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Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Kahr P-Series Pistols
Owners seem to love their Kahr pistols, and you’ll love the fact that’big or small’ they all come apart and go back together the same way.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Ruger LCR Revolver
Designed to handle .38 Special +P ammo, Ruger’s new hammerless lightweight is expected to be popular for concealed carry or lawenforcement backup.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Little Sharps Rifle
With this 80-percentscale replica, Charles Daly has brought the old buffalo gun down to deer-hunter size.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Walther P22 Pistol
With most of its firing system contained between two inner sideplates, this Walther is one of those “busy” little pocket pistols.
Producing a “Faux-Parkerized” Finish with Dura Coat
Lauer Custom Weaponry’s spray-on coating will produce not only a durable substitute for Parkerizing, but a rainbow of colored finishes and camouflage patterns.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Charter Undercover Revolver
All the Charter Arms revolvers take down and go back together in the same manner. You will, however, need a special factory tool for reassembly.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Sig Sauer P250 Pistol
The buyer has a choice of three calibers and gripframe sizes, but you can service them all in the same manner.
Dissecting the Sig Sauer Mosquito .22 Pistol
This little semi-auto forces you to know where you are, where you’re going, where you’ve been, and how to get back to where you started. And that’s only if you can get beyond the starting point.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Ruger SR9 Pistol
From a company long known for simplicity in handgun design, this pistol can be considered the exception. But, following these instructions, you need not shy away from working with it.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Ruger P345 Pistol
Whether it’s with or without the accessory rail, both versions of this pistol are taken down and put back together in exactly the same way.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol
After an introduction to global military and police markets, this new S&W auto is now rolling out to civilian buyers. You can expect it to be popular.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Marlin XL7 Rifle
When this rifle comes your way as a plastic bag full of parts, there are some things you can do with it and some you can’t.
Dates Set for 2009 Gunsmith Career Fair
“How do I get to be a gunsmith and where can I get a job?” The answers to those questions can be found this spring in Altoona, Iowa.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the CZ70 Semi-Automatic Pistol
Although it looks remarkably like the Walther PPK of 007 fame and shares a common ancestor, there are some significant differences in the CZ70’s takedown procedure.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Ruger LCP Pistol
This new entry in the concealed-carry pistol market may change a few minds about Ruger pistols.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Zastava M88 Pistol
This recently debuted combination of proven designs is an extremely reliable and economical personal-defense pistol. Here’s the inside story.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Browning Cynergy Shotgun
Here’s what you need to know to service the shotgun Browning calls its “third generation over/ under.”
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Smith & Wesson i-Bolt Rifle
After a few experiments with offshore production, the handgun giant is building this premium long gun right here in the U. S.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Browning T-Bolt
Like the 1960s version, the new T-Bolt is a straight-pull action. Unlike the older version, the new model has at least one feature that’s sure to give the gunsmith migraines.
Solving Extraction, Ejection, and Feeding Problems on the Marlin 39A
Here’by popular demand’are the most common problems with one of America’s favorite .22 lever-action rifles, along with tips on how to resolve them.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the New Ruger Alaskan Rifle
Basically, the Alaskan is a version of the familiar Model 77 Mark II. But beware of the differences; there’s only one way to avoid the potential trouble that lurks beneath its floorplate.
Recutting and Restoring Worn Or Damaged Stock Checkering
Here’s how to amaze your customers and sweeten your cash flow with a new skill you might have hesitated to offer before.
Disassembly/Reassembly of the Remington Model 105 CTi Shotgun
Advertised as “the world’s most advanced autoloader,” this new scattergun can’t be dismantled like any other Remington gasoperated shotgun.