Videos tagged with Barrel Fit

This video demonstrates a technique for improving the fit between an AR-15's upper receiver and barrel using shims. The instructor explains that while not recommended for all builds, this method can tighten a loose fit, especially for precision or match guns. Shims, available in various thicknesses, are cut to size, wrapped around the barrel, and secured with Loctite before installation.

This video provides an update on the Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy, detailing issues encountered with failure to feed, particularly with specific ammunition types and potential magazine feed lip problems. The speaker, a self-proclaimed novice gun guy transitioning into reviews, shares his troubleshooting steps, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor magazine adjustments, while also noting the tight barrel fit as a potential contributing factor. He plans further testing with different ammunition and intends to send the firearm back to Springfield if issues persist, offering initial thoughts on its suitability for home defense or carry.

This video demonstrates why firing .40 S&W ammunition from a 10mm Auto firearm, specifically a 1911, is unreliable and unsafe. The instructor visually compares the two rounds, highlighting the difference in case length and how it affects chambering, firing pin engagement, and extraction. The demonstration shows that while a .40 S&W round may fit into a 10mm chamber, it will likely result in light primer strikes, failure to extract, and potential damage to the firearm's components, making it unsuitable for reliable function.

This video provides an in-depth, analytical review of aftermarket Glock barrels, specifically focusing on the L2D Combat Glock 19 barrel. The instructor, demonstrating high technical expertise, uses digital calipers to compare critical mechanical features like engagement step height, feed ramp polish, case support, and chamber fit against a factory Glock barrel. The L2D Combat barrel is highlighted for its superior fit, finish, and measurable performance enhancements, justifying its higher price point.

This guide details the process of tightening the bite on a British side-by-side shotgun, a gunsmithing technique to address wear and restore a tight action. Performed by an English-trained gunsmith, the method involves carefully upsetting metal on the rear bite and then finishing to ensure a precise fit. This procedure can restore the top lever's position and eliminate barrel play.

This interview with Les Baer, a prominent gun manufacturer, delves into the meticulous craftsmanship and quality control behind his firearms, particularly the 1911 models. Baer emphasizes the extensive hand-fitting, tight tolerances, and rigorous testing that justify the cost, highlighting the dedication to precision and customer satisfaction. The discussion also touches upon the company's warranty policy, the use of quality materials, and their expansion into rifle manufacturing.

This guide details the process of fitting a steel forend tip to a rolling block rifle's wooden forend. It emphasizes patience and precision, starting with mating the tip to the barrel and then carefully inletting it into the wood using tools like Dykem, files, chisels, and in-letting black for fine-tuning. The process concludes with drilling, countersinking, and securing the tip with a screw.