Q&A #8: Triple Locks, New gun development, and the .50 Cal Lewis Gun

This guide details the installation of a Trijicon RMR, HD, or SRO red dot sight onto a Glock 19 Gen 5 with an MOS system. It emphasizes critical steps like safety checks, using adapter plates, applying Loctite, and precise torque specifications (13 in-lbs for adapter plate, 15 in-lbs for optic screws) with tools like the Wheeler FAT Wrench. The process concludes with firearm reassembly and a final sight picture check.

This guide details the installation of the Viridian RFX1 Custom reflex sight onto a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, a process requiring specialized tools due to the firearm's non-factory optic-cut slide. The installation involves removing the rear iron sight and utilizing a custom plate that fits into the dovetail. The video emphasizes the importance of using a sight pusher and torquing the optic's mounting screws to 20 inch-pounds with a torque wrench. The RFX1 Custom features a 3 MOA green dot, Instant-On technology, and over 30,000 hours of battery life from a CR1632 battery.

This guide details how to perform a basic trigger adjustment on a Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911, aiming to reduce trigger pull weight for improved target shooting. The process involves specific dry-firing and pressure techniques, guided by a trigger pull scale. The speaker, a veteran with extensive 1911 experience, demonstrates this technique to achieve a crisp 3.25 lb pull.

This guide details the process of installing an AR-15 barrel, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. Key steps include applying anti-seize compound, proper torqueing and 'seasoning' of the barrel nut threads (30-80 ft-lbs), and ensuring correct gas tube alignment. The instruction emphasizes methodical execution and the use of specialized tools for a reliable build.

This guide details the professional process for mounting a rifle scope, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers essential steps from receiver preparation and base installation with precise torque values to ring alignment, lapping, reticle leveling, and final securing of the optic. Proper technique ensures optimal accuracy and prevents damage to the firearm and scope.

Larry Potterfield, an expert gunsmith, demonstrates the essential process of lapping scope rings to ensure proper scope mounting and prevent damage. This guide covers the necessary tools, setup, and step-by-step technique for achieving optimal scope-to-ring contact, crucial for rifle accuracy and scope longevity. The video emphasizes correcting imperfections in modern scope rings for a secure and scratch-free fit.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.