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As this issue heads to the printer in late December, the anti-gun Governor of the state of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich (D), was taken into custody on federal corruption charges. I anticipate that within a few days, the Illinois legislature will remove him…
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.
Here’s a simple method for removing rust from a bluedsteel firearm without damaging the bluing.
Usually, a failure to go into battery is a simple matter to cure, but sometimes the search for the cause can prove to be exhausting.
A pair of custommade target knobs can be a simple and profitable add-on to a scope-installation job.
Winchester’s first single-shot rifle has been produced in numerous forms and variations by several different manufacturers’from its introduction in 1885 up to the present day.
Seeking Employment I recently reread your comments to Preston on “Learning Precision Machining” in the July 08 issue. I was interested in your comments about joining the American Pistolsmiths Guild and the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. I am a graduate of Trinidad…
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), firearm sales in 2008 rose 10 percent over 2007, and ran 15-percent higher in October alone. And these figures might be on the low side. My friends at Passport Holsters saw a 30-percent increase…
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.
Many times, what a shooter believes is an accuracy problem is simply a case of a gun that doesn’t come naturally to a point. Thus, the first thing to look at is the grip.
With some simple modifications, the inexpensive Bold trigger can be made to perform like triggers costing much more.
The Benelli Nova shotgun has a few unique features to consider before mounting a scope base, but these tips will make the job go smoothly and easily.
The popularity of the classic Winchester lever-actions has been renewed and restored by a new generation of replicas.
Identifying Walther Model 4 I recently acquired a Walther Model 4, second modification (dovetail rear sights), serial #975xx, from the family of a WWI veteran. A German-issue holster and one magazine came with the handgun. It is chambered for .32 ACP (7.65mm).…
In case you’re not familiar with it, Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) is a not-for-profit organization that was formed last year by companies in the shooting and outdoor-sports industries. HAVA was developed to raise awareness and to assist disabled veterans in their…
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.
Here’s one person’s story of the problems encountered and the solutions devised while converting this popular Ruger rifle from .22 to .17 M2.
Embossing is a practical and simple method that will put a more effective gripping surface on some of those slippery plastic stocks.
When accuracy really counts, many factors must be considered, and this includes truing up the locking lugs on bolt-action rifles.
Little information exists on this superior-quality bolt action, so make sure this takedown procedure finds its way into your permanent files.
Making Revolver Cylinders I have a question that you may be able to help me with. I’ve been working on firearms since 1968, specializing in long guns and also working on handguns. I am a machinist by trade and have taken metallurgy.…
The firearms industry has been celebrating the nomination of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin since she joined the Mc Cain ticket back in late August. And as you would expect, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and numerous…
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.
Whether you’re building up a new 1911 frame or repairing stripped-out grip screws, there are a few things you need to know about those tiny little bushings.
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