Tension: It’s a Good Thing
The 1911 operates via a controlled-feed system,” which means extractor tension, or the degree to which the extractor grips the cartridge case greatly influences the pistol’s reliability. Learn, how much is too much and how to adjust it accordingly.
Firing Pins, Springs and in Between
Having successfully fitted the firing-pin stop and properly tensioned the extractor installation of the firing pin and firing-pin spring is literally a matter of dropping them in place, but now’s not the time to get in a rush.
Improving a Custom AR-15 Rifle
The attraction—and curse—of the AR-15 platform is that it can be configured (and reconfigured) very easily. Even custom-built rifles aren’t immune to the allure of upgrading.
Glock DIY Build: Safety Checks
Following these simple checks to confirm your Glock is safe to shoot before sending rounds downrange.
Review: Lone Wolf Distributors Timberwolf Gen3/Gen4 Frame
When building a Glock-style handgun, the generation around which you build is important--so much so that Lone Wolf Distributors figured out a way to make a frame that bridged two popular generations.
Product Review: Apex Tactical Action Enhancement Trigger Kit
Been thinking about upgrading the trigger on your Gen3 or Gen4 Glock? Check out the Action Enhancement Trigger Kit from Apex Tactical.
Review: Nighthawk Custom Drop-in Trigger System
The Nighthawk Custom DTS gives your 1911 a professional trigger job without tools or a trip to the gunsmith.
How To Do a Glock Trigger Job
If you’re a Glock owner, the following project will help to bide your time during quarantine with an easy and economical way to improve your pistol’s trigger pull.
Review: Matrix Precision Rail Cutter For the 1911 Pistol
Think you need access to a milling machine to build a custom 1911? Guess again.
Review: Secure Firearm Products Firearm Pin Stop Tool
Secure Firearm Products' Firearm Pin Stop Tool is more than a run-of-the-mill 1911 bushing wrench.
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