Ruger Ultimate Bullseye Upgrade, Part Two
We finish our Ruger Bullseye upgrade by completing the trigger job, internals, magazine, and grip.
Topic
Pistols
Ruger Ultimate Bullseye Upgrade, Part One
From workhorse to thoroughbred, the prolific and popular Ruger Mark I and II rimfire pistols are readily converted into top Bullseye performers.
Aftermarket Pistol Barrels
Using and fitting aftermarket barrels for pistol projects.
Improving The Walther P22
Walther released this rimfire pistol in 2002 and it’s been in continuous production since. Here’s how to work on and improve the P22.
Changing And Regulating Glock Sights
How to modify and set up sights for this popular service pistol.
Vedder Light Tuck IWB
Self defense is an increasingly popular reason for gun ownership. With some legal provision for concealed carry in every State, having the effective means of carrying is an important part of the process. Vedder’s Light Tuck IWB is a kydex holster providing…
Reader Forum
P64 Makarov I have a P64 Makarov that locks back on the final round, sometimes in the middle of firing a magazine. It is very hard to clear. I question that it is wear related because otherwise the pistol seems sound and…
Hi-Point CF-380
Detailed disassembly and maintenance of an inexpensive .380 pistol.
Ruger SR1911R Upgrade
Working Ruger’s take on a Browning classic.
H&R 922 Trigger Adjustment
Conventional methods of repair won’t always get the job done in a safe and satisfactory manner. Here’s how to adjust and increase the trigger pull weight of an H&R 922 revolver.
Working Inexpensive 1911s
1911 parts compatibility is sometimes an issue. Here’s what I’ve found about parts interchangeability and reliability working with 1911s from Armscor/Rock Island, High Standard, and Cimarron.
Competitive Pistol
Gun owners in general, and gunsmiths in particular, should embrace any form of formally-organized shooting activity, including those they don’t personally partake. All organized shooting events help showcase all the positive attributes of gun ownership. They are the embodiment of skillful, safe,…
Ruger Six-Series Revolvers
Here’s a fresh look at Ruger’s Six-Series, classic and well-made guns that still see a lot of use.
Gunsmithing The Tokarev TT-33
The Russian Tokarev TT-33 doesn’t get its fair share of respect among service pistols. Here’s how to work on them.
Kart Barrels
Installing a quality aftermarket barrel in 1911 handguns. Kart’s EZ Fit can help save time.
Savage/Stevens Model 350
A retrospect on guns for home defense.
Converting Ruger Redhawks
Firearms that shoot multiple calibers are more flexible, cost effective, and just plain fun to shoot. Here’s how I converted a Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt to shoot .45 ACP.
SCCY Handguns
An overview of the SCCY CPX1 and CPX2.
New Model 1911 Trigger Jobs
Colt’s new Model Series 70 and the Series 80 feature a firing pin block/ drop safety. Here’s how to perform a trigger job on them.
New 1911 Grip Screws
A new and much needed improvement of grip screw bushings for 1911s.
Dissecting The P938
The SIG SAUER P938 is a well made 9mm in a small package, built for ruggedness and concealability. It’s a six shot, mechanically locked, short recoil operated, semi-auto, single action only pistol. We’ll start with the P938’s operating characteristics. The slide lock…
Phoenix Handguns
The inexpensive Phoenix Arms HP22A and HP25A are .22 LR and .25 ACP pistols with similar characteristics.
1851 London Navy
Cap and ball revolvers are still great shooters. Here’s how to prep a Uberti/Cimarron London Navy for black powder.
Revolver Repair
Important and common things to check when working on revolvers.