Videos tagged with Master Gunsmith

This guide details the meticulous hand-fitting process for a Wilson Combat Custom 1911, as demonstrated by Master Gunsmith Bobby Sims. It emphasizes the critical role of manual tooling and a gunsmith's 'feel' in achieving the precision and accuracy required for high-end custom firearms, a process honed over 24 years of experience. The video highlights the importance of slide-to-frame fitting and trigger tuning as key differentiators from mass-produced items.

This video documents the process of rebuilding a gunmaker, aiming to stay up-to-date with the progress. The title suggests a focus on the restoration and revitalization of a firearm manufacturing entity, implying a deep dive into the craftsmanship and potential future products. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to follow this journey of bringing back a significant player in the firearms industry.

This episode features an interview with Chad Albrecht, founder of School of the American Rifle (SOTAR). Albrecht is a Master Gunsmith, AR-15 Armorer, and Technical Instructor. The discussion centers on the popular and modular direct-impingement AR-15 rifle. Links to SOTAR's website and Instagram, as well as the podcast host's websites (SOLGW and GreenDragonTrading.co), are provided.

This YouTube Shorts video presents a size comparison between a Glock 17L, humorously nicknamed "Big Chungus," and a Smith & Wesson Model 10. The description highlights that the "Big Chungus" is a custom "Big Chungus" build, implying modifications or a unique aesthetic, while the Smith & Wesson Model 10 is described as a master gunsmith-built competition revolver, over 35 years old, and is being compared to a smaller, likely .32 caliber top break revolver featured in a previous video. The comparison aims to show how the larger Glock 17L stacks up against other firearms in terms of size.

This video features Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrating advanced techniques for soldering shotgun barrels, specifically addressing the repair of leaky ribs. Rowe emphasizes that proper rib re-fixing requires stripping, tinning, and precise alignment using specialized tools like parallels and wedges. He also advises on the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing complex tasks to specialists and highlights challenges with older firearms due to corrosive fluxes.

This guide details a master gunsmithing technique for tightening a loose shotgun forend, as demonstrated by Jack Rowe. The process involves carefully removing wood from the forend and then using a punch and hammer to deform the forend iron, creating a more secure fit against the barrel loop. It emphasizes precision to avoid overtightening and includes advice on post-adjustment filing and lubrication.

Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe provides expert instruction on the final stages of reassembling a Box Lock shotgun. This guide covers critical steps like cocking hammers, securing the breech pin with specialized techniques, and reassembling the forend catch. Rowe also shares professional tips on polishing and flame bluing pins for a superior finish, demonstrating advanced gunsmithing techniques.

This is the third part of a five-part series from Brownells, featuring Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe. The video demonstrates the process of stripping and cleaning a Box Lock firearm. Produced by Trinidad College, this instructional content focuses on the practical maintenance of a specific type of firearm mechanism.

This video, part one of a five-part series from Brownells, features Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrating the process of stripping and cleaning a Box Lock firearm. Produced in collaboration with Trinidad College, the content focuses on the technical aspects of firearm maintenance, providing viewers with expert guidance on how to properly disassemble and clean this specific type of action. The series aims to educate viewers on essential gunsmithing techniques.

This guide details the intricate process of reassembling the ejector and extractor components of a Westley Richards boxlock ejector shotgun. Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrates the precise placement of springs, dovetail pieces, and kickers, emphasizing the correct orientation and the use of tools to avoid damaging delicate parts. The explanation highlights the unique cam mechanism that interacts with the split extractors to lift spent casings.

Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe provides an in-depth, technical guide to the disassembly and reassembly of the Westley Richards Box Ejector system, focusing on the intricate components and critical points of failure. This expert-level instruction highlights the precision required for traditional British gunmaking and repair.

This video, part 1 of a 5-part series produced by Trinidad College and presented by Brownells, features Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrating the process of stripping and cleaning side lock shotguns. The content is instructional, focusing on the technical aspects of firearm maintenance for a specific type of shotgun.