Mini J-Frame PPC Revolver

This video details a comprehensive customization process for a Smith & Wesson Model 64 police trade-in revolver, dubbed the 'Hot Fuzz' build. The modifications include a 3-inch barrel chop, porting for reduced recoil, a bobbed hammer, internal lock deletion, a custom trigger job, and the application of a tri-onee finish. Notably, it showcases two variations of the 'Fitz' trigger guard modification: a modified hourglass cut and a full removal for faster trigger acquisition. Custom VZ grips and Acro red dot mounting are also featured.

This video details the modifications that define a 'Fitz Special' revolver, a custom firearm designed for concealed carry by J. Henry Fitzgerald. Key modifications include shortening the barrel and ejector rod, cutting the trigger guard, reshaping the hammer for single-action use, and rounding the butt of the grip. The presenters demonstrate these modifications on examples like a Colt Cobra and a Colt 1917, discussing the historical context and practical applications of these custom features.

This video details a comprehensive custom build on a Colt Python revolver by MK3 Firearms. Key modifications include a shortened 3-inch barrel with a 45-degree crown and 3/4 lug cut, deletion of the front rib sight for a custom RMR mount, a bobbed hammer, engraved cylinder, satin finish, modified trigger guard fits, and custom Empire grips. The work is presented as a high-skill gunsmithing project for collectors.

This video details a custom gunsmithing project transforming a Smith & Wesson Model 36 J-frame into a .32 H&R Magnum revolver. The process involved adapting parts from a .32 S&W Long, bobbing the hammer, polishing the trigger, performing a light melt, and reaming the chambers. The result is a 3-inch, six-shot .32 H&R Magnum, presented with a custom holster and shooting demonstration.

This guide details the custom modifications performed on a Charter Arms .32 H&R Magnum revolver. The process includes a full detail strip, bobbing and melting the hammer, adjusting fixed sights, polishing the trigger face, cutting a new muzzle chamfer, recutting the forcing cone, and beveling chamber mouths. A complete action job is also performed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stock springs to prevent misfires in a defensive firearm.

This guide outlines the key modifications that define the Fitz Special, a historically significant custom revolver concept. Developed by John Henry Fitzgerald, these modifications include a bobbed hammer, shortened barrel, reattached front sight, and a distinctive cut-away trigger guard. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details these changes and their impact on concealability and handling, noting their influence on later designs like the Colt Detective Special.

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.