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This video demonstrates a humorous, albeit unconventional, method for installing Ergo Delta Grips on a Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver. While the creator uses a rusty hammer for comedic effect, the core process involves fitting the grip to the frame and performing a basic function check with snap caps. The content highlights aftermarket accessories for common revolvers and offers a satirical take on gunsmithing.

This video explains the cause of discoloration on the muzzle of a custom .38 Special Long Slide 1911, previously owned by James Earl Jones. The discoloration is a direct result of the gunsmithing technique used by Jim Clark Senior, who invented the long slide 1911. Clark would modify standard slides by cutting and welding sections, a process that alters the steel's properties and consequently affects the bluing process, leading to visible color differences at the weld point.

This video details how to check if a revolver is 'in time' or 'out of time,' a critical aspect of its mechanical function. It explains the roles of the hand and locking bolt in rotating and securing the cylinder. The demonstration covers single-action timing by slowly cocking the hammer and double-action timing by pulling the trigger, highlighting how the cylinder should lock precisely at the moment of firing. A malfunctioning Webley Mark IV is shown to illustrate the safety and accuracy issues caused by poor timing.

This video demonstrates modernizing a Taurus 856 Ultra Light revolver by adding an optic and light mount. A custom front-end mount allows for RMR-style optics and rail-mounted lights, enhancing practicality. The modification ensures cylinder clearance for reloading and utilizes a secure single-pin mounting system.

This video details a custom Rock Island Armory M206 build, dubbed the 'Filipino Fitz,' inspired by John Fitzgerald's original Fitz Special design. Modifications include a shortened barrel, bobbed hammer, cut trigger guard, internal polishing, and cylinder chamfering for improved loading. The firearm features a durable ceramic coating and operates in double-action only, with a demonstration of trigger staging for precision.

This video details how to diagnose and correct excessive cylinder endshake on Smith & Wesson revolvers. It covers measuring endshake using a feeler gauge, identifying the need for endshake bearings, and the disassembly process including removing the extractor rod. The guide also touches on using Power Custom bearings for correction and yoke reamers for insufficient endshake.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, highlighting its classic features like the pinned barrel and hammer-mounted firing pin. The speaker, an experienced collector, details the firearm's provenance and its acquisition from a local FFL. The review emphasizes the enduring appeal and collectibility of these early stainless steel revolvers.

This benchtop review compares the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival .22LR rifles for survival scenarios. The Little Badger excels in deployment/storage speed and weight, while the Henry offers superior portability by storing all parts in its stock. The Ruger 10/22 leads in capacity and ergonomics but is the heaviest and most expensive.

The Savage Model 301 is a budget-friendly, single-shot, break-action shotgun in .410 bore, ideal for survival or as an affordable firearm. It features a simple operation, a manual safety with a hammer block for safe carrying, and a 26-inch barrel with screw-in chokes. Its key advantage is its easy two-piece takedown for portability and storage, making it an excellent value under $200.

This video explores the process of hand-reloading .410 shotshells, comparing it to reloading 20 and 12 gauge ammunition. The creator details the specific components used, including Winchester and Cheddite primers, Winchester 296 powder, Winchester and Remington hulls, Claybuster wads, and #6 shot. The video aims to determine if reloading this smaller shotshell caliber is a cost-effective endeavor, with the outcome to be revealed over time.