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When factory 1911 barrels are produced, the chamber is cut measuring from the rear edge of the hood forward. As…»
Question: What would you recommend as a fixture for doing trigger work on handguns? I am nearing retirement and have…»
Question: I have just had a major disaster in my shop. I was working on a Mannlicher-stocked Mauser sporter and…»
Question: It seems that every gunsmith who has ever written anything, including you, has warned against using standard tapered blade screwdrivers…»
Question: What’s the best tool for pulling parts off tight-fitting pins without causing any damage or scratches? Answer: The best…»
Question:I am thinking about putting some night sights on my house gun, a Colt Commander. I don’t want to use…»
Question: What type of welding outfit would you recommend for a small shop or hobbyist? Answer: I use to be…»
Question: I have a Browning Model 1900 .32ACP pistol with a very bad barrel. Due to corrosive ammunition and the…»
Question: How can I tell if the bores of my over and under shotgun are chrome-plated? Answer: First clean the…»
Question: I’ve run into a number of pump and semi auto shotguns with magazine caps that are extremely tight. How…»
Question: How can I clean out the gas port on my M1 carbine? Answer: In order to clean the gas…»
Question: What grit do you use on your disk sander when grinding down a recoil pad? Answer: I generally use…»
Question: I am working on a Mauser rifle and want to bend the bolt handle. Right now it sticks straight…»
Question: I am having trouble using the bake-on finishes on screws. My problem is getting the finish on the screw…»
Question: A friend of mine recently had or rather tried to have an old Winchester 94 reblued. While the gunsmith…»
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