Videos tagged with Revolver Modification

This guide details the process of upgrading Colt Grizzly and Kodiak revolvers by replacing rubber grips with aftermarket wood grips and installing a fiber optic front sight on the Grizzly. The speaker emphasizes the aesthetic and functional improvements gained from these modifications, noting that parts interchangeable with Colt Pythons will also fit these models. The process involves careful removal of old parts and precise installation of new ones, including the use of Loctite for sight security.

This video details the process of modifying a 2.5-inch matte blued Colt Python to make it more suitable for concealed carry. The presenter replaces the original wood grips with Altimont boot grips for a better hand-fill and swaps the red insert ramp front sight for a Wilson Combat red fiber optic sight for improved visibility. The modifications are presented as straightforward, especially the new barrel screw system for sight changes.

This guide details the custom modifications performed on a Smith & Wesson 686-6 revolver by MK3 Firearms. The process includes applying a Graphite Black Cerakote finish, milling custom barrel flats, performing an 11-degree barrel crown, installing XS Sights, a Hogue cylinder release, and a custom trigger job. The video emphasizes the professional gunsmithing involved, highlighting the detailed processes and resulting enhancements.

This guide details the installation of the Midwest Industries Bounty Hunter Series pistol brace and stock system onto compatible revolvers. The process involves replacing the factory grips with the MI system, which attaches via a secure bolt mechanism. The system aims to enhance stability and recoil control for revolvers, making them more effective for hunting and range use. Instruction is provided by Troy from Midwest Industries, demonstrating expert knowledge of the product's design and application.

This video demonstrates a straightforward cylinder swap on a Freedom Arms Model 97 revolver, allowing conversion from .45 Colt to .45 ACP. The process is shown to be quick and simple, requiring minimal tools. The presenter also shares chronograph data for Black Hills Honeybadger .45 ACP ammunition fired from the converted cylinder, highlighting the accuracy potential of the firearm in this caliber.

This guide details how Hickok45 modifies a Smith & Wesson Model 65 revolver by bobbing the hammer. This modification is presented as a practical enhancement for concealed carry, preventing snags and encouraging proper double-action defensive shooting techniques. The video demonstrates the continued accuracy and functionality of the modified firearm through practical shooting exercises.

This guide details the process of transforming a Taurus .44 Magnum revolver into a 'chubby snubby' carry comp style firearm. Modifications include bobbing the hammer for snag-free carry, machining a barrel compensator, installing a Novak 1911 front sight, and reshaping G10 grips for improved ergonomics and concealability. The project aims to create a powerful yet carryable .44 Magnum.

This video details a comprehensive customization process for a Smith & Wesson Model 64 police trade-in revolver, dubbed the 'Hot Fuzz' build. The modifications include a 3-inch barrel chop, porting for reduced recoil, a bobbed hammer, internal lock deletion, a custom trigger job, and the application of a tri-onee finish. Notably, it showcases two variations of the 'Fitz' trigger guard modification: a modified hourglass cut and a full removal for faster trigger acquisition. Custom VZ grips and Acro red dot mounting are also featured.

This video details the modifications that define a 'Fitz Special' revolver, a custom firearm designed for concealed carry by J. Henry Fitzgerald. Key modifications include shortening the barrel and ejector rod, cutting the trigger guard, reshaping the hammer for single-action use, and rounding the butt of the grip. The presenters demonstrate these modifications on examples like a Colt Cobra and a Colt 1917, discussing the historical context and practical applications of these custom features.

This video details a custom gunsmithing project transforming a Smith & Wesson Model 36 J-frame into a .32 H&R Magnum revolver. The process involved adapting parts from a .32 S&W Long, bobbing the hammer, polishing the trigger, performing a light melt, and reaming the chambers. The result is a 3-inch, six-shot .32 H&R Magnum, presented with a custom holster and shooting demonstration.

This video demonstrates the installation of an extended and broadened cylinder release from Power Custom for S&W revolvers. The presenter highlights its utility for defensive carry and competition, emphasizing ease of use and fumble-free reloads. The part is designed as a simple drop-in replacement requiring no gunsmithing skills.

This video details a comprehensive custom build on a Colt Python revolver by MK3 Firearms. Key modifications include a shortened 3-inch barrel with a 45-degree crown and 3/4 lug cut, deletion of the front rib sight for a custom RMR mount, a bobbed hammer, engraved cylinder, satin finish, modified trigger guard fits, and custom Empire grips. The work is presented as a high-skill gunsmithing project for collectors.