Brownells - Rimfire Target Conversion Kit

This guide explains how to adjust the trigger weight on a 1911 pistol, specifically addressing a viewer's request to increase a 3lb trigger to 5lbs. The process involves understanding that the 1911's trigger pull is governed by its leaf spring. Adjustments can be made by tuning the existing spring or by replacing it with a pre-tuned spring of the desired weight. The speaker, demonstrating experienced knowledge, emphasizes the importance of proper firearm handling and understanding the mechanism.

This guide details the installation and adjustment of Bul Armory's new Link Trigger System for 1911 and 2011 platforms. The system emphasizes modularity, allowing users to quickly change trigger reach, feel, and interface using a single tool. It highlights the benefit of replaceable links with integrated threads, simplifying maintenance and reducing repair costs. The guide includes a mandatory safety check before handling the firearm.

This guide addresses common issues encountered with a Beretta 92 .22LR conversion kit, as demonstrated by a hobbyist. It covers troubleshooting a hammer that doesn't fully drop and .22LR feeding problems, suggesting a potential need for a break-in period. The video highlights the components included in the kit: barrel, slide, and magazine for full-size Beretta 92 series models.

This video demonstrates the installation and live-fire testing of a Cash Ink/Dellinger Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) kit in a Tisas Sting Ray 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm. The presenter, Jordan from PoorBoy Arms, highlights the drop-in nature of the kit and showcases its rapid-fire capability. While the FRT kit functions, a notable observation is that the slide did not lock back after the last round on both magazines fired.

This video demonstrates the process of installing a red dot sight onto a 1911 pistol, specifically a Kimber model. The work involves mounting a CatDog brand red dot sight. The video concludes with the customer's reaction and a discussion of the $500 price for the service, highlighting a potential quality concern raised by the customer.

The Yankee Marshal discusses the increasing difficulty in finding professional gunsmiths and highlights the specialized tools and expertise required for tasks like fitting a 1911 barrel or safety. While he performs much of his own firearm maintenance, he acknowledges that certain precision work necessitates professional gunsmithing, contrasting DIY methods with the requirements of professional metal smithing.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.