S&W Model of 2000 Schofield .45 Revolvers
After 123 years, S&W re-introduced the famous Schofield in 2000. While not a perfectly faithful replica, this is a very shootable revolver.
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Pistols
Dissecting the Dan Wesson Revolver
Reports of the death of the Dan Wesson might be greatly exaggerated. Here’s how to treat one arriving in a plastic bag.
Refinishing Gun Metal
Re inishing Gun Metal Multiple options for metal refinishing are possible on even the tightest budget. Here’s how to set your shop up on the cheap!
Checking Out An Old Classic: The Colt Model 1917
Be wary of what the owner wants you to do with this classic revolver!
Fabricating Obsolete Gun Parts
How to Keep a Customer’s Perfectly Good Firearm from Becoming a Paper Weight.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the KBI Jericho Pistol
This new version of the Jericho 941 imported by KBI comes in three sizes, three calibers, and two frame styles. All are worked in the same manner.
Working the Colt Scout Single-Action Revolver
On the surface, the Scout and the Frontier Scout appear to be smaller rimfire versions of the Single Action Army. Internally, however, they are somewhat simplified.
Working the Plant Front-Loading ‘Army’ Revolver
Some of the thousands of Plants may still be in use today in their “alternate mode” as percussion revolvers. But the odd frontloading Plant metallic cartridge failed to “make the cut.”
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Sig Sauer P250 Pistol
An elegantly simple steel receiver and interchangeable grip frames combine to make this new pistol incredibly versatile.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Rossi Tuffy Shotgun
The Tuffy looks like, loads like, and handles like the old Snake Charmer. But underneath its skin, it’s a somewhat different animal.
The Custom M1911: Fitting An Aftermarket Thumb Safety
The GI-type safety lever is usually one of the first things to go when upgrading a 1911-type pistol. Here are a few to consider in the process.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Kahr P-Series Pistols
Owners seem to love their Kahr pistols, and you’ll love the fact that’big or small’ they all come apart and go back together the same way.
The M1911 in 10mm: Some Special Considerations
For most gunsmiths, building or tuning a 1911- type pistol in .45 ACP is like a walk in the park. But the path can be thorny when the 1911 is chambered for the 10mm cartridge.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Ruger LCR Revolver
Designed to handle .38 Special +P ammo, Ruger’s new hammerless lightweight is expected to be popular for concealed carry or lawenforcement backup.
Working the Henry Rifle And its Uberti Replica
B. T. Henry’s repeating rifle was based on a Smith & Wesson pistol design, and later became the basis for a line of Winchester rifles designs.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Walther P22 Pistol
With most of its firing system contained between two inner sideplates, this Walther is one of those “busy” little pocket pistols.
Improving the Glock Model 23 With Aftermarket Parts
What Glock claims is “the safest handgun system available” can still be made more accurate and easier to shoot with some simple modifications.
Disassembly and Reassembly of the Charter Undercover Revolver
All the Charter Arms revolvers take down and go back together in the same manner. You will, however, need a special factory tool for reassembly.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Sig Sauer P250 Pistol
The buyer has a choice of three calibers and gripframe sizes, but you can service them all in the same manner.
Reader Forum
Remington 1858 Conversion I have a Navy Arms 1858 Remington Copy, .44-caliber cap-and-ball revolver that I would like to convert to the .45 Colt cartridge, as the bore diameter is .451 inch. However, I don’t know who to contact to order the…
Dissecting the Sig Sauer Mosquito .22 Pistol
This little semi-auto forces you to know where you are, where you’re going, where you’ve been, and how to get back to where you started. And that’s only if you can get beyond the starting point.
Disassembly and Reassembly Of the Ruger SR9 Pistol
From a company long known for simplicity in handgun design, this pistol can be considered the exception. But, following these instructions, you need not shy away from working with it.
Resolving 1911 Problems: Failures to Go into Battery
Usually, a failure to go into battery is a simple matter to cure, but sometimes the search for the cause can prove to be exhausting.
Reader Forum
Seeking Employment I recently reread your comments to Preston on “Learning Precision Machining” in the July 08 issue. I was interested in your comments about joining the American Pistolsmiths Guild and the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. I am a graduate of Trinidad…