Brownells - Make Ready with Dean Caputo: 1911 Armorer's Bench Video

This guide details the process of replacing the mainspring on a Swiss Luger 1900. It covers identifying a failed mainspring, the correct direction for removal, manipulating the grip safety, compressing and installing the new spring with safety precautions, and reassembly. The new spring is noted to be significantly stiffer, requiring a specific operational technique for this model.

Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operator and gunsmithing instructor, provides expert guidance on essential 1911 function checks and maintenance. This guide covers safety checks for the thumb and grip safeties, barrel play, and inspection of critical internal components like the barrel link and plunger tube. It emphasizes the need for proper maintenance and hand-fitting for optimal 1911 reliability.

This entry details the origins and construction of the MEUSOC pistol, specifically highlighting models built by Valor Precision. It emphasizes the historical significance of these custom builds, often performed by US Marine Corps armorers at Quantico, and notes the inclusion of original MR-11 rails as a key characteristic. The information is presented with an instructional tone from an experienced individual with direct knowledge of MEUSOC construction.

This guide details the installation and customization process for the Bul Armory Link Trigger system, as presented by Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical at SHOT Show 2026. While initial installation requires a gunsmith, subsequent trigger shoe swaps are user-friendly and can be performed in under 60 seconds without affecting firearm tuning. The system offers 12 distinct trigger shoe configurations for enhanced ergonomics and performance on most double-stack 1911/2011 platforms.

This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process for cleaning the Bul Armory TAC Pro pistol, as demonstrated by former U.S. Marine Clint Morgan. It covers safety checks, field stripping, component cleaning, and reassembly, emphasizing practical techniques for maintaining firearm reliability. Morgan highlights the use of Otis Technology cleaning products and offers insights from extensive range use.

This guide details essential modifications for a 1911 pistol, transforming it into a reliable self-defense and combat tool. Expert Bill Wilson and Massad Ayoob emphasize reliability, sight upgrades, trigger enhancement, safety manipulation, grip comfort, and faster reloads. These steps are crucial for optimizing a 1911 for critical situations.

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.