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Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com) specializes in outdoor sports, nature, country living, military history, and reference books. If you have regular shotgun work in your shop, or are an aficionado, they have two titles of interest. Fine Shotguns: The History, Science, and Art of the…
Ruger’s brush buster is still going strong for more than five decades.
From colonial-era rifles carried on the “Owlhoot Trail” to John Dillinger’s Colt pistols, the history of the American outlaw is told in guns—weapons that became each man’s personal signature. Authors Gerry and Janet Souter peer into these criminal’s choices of derringers, revolvers,…
Rat Ri le Mounting a scope on a Stevens Model 15-A.
Chris Cheng was the overall winner of Top Shot on the History Channel. The television series brings a variety of applicants with varying backgrounds and has them compete in unconventional and ever-changing elimination events. Contestants have included military, law enforcement, and civilians—some…
Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Firearms: An Illustrated History (DK Publishing, http://bit.ly/1tc Bx Dz) charts the evolution of the gun for civilian and military use, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and artillery, from the development of…
As any of you know who have been following my articles in American Gunsmith, I probably come off as a crusty old dinosaur mired in the past glory of the early 19th century. However, looks, as well as the written word, can…
Maintaining the target quality Ruger Mark II, with thoughts on the Standard, Mark III and 22/45 models.
Whether we use them or just cherish them, those little .22s are worth all the care we can give them as we safeguard and protect these old guns.
How to create a better looking rifle stock, whether it is a two piece or standard.
Historical precedents for gain twist barrels and more urban legends.
The original builder of modern in-line muzzle loaders tells his tale.
Even the cheaper 1911s can be made more reliable with these upgrades.
what makes it tick?
The work horse handgun of the Department of Defense and winning choice of Production Division competition champions, here’s how to maintain the Beretta 92.
More than simply a handle, stocks and grips can add function, good looks and personality to your project.
A not-so-light once over with the new TP-9. If you’ve done much pistol work there are no real mysteries here, just some red flags.
This Western-themed rimfire was popular in the 1960s and may be encountered today.
Introduced at the 2012 SHOT Show, the 9mm Sting Ray is a new entry from Century Arms into the CCW marketplace.
Peeking well inside the crevasses will help diagnose firearm ailments. The Hawkeye Borescope lets you do just that.
Most 96 Mausers have matching numbers on all parts. Despite increasing collector interest, this action still ideal for customization.
Finishing up a machined stock into a custom, classic style.
Copper removal is an issue in the proper maintenance of centerfire rifle bores and Ultra Bore from Dyna-Tek Coatings is a solution.
Even starting with a pre-shaped stock leaves plenty of room for artistry in a custom rifle project.
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