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AMT Automag III I inherited an AMT Automag III and found the September 2015 article about it interesting. In cleaning the pistol I found a stainless steel pin inside (0.125" diameter, 0.750" length). I cannot find where this pin goes in the…
Millions of Americans feel the tug to participate in what may be the ultimate interaction with the natural world: Hunting. For many hunters, it’s a time for sharing long-established traditions with family members and friends. Those who are successful in their hunts…
This compact polymer .45 is a popular concealed carry option. Here’s how I repaired one a customer brought into my shop.
Acustomer’s broken stock had all the looks of a throwaway until a closer look revealed otherwise.
Installing recoil pads on synthetic stocks instead of wood.
We don’t know the extent of a job until digging in, especially with older guns like the Winchester Model 62 or firearms without schematics.
The quest for accuracy began the day firearms were invented and hasn’t abated since. A loud noise and huge fireball means nothing if the projectile doesn’t find its mark.
Letter From Brownells I really got a kick out of Joe Carlos mention of “gun plumbers” in his great article, “Predicting Barrel Wear, Part Two” in the July 2014 issue of American Gunsmith. Thank you for mentioning Steve Schmidt’s Gun Cleaning Clinic…
It might not be the first but it won’t be the last made to chamber the Winchester Super Magnum rimfire.
Part one gave examples of customer expectations when bringing their rifle in with accuracy problems. Here’s how to further help.
Three things I’d rather not hear are, “I’m from the IRS,” “We’re out of beer,” and “This damn rifle won’t shoot.”
Unmarked or mismarked guns can be hazardous. When buying new guns you can count on them being clearly marked with the caliber or gauge, but the used gun market is full of pitfalls.
Especially when working with old, out-of-production guns, creative problem solving is key in good gunsmithing.
Transforming neglected wall hangers into good shooting condition.
Ithaca Model 37 Several years ago I inherited an Ithaca Model 37 20 gauge. The prior owner lived very close to salt water on the gulf coast. Because the shotgun came from the deep South I recently disassembled, cleaned, and replaced the…
A former Army Reserve Marksmanship Program Armorer delves into maintaining match grade AR-15s.
Gunsmiths are machinists and metalworkers also working with firearms, sort of like furniture composed of metal and wood.
’m I being a little facetious with the The Perils of Pauline reference in the deck but sometimes a small business owner seems to be tied to the railroad tracks while a laughing bureaucrat looks on and twirls his mustache. In the…
“Drop-in part” doesn’t always mean “drop in to your gunsmith’s shop with your parts” and can be used for custom work without machining and only minimal fitting.
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.
We’ll start with pitting and cleaning rod damage. In the decade plus that I was the armorer for the Army Reserve Shooting Team I replaced about as many barrels that were damaged by rough or improper cleaning or pitted due to neglect…
Working on the Ruger Mini-14 gas block should not be part of routine maintenance, however, when that time comes you need a plan, and perhaps a special tool, to make the job go smoothly.
Remington Repair I have a Remington 700 with a plastic tip and some marks on it. I called Remington and they said it couldn’t be sanded and must be replaced. The stock looks very nice and I still think the tip could…
Compact handguns, especially Commander-length 1911 handguns, can be ideal for many carry applications. Here’s how to work on one from the Philippines.
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