Videos tagged with Pistolsmith

This video features an interview with Jason Burton, owner of Heirloom Precision and a highly regarded pistolsmith specializing in bespoke 1911 builds. Burton discusses his passion for elevating the 1911's functionality and aesthetics, operating a one-man shop to create custom pistols. An active competitive shooter, he won the Arizona IDPA Championship in 2002. Burton is also a professional member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild and co-author of the Vicker's Guide to the 1911 Volumes 1 & 2. The interview was hosted by Guns & Ammo Field Editor Keith Wood.

This video debunks the myth that custom firearms are unaffordable for the average person. Featuring Brownells Gun Techs Steve Ostrem and Caleb Savant alongside master pistolsmith Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works, the video details the process of customizing a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Long Colt. They cover an 'Accuracy Package' including barrel work and trigger enhancements, as well as aesthetic choices like a Bisley grip frame, Turkish walnut grips, color-casing, and custom engraving. The final cost is revealed, proving that custom gun ownership is within reach.

This video showcases two custom Luger pistols chambered in .45 ACP, created by renowned pistolsmith John Martz in the 1970s and 80s. Starting from standard 9mm Lugers, Martz modified them to accommodate the significantly larger .45 ACP cartridge, resulting in visibly larger pistols. The video features Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem from Rock Island Auctions explaining the intricate process and highlighting a "Baby" Luger and a custom German Navy Luger with a 6-inch barrel, distinguishing it from the standard P08 model.