Storing Firearms
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1911 Extractors Up Close
Humble but essential, extractors are vital to proper 1911 function. Here’s how to make sure they work.
Revolver Sideplates, Cleaning And A Surprise
Proper revolver maintenance requires learning disassembly and that means avoiding sideplate damage. This overview also features a classic revolver with a surprise.
Keeping The Garand Running
Praised by Patton, the world’s first self-loading battle rifle remains popular. Here’s how to keep US Rifle, Cal. .30, M1 going.
1911 Reliability
Even Browning’s masterpiece needs tweaking to get it perfect.
All About Rifle Floor Plates
It is funny that something as simple as a trap door can give you so much trouble. Talking about rifle floor plates, I have seen them dented, varnished shut by an owner that did not remove the stock during a refinish job—or…
Working The Walther P38
Modern pistols can trace their roots to this landmark handgun.
Rifle Accuracy Problems And Their Solutions
Manufacturing and materials have improved greatly over the years but nothing is perfect. Here’s how to deal with fl aws found in your customer’s rifles.
A Look At Handgun Grips
Tasteful fitting, fi nishing and/or replacement of grips on a newly refinished handgun can enhance performance and improve the looks.
A Hard Look At The Revolver
merit. Here’s how to handle your customer’s hard-used handguns.
Working The Dan Wesson Revolver
A classic switch barrel revolver, manufacture of the Dan Wesson may be no more but you’re likely to run across them.
Fitting The Right 1911 Barrel For The Job
Be it for enhanced accuracy, feed reliability or due to actually being worn out, understanding the aftermarket options in 1911 barrels and how to install them is an oft-needed gunsmithing task.
Working The Webley MK III
The Webley MK III is among the most robust and reliable revolvers of all time. Previously quite a rare, a new wave of Webleys has found their way into shooter’s hands and are now more likely to cross your bench.
A Hard Look At 1911 Magazines
look for in the 1911.
A Primer On AR-15 Problems
Despite decades-old war stories, AR-15 rifles are rugged and reliable. However, not all ARs are created equal and even the best can have their moments.
Diamonds In The Rough: Reluctant 1911s
Despite an earned reputation for reliability, even John Browning’s famed design can hiccup.
Charter Arms Tune Up
I have respected the Charter Arms revolver line for a variety of reasons for some twenty years. The company has been around for some time under a variety of names and today MKS Supply handles distribution. These revolvers have offered an honest…
Tightening Up The .30 Carbine
Accuracy of United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1 is pretty dismal as issued but can be improved.
Notes On Glock Barrels
compatibility. Here’s how to replace or improve the barrel.
Working the M1A1 Springfield Rifle
With a service and competition reputation that proceeds it, this civilian make of the M14 is a good working rifle at a fair price.
Troubleshooting The Colt Defender
Learning nuances of specific handgun types will help you diagnose problems. Colt’s Defender is a showcase for learning the 1911.
It’s All In The Springs
Spring function is critical in any self-loading firearm, especially 1911s.
Working the Taurus PT92
Similar to Beretta’s 92F-series, this humble handgun is doing yeoman service. Here’s how improve one coming across your bench.
Working the .22 Rifle
A very common task facing professionals is the repair of rimfire rifles. The ins and outs of repairing them are best learned with time and study, not a heavy hand and iron will.