Gunsmithing - How to Replace the Rear Sight Blade on a S&W Revolver

This guide details the process of replacing a rear sight blade on a Smith & Wesson revolver, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers disassembly, installation of a new blade (available in various heights and with a white outline option), and securing the assembly using specialized tools. The instruction emphasizes methodical steps for a successful upgrade, improving the sight picture.

Larry Potterfield, an expert instructor from MidwayUSA, provides a detailed guide on how to smooth the double-action trigger pull of a Smith & Wesson revolver. This process involves careful disassembly, precise honing of the trigger and sear surfaces using a fine India stone and bench block, reassembly, and safe testing with snap caps. The instruction emphasizes patience and precision for a noticeable improvement in trigger feel.

This guide details how to smooth the single-action trigger pull on a Smith & Wesson revolver. Expert instructor Larry Potterfield from MidwayUSA demonstrates the process, emphasizing the use of specialized tools like a stoning fixture and India stone. Proper technique involves careful stoning of the sear to reduce friction and improve trigger feel, with Dykem used to monitor progress. The guide concludes with reassembly and testing using snap caps.

This guide details how to fix slow timing on a Smith & Wesson revolver, a common issue affecting accuracy and safety. Expert Larry Potterfield demonstrates the process, emphasizing the use of an oversized hand and precise honing with an India stone. Proper timing ensures the cylinder locks correctly for safe and accurate operation.

This video addresses the issue of aesthetically crooked barrels on Smith & Wesson revolvers, a problem stemming from compression-fit barrel installation. The instructor demonstrates how to assess barrel alignment by drawing lines from the rear sight to the barrel's end. For minor aesthetic imperfections, the recommended fix is to carefully file down the offending side of the barrel rib to improve visual alignment, rather than attempting to adjust the barrel itself.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to drill and fit a pinned front sight for a Smith & Wesson firearm. It emphasizes that the process is achievable without specialized equipment like a drill press or milling machine, making it an accessible DIY gunsmithing project. The tutorial aims to help viewers achieve a professional, factory-correct installation by identifying the correct drill bit size. It's presented as a straightforward and cost-effective modification for Smith & Wesson owners.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.