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Taurus 58 and 38S I have a Taurus 58 .380 ACP and am thinking of buying a Taurus 38S .38 Super. Do you have any information or resources regarding these two pistols? These are both medium frames and the company claims they…
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A Unique Stock Bolt Design
A standard complaint by many single shot buffs is the inability to draw the butt stock up tightly to the frame due to the lack of a stock bolt. Here is an innovative way to get around that situation.
A Tale of Two 96s
Most 96 Mausers have matching numbers on all parts. Despite increasing collector interest, this action still ideal for customization.
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Browning A Bolt A customer brought in a Browning A-Bolt Medallion in .280 Remington that is missing the complete lower floor plate assembly, including the action screws. I ordered all the replacement parts from Browning and found that the assembly is 1.400…
Ruger Speed Strip
How to field strip Ruger pistols. Fast. A useful modification to the handgun that made Sturm-Ruger happen.
The Ruger LC9
2011 was the fourth year in a row Sturm-Ruger walked off with either the rifle or handgun of the year award. What will they do for an encore?
Working The Walther P38
Modern pistols can trace their roots to this landmark handgun.
Fitting A Forearm Hanger Extension On The Knight KP-1 Rifle
Adding a much needed forearm hanger extension solves accuracy problems on some break-frame rifles.
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Browning Tap And Die I want to purchase the proper tap and die for a Browning A-5 12 gauge shotgun. What is the size and pitch of the side plate front and rear trigger screws? Gary Atnip Indianapolis, IN Since we do…
Gallup Finds Most Americans Pro Gun
The Gallup Organization (gallup.com) is a performance management company and their Gallup Poll division regularly conducts public opinion polls that are frequently referenced as reliable and objective measurements of public opinion. Gallup Polls have measured the public’s opinions concerning a diverse range…
Ruger Single-Ten Single-Action
The genesis of the Single-Six and how it has grown. Here’s your guide to working this popular revolver’s newest offspring: The Single-Ten.
SR-22: A Belated, In-Depth Exam Of The 10/22
After all these years we finally address America’s most popular rimfi re rifl e, now available from the factory in a new, dressed-up form.
Small Shop Bluing With Brownells Dicropan IM
You can do professional bluing in your shop without hot caustic salts! Brownells Dicropan IM requires minimal equipment and set up but can yield professional results.
Installing A Silver Wreath Stock Overlay
Properly selected and placed stock inlays or overlays can set off the good-looks of a gunstock, but few will surpass the eye catching beauty of a silver wreath with encircled cartridge headstamps.
Leade Lapping A Bore For More Efficient Barrel Break In
While breaking in a barrel might not normally be considered a routine gunsmithing procedure, many shops can benefi t by seeing their newly chambered barrels off to a proper start.
Making A Single Shot Rifle Pattern, Part 2
The pleasing, classic lines of the Remington Rolling Block No. 2 are worth a hand-built stock. We complete the project in this fi nal segment.
Receiver Side Base For The Model 70 Winchester
is basically a straight forward gunsmithing procedure. However, redoing a botched job sends a special message to any gunsmith. Here’s the procedure I used for a RPA Trakker Target Sight.
Making A Single Shot Rifle Pattern, Part One
Given the pleasing, classic lines of the Remington Rolling Block No. 2 action, along with a can’t-pass gun show fi nd, making a handbuilt stock is well worth the effort!
Custom Heavy Barrels For Ruger Model 77/17
Ruger offers several rimfi re chamberings in their Model 77 rimfi re line. On the same scoped action using the same magazine you can add a custom .22 WMR barrel to the 77/17 rifl e or a .17 HMR barrel to the .22 WMR rifl e. The gunsmithing is quite basic resulting in a most versatile, little switch-barrel rifl e.
New Method Of Scoping The Model 94 Winchester
Mounting an optic on a Model 94 Winchester Lever Action Rifle, with the turret between the rings, isn’t easy but can be done by the care fitting and positioning of the right scope and mount.
Replacing The Extractor On A Ruger MKII Government Model
Ruger MKII Government Model are highly reliable, normally requiring few repairs and a little maintenance. Here’s how working on one created a new customer for me.
John M. Browning Day
In recognition of his lasting contributions to the development of firearm design and the military defense of the United States, the Utah State Legislature officially designated January 24, 2011 as John M. Browning Day. A native of Ogden, Utah, John M. Browning…
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Remington XP 700 I recently received a call from a customer with what seemed to me to be an unusual request. He has a XP 700 and would like to have 4 barrels installed (individually, of course), headspaced and witness marked so…
Savage Model 12 Extractor Refit
Rebarreling a Savage Model 12 rifl e with a .308 Winchester-size bolt face for a PPC cartridge will require extractor replacement. Such extractors can be made by careful machining and fitting of a new part.