Beretta Cheetah Model 84
work on one demonstrates key points common to them all.
Topic
Pistols
Race Gun Restoration
Race guns, open guns, and most forms of competition guns are far outside my wheelhouse. I have shot in competition and even won a few pistol matches, but for the most part I used firearms close to stock and competed in the…
Savage 1914 Restoration
A how-to on reviving a Savage Model 1914.
H&R Revolvers
Working with Harrington and Richardson top-break revolvers.
F. I. E. Tex SAA Revolver
A how-to on the Firearms Import Export Tex Single Action Army 22 Long Rifle revolver.
Astra 960 Revolver
Disassembly and comments of the Astra 960, a classic Spanish police revolver.
Modern Custom Revolver
When it comes to revolver fit, the tolerance and accuracy found in modern guns are the best ever. I won’t argue that some classic revolvers are examples of the gunmakers’ art to be admired. Just the same, for hard use there are…
Legal Compliance
Like it or not, legislation may mandate modifications to firearms and/or magazines. Here’s how to get guns into compliance.
Baikal IZh-35M
built conventional competition pistol.
Shotgun Speedloaders
When having a blast meets the need for speed! Here’s how I created a solution for quicker reloading of an over and under shotgun.
Shield Arms Glock Upgrade
Installing and using the Shield Arms Magazine Catch and Magazine Conversion for Glock 43X and 48 9mm handguns.
Broomhandle Mauser Repair
A clean sweep! A how-to on repairing, restoring, and refinishing a Broomhandle Mauser.
AMT Hardballer 1911
What’s old is new. An overview of working vintage handguns such as the Arcadia Machine & Tool Hardballer 1911.
Taurus 605 Poly Protector
Working the Taurus 605 “Protector Poly” revolver.
Reader Forum
Glock Safety Installation I was disappointed to find that the Learn Gunsmithing, The Troubleshooting Method book I received with my subscription did not include information on the P35 Hi Power, Glock, or CZ Witness pistols. I’m particularly interested in installing a safety…
Midwest Industries
Founded in 2003 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Midwest Industries makes a variety gunsmith tools and accessories for firearms. The majority of their products are designed and manufactured in their Wisconsin facility and are backed by a lifetime guarantee Among their newest is the…
Star PD
The pistol in question is a handgun I have considerable personal experience with. I was an avid reader in school and first saw the Star Model PD on the cover of Guns and Ammo in 1975. A few years later I took…
Modular Pistol Sights
A history of the development and current state of modular sighting systems for handguns.
Working The Astra 400/1921
thousands of these noteworthy handguns are in American collections.
Glock Armorer Course
A review of the American Gunsmith Institute Armorer Course for Glock Pistols.
Reising Target Pistol
Working the Reising 22 Long Rifle semi-automatic target pistol.
Reader Forum
As for material, in some cases I find that the larger pores in cast steel and stainless steel don’t take lubricant as well. Forged steel is still the best handgun material in my opinion. Use a quality lubricant such as Ballistol and…
Kimber Custom II
Addressing issues with a Kimber Custom II 1911 handgun.
Springfield Armory SA-35
Springfield Armory’s modern take on the classic Browning High Power design.