Brownells - Jack Rowe, Master Gunsmith Series, Forend Catches: Part 1

This video features Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrating the diagnosis and repair of forend catches on a side-by-side English shotgun. Part 2 of a series from Brownells, it focuses on the technical aspects of shotgun maintenance and gunsmithing.

Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe provides expert instruction on the final stages of reassembling a Box Lock shotgun. This guide covers critical steps like cocking hammers, securing the breech pin with specialized techniques, and reassembling the forend catch. Rowe also shares professional tips on polishing and flame bluing pins for a superior finish, demonstrating advanced gunsmithing techniques.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.