Disassembly and Reassembly of the Winchester 1892 Takedown Rifle
Though the mighty Model 1886 was highly successful, the smallercaliber Model 92 became equally popular and is still going strong.
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Target Triggers: Delivering Top Work for Top-Notch Shooters
The smoothest target trigger requires lots of stoning and honing, and just when you think you’re nearly finished you’ve only just begun.
Converting Remington Safeties To Left-Hand Operation
Left-handed shooters receive very little attention from firearms manufacturers, it seems. With the following methods, many of the safeties on Remington firearms can be converted to help the lefties out.
Problem Solving with “Slip-of-the-Step” Ejectors
Precise shaping and accurate heat treatment of the levers is essential for reliable functioning with this type of ejector.
Thoughts on Working The Walther P1/P38
Many of our modern semi-automatic pistols have features first seen on these older Walthers. Understanding them will help to put you ahead of the handguns learning curve.
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Parts for 16-Gauge Stevens I am trying to locate information and parts for a J. Stevens Arms Company 16-gauge break-barrel shotgun. I have no idea what the model number is; it has been removed. The barrel has been shortened to an illegal…
Winners Announced in Annual Contests
Hundreds of photos and stories about newcomers to the shooting sports poured into the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) headquarters for the annual Step Outside® photo and story contests. From that extensive field of entries, judges selected three winners in each contest.…
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Sigarms P210-6
A variation of the classic Browning design with some significant im provements, this Sig is considered to be the finest production pistol ever made—and its performance lends support to that reputation.
Gunstock Restoration and Refinishing: Tips from a Specialist
With some serious effort and attention to detail, most damage can be repaired, and stocks can be brought back to new or better than new condition.
Making and Installing An External Hammer Safety
Sometimes creative measures must be taken to ensure the safety of a firearm. In this case, a failing rebound safety was corrected simply and inexpensively by installing a custom-made automatic safety.
Smoothing the Taurus Double-Action Revolver
Since the company produced its first revolver in 1941, Taurus products have continually improved. Still, any revolver can benefit from the hands-on attention of the skilled and patient gunsmith.
Troubleshooting a Troubled Carbine
This new Rossi M92 Puma Carbine, chambered for the powerful .454 Casull, left the factory with some problems that should have been addressed there.
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Winchester 97 Barrel Removal I’ve got a 97 Winchester in my shop and I am having trouble getting the magazine tube to slide forward. The tube rotates and feels like it unlatch es, but it refuses to slide forward so I can…
SCTP Kicks Off New Season
If its first event of the new season is any indication, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is in for a big year. SCTP kicked off its third season in January with a hugely successful regional invitational…
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Beretta CX4 Storm
This politically correct carbine has found a home with more than a few po lice departments, and is becoming popular for home defense.
Convert Browning’s Manual Safety to Automatic on the Superposed
This well-respected shotgun can be updated and made safer for hunting with this relatively simple and straightforward safety conversion.
The Unique Ballester-Molina .45: Parts Replacement and Interchangeability
At first glance it might appear to be just another M1911 clone, but there are some differences you should be aware of before agreeing to repair or rework this Argentine military pistol.
Accurizing and Improving the Marlin 900-Series Rimfire Rifles
The recent series of rimfire rifles from Marlin Sporting Arms have several improvements. With a little bit of tweaking, these rifles can be come even more accurate and more pleasurable to shoot.
Making a Custom Hammer Spur
Sometimes the smallest part added to a gun can enhance shooting ease, safety, and enjoyment. If you can’t find that special part, making your own becomes the only practical option.
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Intermittent Remington I got in a Remington Model 700 .30-06 last week that would not fire, according to the customer. He said it happens all the time. The firing pin drops, but not hard enough to fire, though it leaves an indent…
Project Child Safe on the Move
As we go to press, it’s been a busy few months for Project Child Safe’s fleet of 15 mobile classrooms as the vehicles spread out across the country, visiting nearly a dozen states and bringing firearm-safety education to as many as 150…
Profile of the Kimber Custom II, Part 2
This M1911 clone raised a rifle company from the ashes, and went on to be come one of the most popular and highly regarded pistols on the market today.
Jeweling Gun Parts
This simple process—accomplished with very basic equipment—not only adds to the appearance of working parts, it contributes significantly to mechanical function.
Do-It-Yourself Receiver Wrenches And Adapters
What happens when someone brings you a jewel that no one makes a wrench for? Here are some solutions for safely dealing with barrels, without marring someone’s “pet” rifle.