Quick Tip: Mastering Cold Blues with Brownells

This guide details the application of Aluminum Black and Cold Blue chemicals for touching up scratches and worn finishes on firearm components. It emphasizes proper application techniques, the importance of cleaning and degreasing, and the necessity of washing off residual chemicals to prevent further corrosion. The video demonstrates how to address damage on both aluminum receivers and carbon steel barrels, highlighting that these are touch-up solutions rather than permanent refinishing methods.

This guide details the process of applying cold blue finishes to firearms, as demonstrated by Steve Ostrem, a technical expert from Brownells. It covers proper cleaning, product selection for full refinishing versus touch-ups, application techniques, and crucial neutralization steps to achieve a lasting finish. Proper surface preparation and understanding metal alloy reactions are emphasized for optimal results.

This guide details the process of cold bluing a firearm barrel, a technique primarily used for touching up small scratches and blemishes. It emphasizes meticulous surface preparation, including cleaning and light heating, followed by the application of cold bluing solutions like Birchwood Casey Perma Blue or Brownells Formula 44/40. The process concludes with neutralization and oiling to protect the new finish. Instruction is provided by an experienced gunsmith from Iraqveteran8888.

This guide details the process of removing the hammer spur on a Smith & Wesson revolver, a common modification for a snag-free draw during self-defense. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates the use of specialized tools like a Dremel and Cratex wheels, emphasizing careful disassembly, precise cutting, and finishing with cold blue. The procedure requires advanced gunsmithing skills and attention to detail for a successful outcome.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA provides an expert guide on modifying a Smith & Wesson revolver by removing the hammer spur. This process, detailed with specific tool usage including rotary tools and finishing attachments, aims to improve handling and aesthetics. The guide emphasizes careful disassembly, precise modification, and proper reassembly with cold bluing for a professional finish.

Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates an expert technique for filling unsightly screw holes in firearms. This method involves preparing the hole with a chamfer tool, annealing and peening screws to fill the void, and then filing, polishing, and cold bluing the area for a seamless repair. This guide is suitable for intermediate gunsmiths looking to improve the aesthetics and value of their firearms.

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.