Videos tagged with DIY Gun Parts

This video breaks down the material costs associated with creating custom firearm grips, excluding labor. It highlights that while basic 1911 grips can be made for around $24 in materials, more premium options like Sig Sauer grips can range from $50-$60. Additional costs for components like pins and the potential expense of broken drill bits are also factored in, bringing the average total material cost for custom grips to $50-$70, plus about $10 for shipping.

This video details a failed attempt at stamping a firearm component using a 120-ton hydraulic press. Mark Serbu, owner of Serbu Firearms, highlights the critical importance of precise material alignment and die design in sheet metal stamping. The demonstration showcases common pitfalls, such as misalignment leading to skewed parts, and the challenges of achieving complex bends with simple dies. Serbu emphasizes that learning from failures is integral to the engineering process.

This guide details the tool-less installation of the Rise Armament REV 535 Slide Snap trigger for the AR-15 platform. The process involves snapping the trigger unit into the lower receiver using integrated pins and then attaching an interchangeable trigger blade. The video highlights the speed and ease of this installation, demonstrated by Rise Armament's Jerry and AT3 Tactical's Josh.

This video announces a Thanksgiving giveaway with 10 winners receiving various firearm-related items, including Super Safety kits, drop-in triggers, and a blast diffuser. The host, Jordan from Poor Boy Arms, expresses gratitude to his audience and sponsors. A detailed explanation is provided for the function of a small rectangular centering piece included with Super Safe Solutions trigger kits, clarifying its role in stabilizing the safety lever within the lower receiver.

This video demonstrates the final finishing stages of creating a wooden file handle using a lathe. It covers sanding techniques and the application of a high-build friction polish to achieve a smooth, shiny finish. The instructor emphasizes safety by wearing glasses during operation.

This video details the process of machining a replacement hammer strut nut (Schlagfederstangen-Mutter) for the Swiss SIG P210 pistol using a lathe. The custom part is designed to prevent wear on the firearm's frame by distributing force over a larger area. The guide covers drilling the cross-hole, turning the diameter, tapping the internal thread, and parting off the finished component.

This video details a beginner's project to fabricate a steel guide rod for a Beretta 92X Compact using a lathe. The process involves precise measurements of the original plastic part, setting up the lathe, turning down stock material, creating a flange, parting off the piece, and finishing the end to match the factory taper. The project highlights basic lathe operations and the satisfaction of creating a custom firearm component.

This Q&A session features Print Shoot Repeat discussing the challenges of content moderation on YouTube, the intricacies of 3D printing firearms, and various DIY gunsmithing projects. Key topics include the viability of 3D printed firearms, the effectiveness of different printing materials like glass-filled nylon, and the process of ECM barrel rifling. The discussion also touches upon the future of conflict with 3D printed drones and the growing accessibility of firearm manufacturing through additive technologies.

This guide details the installation of an extended slide stop, specifically the 'Bullet Forward' model, on a Glock firearm. The process involves disassembling the slide, carefully removing the factory slide stop and trigger pin, ensuring correct spring placement under the locking block pin, and reassembling the firearm. The video highlights the benefits of extended controls for improved firearm operation and operator efficiency, particularly for those with larger hands or difficulty manipulating standard controls.

This video showcases a highly unconventional customization project involving a CZ Scorpion Evo. The presenter, James Reeves, reveals 3D-printed furniture from the AWCY? community designed to resemble male genitalia. While humorous, this project highlights the creative, albeit bizarre, applications of 3D printing in the firearms community. The video also touches on channel updates, giveaway regulations, and upcoming industry interviews.

Lenny McGill from GlockStore demonstrates the installation of a Kagwerks Raised and Extended Slide Stop for Glock firearms. The guide covers proper disassembly, including the common mistake of incorrectly installing the trigger pin and slide stop spring. It highlights the benefits of extended and raised slide stops for easier manipulation and preventing accidental engagement, especially for users with larger hands. The process is detailed for Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 models.

This guide details the installation of the BH Spring Solutions SFS 2.0 System on a Browning Hi-Power pistol. The process involves disassembling the frame, replacing the original sear, hammer, and safety components with the new SFS 2.0 parts, and reassembling the firearm. The video highlights specific steps for aligning pins, installing springs, and ensuring proper function of the new hammer and safety mechanism. The SFS 2.0 system aims to alter the hammer's function and potentially improve safety and handling characteristics.