Springfield Armory M1A Maintenance
Here’s how to disassemble and service the action and gas system of the M1A rifle.
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Mini Bench Mill for Gunsmithing
A large floor mill is nice but not necessary for many gunsmithing projects. Here’s how I make optimum use of a bench top machine.
The 45 Mauser Mystery
Addressing the issues I found when using an adapter to convert a Mauser 98 to 45 ACP.
Mossberg 42M Restoration
The restoration of an iconic World War Two training rifle took some skill and a little research. Here’s how I refurbished a Mossberg 42M.
Gun Part Sources
Some useful sources for gun parts and gunsmithing tools.
Muzzle Attachments
From humble beginnings, here is a history of muzzle attachments for the AR-15 and other firearms.
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Ghost Gun Misunderstanding Polymer80, Inc. was villainized by an NBC News article as a maker of so-called “ghost guns”. “Nevada-based Polymer80 is one of the largest manufacturers of do-ityourself ghost gun kits in the country. But that success has also put the…
Master Piece Arms Matrix
Master Piece Arms (MPA) makes a variety of precision and competition rifles, pistols, and accessories. Their newest is the MPA Matrix, a next generation rifle chassis designed for practical precision rifle competition, such as Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and National Rifle League…
J. C. Higgins 101.1/Savage 94
New tips on disassembly and maintenance of this classic shotgun.
Semmerling LM4 Hideout
Hideout guns are an interesting category of handgun. They’re usually smaller, thinner and lighter than other concealable firearms a citizen or off-duty cop would carry, but still with enough power to save your life with a well-placed shot or two. I don’t…
Shop Safety
A vital subject, here’s how to stay safe when working in your shop.
Stuck Parts and Extreme Measures
Have a stuck part that absolutely needs to be removed but refuses? This guide will help you remove it.
Stoeger Shotgun Repair
Working the ejection mechanism on a 12 gauge Stoeger double barrel shotgun.
FFL Software
Tools to help keep your firearm retail business in compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
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Siamese Mauser Conversion I found instructions on building a Siamese Mauser conversion to chamber 45-70 Government in an old copy of Rifle Magazine (issue 12, November-December 1970). Things don’t always as smoothly as planned, so here is how I addressed it. I…
Morton Go
Morton Salt, Inc. has been making salt for culinary, water softening, household, road deicing, food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and numerous other uses since 1848 and employs more than 3,500 people in Chicago, Canada, and the Bahamas. Salt Science, Inc. makes Hypochlorous Acid…
New Life for an Old Colt
The Colt Targetsman is a classic handgun based on the Woodsman. Here is how I restored a vintage Targetsman.
Certified Law Enforcement Armorer’s Course
Alright, so I have spent my entire adult life with some version of the AR-15. From learning to field strip and clean them in boot camp, to milling, drilling, and building several of my own in my workshop. Currently, the AR platform…
I’ll Take a Slug of That
Working with old and interesting guns likely requires precise custom internal measurements. Here’s why and how to slug your barrel.
Custom Action Wrench
Making your own gunsmithing tools allows customization, can save time by creating a needed tool in a pinch instead of waiting, and can save money. Here’s how I made a custom action wrench.
The History of SATPCO
Thomas G. Samworth and his Small Arms Technical Publishing Co. produced classic gunsmithing titles from 1928 through 1950 and single handedly created the firearms technical literature genre.
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Trulock CNC Upgrade As a sign of the times, Trulock Choke Tubes expanded their operations in 2022 by increasing automation. The company has added a Fanuc Robodrill long bed 4 axis vertical machining center, an automated vertical machining unit equipped with a…
Midwest Industries
Midwest Industries makes a variety of accessories and parts for firearms, including the AR, AK, FN, Henry, Kel-Tec, HK, Marlin, SIG, Remington, Steyr, Benelli, and others. They also makes tools for gunsmiths. Their newest tool is a multi-use block for working on…
Hill Country Rifles
Custom-built guns are the pinnacle of the gunsmithing art. Here’s how the gunsmiths at Hill Country Rifles make them.