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Fitting the 1911 Barrel, Part 4: Headspace

When factory 1911 barrels are produced, the chamber is cut measuring from the rear edge of the

Gus Norcross

Fitting The 1911 Barrel Part 3: The Link

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we fitted the hood and lugs of a Kart barrel to our pistol.

Gus Norcross

How to Fit a 1911 Barrel, Part 1: The Hood

The most critical component of a 1911 accuracy job is the barrel.

Gus Norcross

Cool Tools: Magna-Matic Defense AKFST

I got a call a couple weeks ago from a guy who said the front sight windage drum on his

Gus Norcross

Cool Tools: Geissele Reaction Rod

An unavoidable task for anyone assembling an AR-15 type rifle is torquing the barrel nut. Old

Gus Norcross

What's the Best Stoning Fixture for Pistol Work?

Question: What would you recommend as a fixture for doing trigger work on handguns? I am

Reid Coffield

Dimpling AR-15 Barrels For Gas Blocks

Gus Norcross, originally trained on National Match rifles and pistols by the National Guard

Gus Norcross

Standard Tapered-Blade Screwdriver on Gunsmith Bench?

Standard Tapered-Blade Screwdriver on Gunsmith Bench?

Reid Coffield

Parallel Smooth-Jaw Pliers a Must-Have for DIY Gunsmiths

What's the best tool for pulling parts off tight-fitting pins without causing any damage to

Reid Coffield

Night Sight Life

Question:I am thinking about putting some night sights on my house gun, a Colt Commander. I

Reid Coffield

Building a Hybrid Yugoslav M70B1 from a Stub with Screws

George Spafford is building a replica of the Yugo M70B rifle using a stub parts kit. This

George Spafford

Building a Hybrid Yugoslav M70B1 from a Stub with Screws

George Spafford is building a replica of the Yugo M70B rifle using a stub parts kit. A new

George Spafford

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