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This guide details the installation of the Timney Alpha Trigger into a Glock Gen 6 firearm. It covers the complete disassembly of the stock trigger mechanism, including removing pins, the locking block, and the trigger housing. The process then details the installation of the Timney trigger, its associated trigger bar, and return spring, followed by reassembly of the firearm. The video emphasizes the benefits of a lighter, crisper trigger pull for improved accuracy.

Lucas Botkin, owner of T.REX Arms, demonstrates a practical modification to a Glock 17 to improve its suitability for appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) carry. He addresses the issue of the factory beavertail snagging during draws by carefully trimming it with trauma shears and then smoothing the edges using a concrete surface. This DIY approach aims to enhance comfort and drawing efficiency for AIWB users.

This video showcases a blindfolded field and detail stripping challenge between two gunsmiths from Gun For Hire. It highlights the simplicity of the Glock platform, allowing experienced individuals to perform complex tasks by feel. The challenge demonstrates proficiency in firearm disassembly under simulated difficult conditions.

This guide details the installation of the Rapid Engineering Large Beavertail Backstrap for Glock pistols. The modification aims to alter the grip angle from the factory 22° to a more common 18°, improving natural point of aim and reducing fatigue. The process involves a simple pin replacement, making it an accessible DIY upgrade.

This guide details the process of swapping the slide and barrel assembly between different PSA Dagger frames, demonstrating its modularity. The video highlights the ability to switch between a Glock 17-sized grip and a Glock 19-sized grip, showcasing the pistol's adaptability. Expert instruction is provided on the ease of this modification and subsequent function testing at an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates how to convert a Glock pistol to fire .22 caliber ammunition using a conversion kit from Advantage Arms. The process involves swapping the factory slide for the .22 conversion kit slide, which includes a new barrel, recoil lug, and magazine. This modification offers a cost-effective way to practice shooting with a Glock platform.

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.