“Tag: gunsmithing”

The following slight modifications prolong its service life and promote hassle-free maintenance that will keep your pistol looking its best.

Xtreme Precision offers a number of spare parts kits for AR owners to keep their rifles up and running.

Looking for an easy way to upgrade your Glock? See our three must-have modifications here.

Cerakote gun finishes have become popular in recent years. We talked to the company to get a better idea of where it came from, how it works and why gun owners should consider it.

Formal gunsmithing training has never been easier to access and can help you work on your guns, or even start a new career.

In many cases, the urge to build a firearm stems from an underlying desire to save money. However, in the case of one of the most-popular handguns in the world like the 1911, the market is saturated with a plethora of Colt clones. So how does one justify such an endeavor?

When it comes to creating a 1911, less is more—especially if it's intended protect the lives of you and your family.

Without the proper tools, attempting to build a firearm from scratch makes about as much sense as handing the keys to a Ferrari to a pop star who's barely past puberty and telling him to enjoy the ride. Regardless, such an exercise in frustration (not to mention a waste of money) can be avoided without breaking the bank.

The days of academia and chalk-filled erasers may be behind us, but when working on firearms, taking the time to learn all you can about a given gun ahead of time will pay dividends in the end.