Reliability

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posted on September 25, 2015
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What makes a firearm reliable? Richard Mann, Sheriff Jim Wilson and Dave Starin of Gunsite Academy discuss some of the properties that make a firearm work - or not. Performing the proper maintenance, only having work done by a qualified gunsmith and only adding accessories that make sense and work with your platform are some of the excellent suggestions made to keep your firearm running right.

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