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

This video demonstrates how to repair a bent ejector rod on Smith & Wesson revolvers. It covers diagnosing the bend using a ruler, disassembly procedures, and straightening the rod using either a lathe or a drill press with a dial indicator. The process emphasizes precision and careful reassembly for optimal function.

This video details how to diagnose and correct excessive cylinder endshake on Smith & Wesson revolvers. It covers measuring endshake using a feeler gauge, identifying the need for endshake bearings, and the disassembly process including removing the extractor rod. The guide also touches on using Power Custom bearings for correction and yoke reamers for insufficient endshake.

This guide details how to remove trigger serrations from a Smith & Wesson revolver for an improved double-action feel. The process involves careful grinding with a rotary tool, followed by sanding and polishing to achieve a smooth, mirror finish. The modification is presented as an accessible project that can significantly alter the shooting experience of a double-action revolver.

This guide details the process of bobbing or removing the hammer spur on a Smith & Wesson revolver, a modification often done to prevent snagging. The steps involve disassembling the revolver, securing the hammer, and using a rotary tool with various attachments (cut-off wheel, grinding stone, sanding drum, polishing head) to shape and smooth the hammer. The process concludes with cold bluing and reassembly. Instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, demonstrating expert-level gunsmithing techniques.

This video showcases low-budget upgrades to a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver in .44 Special. The creator highlights the addition of a stainless grip frame and "Bulldog grips" sourced from eBay. Previously, a bobbed hammer was installed. The video emphasizes the improved look and feel of the firearm after these modifications, focusing on the aesthetic and ergonomic changes through simple part swaps.

This video presents a clever and free gunsmithing hack from Brownells. Gunsmiths Steve Ostrem and Caleb Savant demonstrate how to create a custom parts organizer by cutting and folding the cardboard box that comes with a Brownells order. This organizer helps keep screws and small parts sorted and in their correct places, preventing mix-ups, especially with older firearms that have many similar-looking screws like Smith & Wesson revolvers. The method is also highlighted as useful for masking screws during painting or applying finishes like Brownells Aluma-Hyde, and for holding parts during sandblasting.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.