Stoeger Shotgun Repair
Working the ejection mechanism on a 12 gauge Stoeger double barrel shotgun.
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Maintenance & Repair
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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…
Daniel Defense MK18 Replacement Parts Schedule
Daniel Defense shares their parts replacement schedule to ensure that your AR-15 is being maintained to the point of zero failures due to part wear. Here is what you need to know to work on them.
Mossberg MVP Maintenance
The Mossberg patented bolt design using popular detachable magazines makes for a great rifle but problems can still occur. Here’s how I rectified one issue for my customer.
Remington R1 Repair
The product of recent work I performed with a focus on practical safety issues, here’s how I brought a Remington Model 1911 R1 up to safety specifications.
Repairing Firearms With Unusual Issues
Firearms are durable mechanical devices. So when they start having unusual issues, the problem can be difficult to diagnose. Here’s how I handled one such problem pistol.
There’s A Degree For That!
How a firearms instructor’s search for continuing education landed him an Associate of Science Degree in Firearms Technology.
Metalworking History
A brief overview of the history of metalworking and machining.
Dating Remington Firearms
Remington Arms has a unique and thorough coding system for dating and identifying their firearms. Here’s how to decipher it.
P.08 Luger Inspection and Repair
A common assembly error is corrected and a broken ejector replaced.
VICEBLOX and Brass Markers
Reviewing some new tools: The VICEBLOX Lock & Hold and a how-to on marking precision rifle brass for easy identification.
Brush Research Manufacturing
Abrasive nylon wheel brushes provide deburring for extremely hard metal parts. Here’s how JR Precision & Welding used Brush Research wheels for muzzle brake manufacturing.
Iver Johnson 1911A1 Carbine
I have written a number of books on the 1911 and it is by far my favorite handgun. I know how to use and maintain a 1911 and any problem I run across is like an old friend in anew dress. On…
BSD Fabrication and Works
The history and how-to of a gunsmith company startup.
Phoenix Arms HP22
Sometimes a repair can be as simple as replacing a part. Here’s how I handled repairing a Phoenix Arms HP22.
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Browning B-78 Repair I have a Browning B-78 in 30-06 Springfield with beautiful wood. Unfortunately, it will not eject nor lift the fired case. I suspect an ejector problem. I took it to an authorized Browning repair shop where they had it…
Winchester 1890
The case of the poorly-lined Winchester 1890 barrel. Here’s how I refurbished this classic 22 Short takedown rifle.
Ruger 22/45 Mark III
How to reassemble a Ruger rimfire handgun from a box of parts.
Stuck Case Repair
Restoring a Single Action Army after a blown case.
The “Manurhin Candidate”
There were times when I would only occasionally see a Manurhin revolver come in for service or repairs, and even then, primarily for cleaning and inspection. Over the past few years I have seen them come in more regularly and they all…
Shotgun Headspace Regulation
Bringing the shotgun headspace to standard dimensions can reduce persisting misfires.
Multitasker Series 3
A great multi-use tool for gunsmiths and armorers.
Reupping Tool Supply
Gunsmiths will inevitably acquire plenty of tools. It’s sometimes useful to look in to new offerings.
ACOG Maintenance
Simple maintenance checks and operation of Trijicon’s Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight.