Breakthrough Knife Maintenance

This guide details a method for sharpening a pocket knife using a Worksharp sharpener. It outlines a multi-stage process involving coarse and fine grit sharpening stones, followed by a leather strop for deburring, all while maintaining a consistent 20° angle. The technique emphasizes performing equal work on both sides of the blade to achieve a balanced, sharp edge.

This guide details the cleaning and maintenance process for a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0, specifically addressing a police trade-in. It covers initial inspection, cleaning with wipes, proper lubrication of slide rails and internal components using Combat Lube, reassembly, and functional checks of the slide action and tritium night sights. The video highlights the value of acquiring trade-in firearms at a lower cost compared to new models.

This guide, based on expert instruction, details 17 habits to ensure firearms like Glocks and AR-15s last over 20,000 rounds. It emphasizes proactive maintenance, including meticulous round count logging, regular cleaning and lubrication, timely replacement of critical springs and components, and thorough visual inspections. Following these practices prevents malfunctions and extends the operational life of your firearm.

This guide, informed by experts from Brownells, explains how to use motor oil as a supplementary lubricant for firearm actions. While motor oil provides excellent slickness for moving parts, it lacks crucial rust inhibitors. Therefore, it's recommended to use dedicated gun oil (CLP) for external protection against corrosion, especially in humid or salty environments.

This guide details the maintenance and cleaning process for 2011 pistols, drawing on the extensive experience of a competitive shooter. It covers proper lubrication techniques, spring replacement intervals, optics mounting best practices, and common troubleshooting tips for reliability issues, emphasizing a practical, high-round-count approach.

This guide synthesizes expert advice on maintaining and subtly modifying Glocks, drawing from an armorer's perspective. It covers critical lubrication techniques, the importance of a dry firing pin channel, and how to perform a cost-effective trigger job. The guide also details magazine longevity, RSA testing, and essential safety checks, emphasizing that proper maintenance can prevent malfunctions and extend firearm life.

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.