Videos in Category: Gunsmithing & DIY

This video showcases a highly customized S. Durren Krag rifle, originally a .30-40 Krag military action. The rifle features a re-barreled European-style barrel, a full-length stock with masterful wrap-around checkering, and a Niedner-style buttplate. The gunsmithing, attributed to Steve Durren, includes a completely resurfaced and re-blued action, nighter-blued parts, and flawless inletting, demonstrating exceptional craftsmanship.

This comprehensive guide details the proper cleaning procedure for a Benelli M4 semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun. It emphasizes safety, including ensuring the firearm is unloaded and using gloves to prevent lead exposure. The video walks through disassembly, barrel cleaning using various methods, cleaning the Argo gas system and piston, disassembling and cleaning the bolt and carrier, and deep cleaning the receiver and trigger group. Proper lubrication and reassembly are also covered, concluding with a function check and hand de-leading.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, advocates for building an AR-15 rather than just owning one. Key benefits highlighted include extensive customizability, akin to 'adult Legos,' allowing for a personalized firearm. Building also fosters a deeper understanding of the AR-15's internal mechanics, aiding in troubleshooting and maintenance. The presenter emphasizes that AR-15s are versatile, suitable for home defense, hunting in various calibers, and can be tailored to individual needs, even for niche applications not offered by manufacturers.

This video details a dangerous experiment demonstrating the catastrophic failure of a heavily modified 700 Nitro Express double barrel rifle. The rifle, originally a 10 gauge and exhibiting 'off face' issues, was deliberately over-pressurized to extreme levels (over 150,000 psi per barrel). The test resulted in significant destruction of the firearm and surrounding materials, highlighting the severe consequences of extreme pressure events in firearms.

This video details aftermarket upgrades for Glock pistols, focusing on trigger replacements and barrel/slide enhancement systems. The presenter's husband upgrades his Glock 26 Gen 5 with a purple Timney trigger and his Glock 45 Gen 6 with a Radiant Ramjet and Afterburner system, along with an orange (later revealed as red) Timney trigger and a Holosun 407C optic. The discussion highlights the aesthetic and potential performance impacts of these modifications.

This video details the significant investments Thompson Center Arms is making in its New Hampshire facility to revive the brand and enhance American manufacturing. It highlights the acquisition of advanced machinery, such as a $400,000 Eurotek profile lathe and chambering lathes, to improve barrel production efficiency and accuracy. The company is focused on bringing jobs back to the US and producing high-quality firearms.

This guide details an economical approach to reloading 300 Blackout ammunition for both subsonic and supersonic applications using a single powder, Hodgdon H110, and two different Berry's Manufacturing bullets (220-grain for subsonic, 150-grain spire point for supersonic). It emphasizes cost savings compared to factory ammunition and provides specific load data and considerations for velocity, cartridge overall length, and barrel twist rates. The instruction is presented by Gavin G. from Ultimate Reloader, highlighting practical reloading techniques for AR-15 platforms.

Lenny McGill from Glock Store Performance and Customs demonstrates the installation of a polymer frame insert with an integrated feed ramp for Glocks. This accessory aims to improve magazine insertion speed and ease, while also closing off the frame channel to prevent debris entry. The installation is presented as a simple, beginner-level modification.

This video details how to build a functional AR-15 rifle on a strict $600 budget, contrasting it with a premium Daniel Defense Mark 18. The build focuses on selecting cost-effective yet reliable components, including a specific lower receiver assembly with Magpul furniture, an upgraded trigger, a 4150 CMV barrel, a free-float handguard, and basic iron sights. The presenter emphasizes avoiding common pitfalls of budget builds by prioritizing key components for performance and usability, demonstrating that a capable rifle can be assembled without compromising essential features.

This video showcases the Lee Sporting MP5 lower receiver, highlighting its AR-like ergonomics and compatibility with various MP5 platforms and clones. The instructor emphasizes the ease of installation, the ability to customize grips, safeties, and triggers, and the overall improvement in shooting experience. The lower is praised for its durability, reliability even after thousands of rounds without cleaning, and its value for enhancing an MP5 build.

This guide details the process of mounting a red dot optic, specifically a Holosun 507 Comp, onto a Glock 47 MOS slide using an Arise Manufacturing plate. It emphasizes proper use of Loctite and a torque wrench for secure installation, along with the importance of witness marks for monitoring screw tightness. The instruction is presented in a beginner-friendly manner, suitable for those new to optic installations.

This guide details affordable upgrades for the Ruger 10/22 and its clones using Volquartsen components. Key improvements include a recoil buffer for smoother operation, an extended magazine release for faster reloads, and upgraded internal parts like the extractor and firing pin for enhanced reliability with finicky rimfire ammunition. The guide also touches on the Volquartsen TG2000 trigger group as a premium option, highlighting that individual components can also be purchased separately for a more budget-conscious trigger upgrade.