Videos tagged with DIY Firearm Modification

This guide details the process of lapping an AR-15 receiver to ensure proper barrel alignment for improved long-range accuracy. Instructor Stephen Caleb from Brownells explains that receiver faces can be slightly out of alignment, leading to barrel runout. The process involves using a specialized lapping fixture and aluminum oxide lapping compound with a drill to create a perfectly flat receiver face. This ensures the barrel seats flush and square, critical for precision shooting beyond 500 yards.

This video demonstrates a highly dangerous experiment involving taping a 50 BMG round to an air rifle and firing it remotely. The setup results in an explosion, highlighting the unpredictable and hazardous nature of such modifications. The presenter, acting as a hobbyist, showcases the outcome without providing in-depth technical analysis or safety recommendations beyond basic remote firing setup.

This guide details a custom camouflage paint job on an HK MP5 using Krylon Fusion and Specialty Camouflage paints. It covers the application process, including switching between colors like Satin Khaki and Olive, and emphasizes achieving a specific camouflage effect. The video demonstrates techniques for even coverage and layering of paint for a unique finish.

This video details the troubleshooting process for an unreliable CMMG MK3 AR-10 chambered in .308 Win. The host, demonstrating high technical authority, installs and tests the RifleSpeed Gas Control adjustable gas block to address cycling issues exacerbated by a short dwell time and cold weather. The guide focuses on the installation and adjustment of this specific component to improve firearm reliability.

This guide details the process of tuning an AR-9 style platform, specifically a Daniel Defense PCC, to reliably function with the ARC Fire trigger system. It covers essential modifications like dremeling the bolt carrier, selecting appropriate buffer and spring combinations, and testing with subsonic ammunition. The expert-level insights highlight the trial-and-error involved in achieving optimal performance on a blowback system.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for installing a custom-fit front sight on a CO2 gun using a salvaged rifle sight and JB Weld. The process involves precisely recutting the sight's contour to match the barrel diameter using a milling machine and endmill, followed by secure attachment with JB Weld. The instructor highlights the importance of accurate measurement and machining for a proper fit, even on a less expensive firearm.

This guide details the assembly of a unique 3D-printed suppressor using a Red Bull can as the housing, designed for the Taurus TX22 Competition and similar .22 LR firearms. The process involves assembling a PLA baffle stack and integrating it into the can, followed by legal registration via NFA Form 1. Expert instruction highlights the effectiveness of both supersonic and subsonic .22 LR ammunition with this DIY suppressor.

This guide details how to apply silicone carbide grit to firearm grips for enhanced texture using JB Weld epoxy. It covers surface preparation with isopropyl alcohol, precise masking, epoxy mixing and application, grit application and embedding, and careful tape removal. The process emphasizes achieving an even, aggressive grip texture while avoiding unwanted adhesion on critical areas. Proper curing and cleanup are essential for a durable and effective grip enhancement.

This video details a DIY project to convert a Stoeger 410 side-by-side shotgun into a .32 H&R Magnum double rifle using rifled barrel inserts. The process involves dropping the inserts into the shotgun's chambers, allowing it to function as a rifle. The presenter demonstrates how the inserts work and how to extract spent casings.

This video details a custom build on a Ruger Wrangler, showcasing advanced gunsmithing techniques. Modifications include barrel fluting, custom front sight installation, muzzle chamfering, forcing cone recutting, and surface grinding of the hammer and trigger. The presenter also touches on polishing the trigger face and applying a red color to the front sight, emphasizing that many of these modifications can be done with the right tools and careful attention.

This guide details a custom camouflage painting process for the Sig MCX Spear LT, demonstrated by Vietac. It emphasizes meticulous masking of optics and functional parts, followed by layered application of Rust-Oleum camouflage paints (Deep Forest Green, Earth Brown, Flat Black) using a mesh stencil for a professional texture. The process concludes with unmasking and showcasing the finished product, with implied range testing for durability.

This video details a DIY modification of a high-end Rifle Dynamics Quick Hatch AK platform, transforming it into a custom 'Abomination' with an old Romanian bayonet and a JMac Customs shovel handle stock. The presenter emphasizes a 'ratty' and 'old school shitty AK vibe' achieved through the use of zip ties and green 'goon tape' for aesthetic and functional customization, highlighting the affordability and fun of such projects.