An Easier Way To Grease Your M1A Bolt-Roller Bearing

This video demonstrates the cleaning drills for the gas system of the M14/M1A rifle, provided by Sadlak Industries. It offers a practical guide for maintaining this specific firearm component. The description also directs viewers to Brownells for more information.

This video demonstrates the functionality of the Badger Ordnance M14/M1A Bolt Roller Greaser. The description provides a direct link for further information, suggesting a focus on the product's application and benefits for owners of M14 and M1A rifles.

This guide outlines the conceptual assembly of the unique XR-86 custom rifle, a project by Wilfred Ellis. It details the integration of parts from an M60, M14, and AR-15, highlighting the custom gunsmithing required to combine these disparate systems into a functional firearm. The process involves careful mating of bolt, gas, and trigger mechanisms.

This guide details a ten-minute process to improve the accuracy of an M1A rifle by tightening the front sight assembly. The method involves using a German silver rod and a light hammer to adjust the fit of the front sight onto the splined barrel, eliminating radial slop that can cause group shifts. The instructor emphasizes using common tools and avoiding excessive force, ensuring the firearm's accuracy is maintained without damaging components.

This guide details how to precisely adjust the windage of an M1A or M1 Garand's front sight. It involves calculating the required adjustment based on rear sight corrections, measuring the existing front sight overhang with calipers, and physically moving the front sight to a new, precise position. This is a permanent adjustment for ammunition changes, with field adjustments made via the rear sight.

This video demonstrates a quick and easy method for glass bedding an M1A or Garand style rifle, specifically a Walnut Standard M1A. The creator aims to dispel the myth that this process is difficult, expensive, and requires extensive experience. They showcase the entire bedding job being completed in under 25 minutes using common tools, emphasizing that 'less is definitely more' in this technique.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.