Hunting Tactical Super Sixty
Hunting Tactical, maker of the HT60 stock, now offers an upgraded Marlin 60: The Super Sixty.
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Increasing Trigger Pull
Gunsmithing usually reduces trigger pull weight but there are times when an increase is called for, especially when restoring handguns.
Taurus G2 Pistol Improvement
These inexpensive handguns can be a good choice, especially with the modifications and attention outlined here.
Remington 783
Tips and procedures for working with this newer Remington rifle.
Keeping Garands Running
How to keep America’s classic battle rifle running well.
Hogue Over Molded Stock
A hard look at Hogue’s rifle stocks molded from durable synthetic rubber. Are they a viable improvement?
More on Running the 1911
Additional tips on everyone’s favorite Browning design.
Dovetail Sights and Measurements
Typical dimensions for installing and working with sights dovetailed into pistol slides.
1911 Grip Safety
The history and fitment of safety devices for a classic handgun.
Woodworking Tool Basics
Quality tools area must for any project, including wood working. Here are the must-know basics.
Starr Revolvers
Working and repairing a Civil War-era revolver.
Rival Arms Glock Builds
Improving a Glock by fitting a Rival Arms slide and barrel. Here’s what to look for and practical considerations.
Sighting In Fixed- Sight Revolvers
Fixed sights are not readily adjustable but within a gunsmith’s ability Here’s how to do it.
Hunting Tactical
Rifles can be improved by replacing the stock. Here’s how I repurposed a Marlin 60 rifle.
Coach Gun Smooth Up
Short barreled side-by-side shotguns are classic defense guns and still maintain popularity today. Here’s how to slick them up for improved use.
Rossi M37 Revolver
A take on the classic snubnose revolvers popular for concealment for years, here’s how to conduct disassembly and troubleshooting on the Rossi M37.
Re-Purposing Butchered Guns
A butchered pawn shop “Half Fitz” snubnose needed anew lease on life. Here’s how I converted it to a snake gun for a reasonable sale.
Marlin 60
The Marlin 60 is a ubiquitous .22 rifle and one is likely to eventually find its way into your shop. Here’s how to disassemble, maintain, functions check, and fix it.
Kimber K6s Revolver
While looking very much like a S&W J-Frame, the Kimber K6s shows some improvements.
The Seecamp Conversion
Louis Seecamp was a 1911 fan and advocate of double actions for carry. Here’s how to work common problems with his conversion.
Fitting Tombstone Grips
A guide to grip fitting procedures. I’ll demonstrate using Tombstone Grips but this will work for others.
Improved AK Trigger
Kalashnikov rifles are the most produced in history. Every firearm can benefit from an improved trigger. Here’s an evaluation and installation instructions for FIME Group’s FCG trigger for AK/RPK rifles.
Ruger Revolver Tuning
Ruger’s single-action revolvers have a deserved reputation for reliability but benefit from gunsmith attention. Here’s how to tune them up.
The Traveling Gunsmith
Gunsmiths may be called to appraise and work on firearms away from the shop. Here are some insights and tales from having taken my skills on the road.