How to surface grind a hammer!

This video details extensive custom work performed on a Ruger Wrangler revolver. Modifications include complete action tuning, cylinder fluting, cutting flats on the cylinder, installing a dovetail for a new front sight, muzzle chamfering, and recutting the forcing cone. The firearm also received a 'Battleship Gray' Cerakote finish, significantly improving its aesthetics and performance. The presenter highlights how these modifications reduce trigger pull weight and enhance accuracy.

This video details a custom build on a Ruger Wrangler, showcasing advanced gunsmithing techniques. Modifications include barrel fluting, custom front sight installation, muzzle chamfering, forcing cone recutting, and surface grinding of the hammer and trigger. The presenter also touches on polishing the trigger face and applying a red color to the front sight, emphasizing that many of these modifications can be done with the right tools and careful attention.

This video details the installation and function of the RDI Hammer for the Browning Hi-Power pistol, a modification designed to enhance safety and carry comfort. The RDI Hammer allows the pistol to be carried with the hammer forward, engaging the safety, and automatically cocks the hammer when the safety is disengaged, offering a perceived safer alternative to traditional cocked-and-locked carry for some users. The presenter, TheYankeeMarshal, highlights its benefits for those uncomfortable with a fully cocked hammer and its utility in quickly re-engaging the safety.

This guide details the installation of the Samson enhanced ejector rod for Ruger Wranglers and Single Six revolvers. It covers the removal of the factory component, preparation of the new part, and the reassembly process, highlighting the difference in lever size for improved ergonomics. The process requires basic tools and careful handling of internal springs.

This video, Part 2 of a series on single-action hammer modifications, likely delves into the practical aspects of altering or improving a firearm's hammer mechanism. Given it's a continuation, it probably assumes viewers have seen Part 1 and will focus on the execution of the modification, potential challenges, and the results. The content is aimed at firearm enthusiasts interested in gunsmithing, custom work, and understanding the internal mechanics of single-action firearms.

This video demonstrates a practical modification for single-action firearms to improve hammer ergonomics. By cutting, bending, and welding the hammer spur, the presenter creates a more comfortable and accessible cocking point, enhancing the user's interaction with the firearm. This customization is presented as a low-effort enhancement for non-collectible firearms.

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.