Videos tagged with Bead Blasting

This guide details a gunsmithing project to upgrade an AMT .380 Backup pistol. Led by Roy Huntington and Brent T. Wheat, the process involves de-burring sharp edges for pocket carry comfort, bead blasting for a matte finish, and installing a functional XS Big Dot front sight via a milled dovetail. The barrel is also crowned for potential accuracy improvements, resulting in a more comfortable and shootable pocket pistol.

This video demonstrates how to achieve a non-reflective bead blasted finish on a firearm's top strap, specifically a Colt Magnum Carry, to reduce glare. It covers preparing the surface by sanding out imperfections, meticulous masking of internal components, and the bead blasting process itself using an 80-grit glass bead abrasive. The tutorial emphasizes safety precautions like wearing a respirator and eye protection, and concludes with the successful application of a smooth, satin finish.

This guide details a comprehensive custom build of a Beretta 92FS, focusing on achieving a factory stainless look with aesthetic enhancements. Key modifications include bead blasting the frame and compensator, nitre bluing the control group and magazine for a unique cobalt blue/purple finish, and installing a KKM Precision barrel and Cylinder & Slide low-mass trigger set. The resulting trigger pull is approximately 3 pounds with a crisp break, significantly improving shooting performance. The guide also touches on potential future upgrades and the durability considerations of nitre bluing.