Videos tagged with Hand Checkering

This video provides an in-depth review of two Les Baer Custom 1911 pistols: the Custom Carry in stainless steel and a blued variant, both chambered in 45 ACP. The presenter highlights the meticulous craftsmanship, hard fitment, and custom features, including hand-cut front cocking serrations, 30 LPI front strap checkering, and ambidextrous safeties. Trigger pull weights are measured, and comparisons are made to other Les Baer models, offering insights for potential buyers.

This video showcases the Remington Model 11, a 90-year-old semi-automatic shotgun, during trap and skeet shooting sessions. The presenter highlights the firearm's historical significance, its unique cycling action where the entire barrel moves, and its surprisingly low recoil despite being a 12-gauge. The video demonstrates practical shooting techniques for clay sports, emphasizing lead and timing, and touches on the firearm's features like its adjustable Poly Choke and hand checkering.

This comprehensive review of the Cogswell & Harrison Optimum game gun highlights its traditional features and quality craftsmanship. The presenter details the Grade 4 Turkish Walnut stock, Prince of Wales grip, and hand checkering, noting the attention to detail. Key specifications like 3-inch Magnum chambers, 30-inch barrels, and fixed quarter/half chokes suitable for standard steel shot are discussed. The review also covers the gun's aesthetic elements, such as deep floral engraving and blued accents, and its included accessories like barrel/stock socks and branded oil.

This review details the differences between the Grade 1 and Grade 5 Miroku trap guns, focusing on aesthetic and material upgrades in the higher grade. Key distinctions include wood quality (Grade 2 vs. Grade 5 Walnut), checkering (laser vs. hand), engraving (laser vs. hand-finished), and the addition of teardrops on the Grade 5. Both models share dimensional similarities, fixed 2.75-inch chambers, 10mm non-tapered top ribs, and beavertail fore-ends. The review highlights the transition to multi-choke barrels on newer models, primarily for steel shot compatibility, and discusses choke constrictions suitable for steel shot.

This guide details the process of preparing custom 1911 grip scales for checkering. It covers removing existing grips, understanding grip screw and bushing specifications, creating a jig for thin grips, and the meticulous process of pilot drilling and hand-tightening grip screws. The video emphasizes careful preparation before the actual checkering begins, highlighting the importance of avoiding damage to expensive custom grips.

Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision discusses the meticulous process of building bespoke 1911 pistols, emphasizing the time-intensive nature of achieving extreme accuracy and durability. He highlights the importance of hand-fitting components, frame rail welding and re-cutting, and the overall client experience that differentiates his work from semi-custom offerings. Burton, a shooter and instructor himself, builds guns intended for high round counts and competitive use.

This video explores how to select and customize a shotgun to be a tasteful, long-lasting firearm suitable for appraisal in 100 years. It breaks down recommendations by budget, from $5,000 to $20,000+, emphasizing the importance of action longevity, stock fit, and personalized aesthetic touches like engraving and custom furniture. The presenter suggests specific models and modifications to achieve a firearm that not only performs well but also holds aesthetic and potential heirloom value.

This video details the acquisition and initial assessment of an un-named, un-marked over/under shotgun purchased via a sealed bid auction. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, meticulously examines the gun's construction, wood quality, action, barrels, and proof marks, noting similarities to Browning designs but also distinct Italian and British influences. Despite its mysterious origin and a minor ejector issue discovered during testing, the presenter expresses satisfaction with the gun's overall quality and potential for its purchase price.

This video introduces the Barrett Sovereign Albany, a high-end Italian-styled round body shotgun. Chris Barrett of Barrett highlights its classic beauty, comfortable handling, and premium features like full coverage engraving and hand-finished checkering. The Albany represents Barrett's expansion into classic sporting firearms under the new Barrett Sovereign brand, distinct from their usual tactical line.

This guide details the process of hand checkering firearm stocks, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers the essential tools, layout techniques, cutter types (60 and 90 degrees), spacing considerations (LPI), and finishing borders. The instruction emphasizes precision for both grip enhancement and aesthetic appeal, suitable for intermediate gunsmithing enthusiasts.

This expert-level guide from Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA Gunsmithing delves into the functional and aesthetic aspects of gunstock checkering. It covers its historical evolution, from early hand-cut patterns to modern CNC and pressed techniques, and explains the differences in line density between production and custom firearms. Understanding checkering provides insight into firearm craftsmanship and historical firearm design.