Product Spotlight: Starrett Gunsmith's Punches

This comprehensive kit from Fix-It Sticks, presented by Brownells, offers a portable and modular solution for firearm maintenance and building. It includes specialized tools for popular platforms like AR-15, 1911, Glock, and Remington 700, alongside torque limiters for precise adjustments. The kit is ideal for gunsmiths, hobbyists, and anyone needing a versatile toolset for range work or home repairs.

This guide outlines essential tools for prepared gun owners to maintain and build firearms, focusing on the AR-15 and Glock platforms. It emphasizes starting with a comprehensive kit and adding specialized tools like pin punches, torque wrenches, and receiver vice blocks. Proper use of thread locker and witness marks is also highlighted for ensuring component security.

This guide covers essential tools for AR-15 maintenance and range preparedness, as presented by the Palmetto State Armory host. It details a 20-piece cleaning kit, a comprehensive punch set, a bench block for pin work, protective gun mats, and a compact first aid kit. These items are recommended as practical stocking stuffers for gun owners, emphasizing ease of use and field readiness.

This video provides an in-depth review of Fix It Sticks tool kits, highlighting their utility for gunsmiths, shooters, military, and law enforcement. The presenter, a former weapons sergeant with extensive gunsmithing experience, emphasizes the quality, versatility, and compact nature of these kits for field repairs. Key features include a T-handle with bit storage, specialized tools for various firearm platforms, and precise torque limiters crucial for mounting optics and accessories without damage.

This video highlights essential tools for basic firearm maintenance and repair. Key items include a bench block for pin work, a quality screwdriver set to prevent screw damage, a cleaning rod that doubles as a knockout rod, hex wrenches for modern accessories, punches and a hammer for disassembly, a bench vise for stability, and safety glasses for protection. Proper tools ensure efficient and safe gun care.

This guide details the use of the Real Avid X3 Driver 52-Piece Gunsmithing Kit, presented by American Rifleman. It covers selecting and attaching bits, utilizing the versatile 3-in-1 driver (screwdriver, ratchet, T-handle), and proper storage. The kit is presented as an essential tool for various firearm tasks, from stock installation to scope mounting, emphasizing the importance of quality tools for successful gunsmithing.

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.