Quick Tip: Smith & Wesson Revolvers Square Butt vs. Round Butt

Jerry Miculek provides a straightforward guide on installing Miculek revolver grips, emphasizing proper frame identification (square vs. round butt) and ensuring the row pin is centered. The installation involves a test fit without the screw, followed by attaching the stirrup and securing the grip with the provided screw, advising against over-tightening.

This guide explains how to date Smith & Wesson K-frame and N-frame revolvers by examining the number of screws on the frame. The number of screws changed over specific production periods, offering a reliable method for collectors and enthusiasts to identify a revolver's era. The video emphasizes checking all screw locations, including one often hidden by the grips.

This video provides a mechanical demonstration of Colt revolver timing mechanisms, contrasting them with Smith & Wesson and Ruger revolvers. The instructor explains that the perceived 'timing issues' on Colts are often a result of their design, where the cylinder stop engages later in the trigger pull, leading to a crisper break. This is presented as a characteristic difference rather than a universal flaw, with genuine timing issues being distinct from this design feature. The demonstration aims to correct misinformation and alleviate concerns about Colt revolvers' functionality.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 revolver, chambered in .38 Special. It emphasizes safety by ensuring the firearm is unloaded before starting. The process involves removing the grips via a single screw and then detaching the cylinder and crane assembly from the frame. Reassembly reverses these steps, with a focus on using the correct tools to avoid marring the firearm's finish.

This guide covers basic firearm refinishing techniques, focusing on achieving a matte finish via bead blasting and a brushed finish using a brillo pad. It highlights that a matte finish on firearms like the S&W 642 Airweight often requires bead blasting to replicate the original texture. The process involves using common tools like an air compressor and media blasting gun, with safety precautions for eye and respiratory protection.

This guide details the process of building a custom firearm, emphasizing that performance and function must be established before cosmetic enhancements. Key steps include perfecting the action and timing, ensuring accuracy through precise barrel and cylinder work, and selecting ergonomic grip frames and sights. The final stages involve meticulous finishing and optional engraving, with a focus on creating a firearm that is both beautiful and highly functional.

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.