“What seems to be the problem, officer?” Addressing some issues on an Officer Model 1911 and my fixes for them. by R. M. Layng Subscribe to our free newsletter.https://americangunsmith.info/newsletter/ Gunsmiths, whether they are true professionals with a shop and a storefront, a kitchen table tinkerer, or a machinist with spare time and materiel on their…
This is our 8th year in a row bringing you little known factoids about the history of the Ruger 10/22, click on the links below to see the prior years facts 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2121 2022 The 10/22 take-down weighs 3.2 ounces more than the standard carbine with the same options. Youtuber Honest…
An updated look at improvements and new products for barrel extension fitting precision AR-15 rifles. by Joe Carlos Subscribe to our free newsletter.https://americangunsmith.info/newsletter/ Most custom gun barrels likely have similar beginnings at the factory, starting out as blanks. Think of a big, fat, long piece of pipe with rifling inside. If you are dealing with…
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This Week in Firearms History: February 26: In 1846 Buffalo Bill Cody is born February 27: In 1917 John Browning demonstrates two machine guns in Washington D.C., they became the M1917 and M1918; in 2015 H&R ceases production after 144 years February 28: In 1997 The Bank of America Shootout in North Hollywood takes…
An overview of shotgun choke use and maintenance. by Ken Finley I’ve written before about chokes and the evolution of choke tubes as a system for increasing the versatility of shotguns. As a quick recap, by back boring a cylinder bore barrel and threading it, the shooter can insert thin tubes that allow the shooter…
You would think that after all this time there would be nothing new to show you, well I was thinking the same thing We’ll start with a couple of items on ShopRuger.com Last year we mentioned that Ruger & Samson Manufacturing brought us a 10/22 version of the A-Team Mini-14 stock (called the B-TM stock)….
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Rock Island Auction Company is a premiere action house known for handling extraordinary antique collectibles and numerous famous firearms over the years. Established in 1993 by founder Pat Hogan, RIAC offers clients a great selection of collectible firearms and antiques and innovative sales approaches that have earned dedicated clientele from dozens of countries and driven…
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This Week in Firearms History: March 5: In 1770 The Boston Massacre, British kill 5 unarmed Colonists; in 1836 Samuel Colt founds the Patent Arms Mfg Co in Patterson, NJ March 6: In 1836, after 13 days, the Alamo falls to Mexican forces; in 1849 Georg Luger is born, in 1877 Townsend Whelen is…
No one wants to stop the criminal and tragic misuse of firearms more than gun owners. The firearm industry has led with initiatives to improve security at retail stores and prevent thefts, deter illegal purchases, and promote secure storage to help prevent accidents, thefts, and misuse. Subscribe to our free newsletter.https://americangunsmith.info/newsletter/ The National Shooting Sports…
