Videos tagged with Barrel Modification
This video introduces the application of TIG welding in gunsmithing, demonstrating how to repair and modify firearm components. The instructor, a self-taught TIG welder, shows how to use a TIG welder to fix issues like damaged 1911 frame rails and dovetails, fill screw holes, or repair barrel sections. The focus is on practical applications for home gunsmiths.
This episode discusses the declining availability of generalist gunsmiths capable of handling older or less common firearms. The hosts highlight the challenges gunsmiths face with pricing, customer expectations, and the shift towards specialization. They encourage aspiring gunsmiths to embrace a broad skill set, emphasizing the demand for versatile professionals who can work on a wide range of firearms, from vintage shotguns to modern semi-automatics.
This entry details the development and comparison of a suppressed Thompson M1A1 prototype against the Sten Mk.IIS, as explained by Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries. It covers the technical specifications, design choices, and trial results that led to the Thompson's abandonment in favor of the M3 Grease Gun due to weight and size considerations.











