Gunsmithing

North American...

Writing about the 1911 pistol without using the word “iconic” is hard. I honestly can’t think of a better word. The total production for use by our...
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When I was about 10 living in Australia, my dad used to take me hunting rabbits on local ranches (or “stations” as they were called). Rabbit populations...
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Ham'r Time!

I’m not a gunsmith, nor do I play one on TV. Unlike former Editor Roy, I don’t have a fully equipped machine shop capable of manufacturing all the...
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Panzer Arms USA...

The Panzer Arms UltraLight Tactical 5.7x28mm upper receiver assembly is a self-contained drop-in upper half compatible with any mil-spec AR-15 lower receiver.
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DIY Custom Ruger...

I’ve always admired the remarkable Ruger success story of the 10/22 rifle. When I bought my first 10/22 in about 1973, I realized it was “pretty good”...
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Bowen Classic Arms

Hamilton Bowen is a cherished friend, a benchmark leader in custom revolver building, witty, and — dare I say it — even charming at times.
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Bowen Classic Arms

Hamilton Bowen is a cherished friend, a benchmark leader in custom revolver building, witty, and — dare I say it — even charming at times.
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Wheeler Tools Scope...

If you’re even a halfway-serious rifle enthusiast, you need to save up your lunch money and buy this Wheeler Tools Scope Mounting Kit.
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Accessorizing Your Ruger...

As Marlin fans anxiously awaited Ruger’s rendition of the classic levergun with trepidation, I never doubted it for a second.
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Cosmi Shotgun

I’ve handled, fired and admired Cosmi shotguns up close. If you get a magnifying loupe out and go over one carefully, you won’t find a single mistake...
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Compromise Part VII: The #5

On the Fourth of July in 1925 a young cowboy decided to celebrate by firing his Colt .45 Single Action.
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Langdon GLOCK

For a while, it was something of a secret among the cognoscenti that world champion Ernest Langdon, who shot and gunsmithed his way to fame with the DA...
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XS AR Armorer’s Block

Sometimes the most simple-looking tool can astound with its versatility. If you work on AR-style guns, you know how surprisingly fragile the lowers and...
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Gemini Customs Ruger GP100

“The Ruger GP100 is a lot like a small block Chevrolet engine to me,” Marc explained. “The same basic foundation can be configured into sidearms of...
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Firearms Guide 13th Edition
Firearms Guide 13th Edition

Updated with 2022 guns, the Firearms Guide 13th Edition is the world's largest searchable firearms, air guns & ammunition reference guide, gun values guide,...
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Cry Havoc Tactical And Luth-AR

Cry Havoc Tactical has built their business around designing the perfect takedown gear to transform your favorite black rifle into something half as long...
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Stop Attaching So Much Stuff!

Our sermon of the month is simple: Know when to stop hanging crap off your gun!
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Are You Worthy of a Custom...

The biggest factor to overcome when going the custom gun route is asking yourself, “Am I worthy of owning one?”
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Damascus-steel Barrels

Pull out a Damascus-barreled shotgun at a skeet range and a number of folks will run for the hills — they want to be far away when your blunderbuss blows up.
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Two Of A Kind

Tyler Gun Works is noted for their action jobs and the Vaqueros are a living, shooting example. The revolvers received Tyler’s Revolver Accuracy Package...
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Polish P-64 pistol
Polish P-64 SZKOLNY...

Today, let’s consider the Polish P-64 pistol. It was designed in the 1950s and finally adopted in 1965, but such is the nature of government-managed...
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classic shotgun being used in hunting application
3 Considerations When...

When shopping for a classic shotgun, there are three main points that consistently pop up in used gun shops, and they're always worthy of consideration.
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The Mauser Magic

The Mauser name has graced many rifles and been used to sell others. Oddly enough, the Model of 1898, which brought Peter Paul Mauser acclaim, didn’t...
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c&s hi-power ambidextrous safety
C&S Hi-Power Ambi-Safety

When installed correctly, the C&S ambidextrous all-steel safety feels great and adds versatility regardless of if you're a righty or lefty.
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Compromise Part 2:...

Sam Colt was a genius, however, just as those of us who are not, he also had flaws in his character.
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XS Sights Gen 2 Armorer's Block
Need A Third Hand?

The XS Sights Gen 2 Armorer’s Block is a clever invention that pairs with a standard mounted bench vise to offer support for AR rifles or pistols of all...
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The 8mm Mauser

The 8mm Mauser will forever be known to the world in general as Germany’s infantry rifle and machine gun caliber for both world wars.
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Single- and Two-Stage Triggers

Triggers on most current bolt-action hunting rifles are single stage. To fire the rifle, the trigger finger applies continually increasing pressure on the...
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Feed Your G3 For Pennies...

The ammo shortage is no longer news and has sharply limited most of our ability to practice.
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Who Needs A Revolver Barrel?

The chamber holding the cartridge is part of the barrel for rifles, shotguns and handguns aside from revolvers. Revolvers separate the chamber and the...
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