Videos tagged with DIY Modification

This guide demonstrates how to create "fast mags" for AK platforms using readily available materials. The process involves coupling two AK magazines together with a Zyn container as a spacer and Goon Tape for secure binding. This modification aims to improve reload speed and efficiency in tactical or competition scenarios. The instruction comes from an experienced individual comfortable with firearms and tactical gear.

This guide outlines the process for participating in a firearm grip drawing, including how to enter and what types of firearms are being considered for customization. It also touches upon the technical aspects of preparing pins for grip installation, emphasizing precision for a proper fit. The content is presented in a casual, hobbyist tone, encouraging viewer engagement through channel support and participation in giveaways.

This guide details a survival technique for creating an audible signaling device using a 12-gauge flare gun and a modified shotgun shell. The video demonstrates how to safely remove the projectile, powder, and wad from a 12-gauge shell, leaving only the primer. This allows the flare gun to be used as a loud noisemaker, comparable to a .22 LR, for emergency situations when standard flares are unavailable. The instructor emphasizes critical safety warnings regarding the dangers of firing unmodified shells.

This guide details a comprehensive gunsmithing project to upgrade an AMT Backup .380 ACP pistol. Experts Brent T. Wheat and Roy Huntington demonstrate how to enhance comfort and shootability by de-burring sharp edges, bead blasting the slide, installing an XS Big Dot front sight via a milled dovetail, and re-cutting the barrel crown. The project highlights advanced techniques for improving a classic pocket pistol.

This guide details the installation of the LaRue MBT-2S trigger for AR-platform rifles, based on insights from Concrete Cowboy. The video highlights the trigger's origin story, its 4-4.5 pound pull weight with a solid wall and clean break, and the speaker's positive long-term experience. It emphasizes the value proposition of a premium feel at a reduced cost.

This guide details the custom modification process for fitting Heckler & Koch G3 surplus wooden furniture onto an MP5 firearm. The process involves significant DIY work, including cutting and shaping wood components using various tools. The video highlights the challenge of finding aftermarket wood furniture for the MP5 and presents a creative solution for achieving a retro aesthetic. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, demonstrates proficiency with workshop tools and knowledge of parts interchangeability.

This guide details a gunsmithing repair for an Artisas pistol experiencing hammer follow or failure to fully reset due to trigger play. Expert Morgan demonstrates how to diagnose the issue by identifying wear on the trigger cage and then performing a precise modification by chamfering the trigger cage's lower edge to correct abnormal contact. This advanced technique addresses a subtle mechanical malfunction, restoring reliable function.

This guide details an experimental modification to an AR-15, as demonstrated by Dirty Civilian. The process involves removing the gas rings from the bolt carrier group to test the rifle's cycling capability under extreme conditions. The test surprisingly shows the rifle can still function, highlighting potential extreme reliability of the AR-15 platform even when critical components are removed.

This guide details the installation and testing of the Freedom Fingers Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) on a Taurus TX22, as demonstrated by a high-level firearm influencer. It covers the mechanical principles of the FRT, accessory integration, and performance testing, including a significant increase in cyclic rate. The influencer highlights the fun factor of this modification as a range toy, while noting potential suppression timing issues with the lightweight TX22 slide.

This guide details how to attach shell cards to a shotgun receiver using industrial Velcro, a DIY modification discussed by James Reeves. This method increases on-gun ammunition capacity for home defense scenarios. The Maverick 88 is highlighted as a budget-friendly option suitable for such enhancements.

This guide details modifications to a Sig Sauer P320 to address safety concerns, specifically focusing on replacing the barrel with one featuring a supported chamber and installing a modified disconnector. These steps are recommended by experienced shooters to mitigate risks of accidental discharge, as discussed by Ben Stoeger.

This guide details how to disable and remove the controversial internal lock found on certain Smith & Wesson revolvers, a feature introduced following a 2000 agreement. The video, presented by Chris Baker, explains the lock's operation, the reasons for industry backlash, and provides a step-by-step process for its removal, including the use of aftermarket plugs. Baker, demonstrating high expertise, emphasizes safety alternatives and the mechanical aspects of the lock.