Tools
Real Avid sight tools for optics and irons.
Stuck Case Repair
Restoring a Single Action Army after a blown case.
Mc Millan Mc3 Stock
Building accurate rifles using Mc Millan’s precision stock.
Firing Pin Logic and Mechanics
An overview of a critical but overlooked part of every firearm.
Revolver Transfer Bars
I recently had a customer bring in a Ruger single action revolver from 1962, before the safety refitting. A young friend in the shop wanted to know if this was rarity. While there seems to be a number of people desiring it…
CZ 75 Kadet Adapter
How to fit the CZ 75 Kadet Adapter II, a 22 Long Rifle conversion unit for CZ 75/85-series pistols.
Cold Blue
Cold bluing is a quick and easy, if not great, finish. Here’s how I restored an inexpensive pocket pistol on the cheap.
Lever Action Iron Sights
Iron sight options for lever action rifles.
Reupping Tool Supply
Gunsmiths will inevitably acquire plenty of tools. It’s sometimes useful to look in to new offerings.
Glock 44
Glock imperfection? An overview of Glock’s 22 Long Rifle pistol.
Colt Python
The new Colt Python is a gun alone.
10mm 1911 Troubleshooting
1911 handguns chambered in 10mm have earned a reputation of unreliability. Here’s how to correct that.
Adaptive Tactical 10/22
Adaptive Tactical makes numerous aftermarket parts. Here’s a project based on Ruger’s 10/22.
Keeping Safety First
Overview of gunsmith safety procedures.
Iver Johnson Hawk
Commander-type 1911-style handgun.
Tech Sights
Mounting and using Tech Sights, an ideal aftermarket iron sight.
Drop The Hammer
It is all in the trigger. Here are some new procedures I recently picked up working on 1911 pistols.
Converting Revolver Cylinders
How to work on dual-caliber cylinders and conversion cylinders to improve revolvers and increase the chamberings used.
Maintaining Military Bolt Action Rifles
Military bolt action rifles are decades old but can continue giving many more years of service if cared for properly. Here’s how.