“Red Dragon” .44 Special - What Would Will Graham Do?

This guide provides essential maintenance and handling tips for the Ruger GP100, drawing on expert insights into its robust design. It covers crucial aspects like cylinder cleaning, understanding the trigger mechanism's focus on reliability, and leveraging its modularity and grip flexibility for optimal performance and longevity. The information is presented with an authoritative tone, reflecting deep practical experience with the firearm.

This guide details how to swap grips and the grip frame on a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver. The process involves removing the grip screw, detaching old grips, and installing new ones. The speaker also demonstrates identifying and swapping the aluminum factory grip frame for a stainless steel one, adding heft and a different aesthetic. Basic tools are required, and care must be taken not to overtighten screws.

This guide details the disassembly of the Deckard's Blaster prop replica, a unique hybrid firearm based on a Charter Arms Bulldog revolver and a Steyr Model SL rifle. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to take apart the prop, highlighting the process of separating the Steyr receiver from the revolver frame and identifying functional vs. cosmetic components. The disassembly emphasizes the complex engineering involved in creating this functional movie prop.

This video details the process of replacing the plastic grip frame on a Charter Arms Target Pathfinder .22LR revolver with a metal (steel or aluminum) alternative. The presenter highlights that the grip frame is interchangeable across many Charter Arms models, including .38 Special revolvers, making the swap feasible using common tools. The upgrade aims to improve rigidity and provide greater peace of mind.

This video details the process of modifying a Charter Arms Bulldog by installing a factory bobbed hammer, similar to that found on the Bulldog Pug model. The presenter explains the motivation for the modification, the difficulty in sourcing parts, and the functional and aesthetic benefits of the stubby hammer, which allows for both single and double-action firing and smoother carry.

This video delves into the history and significance of Elmer Keith's custom Colt Single Action Army revolver, nicknamed "No. 5." Built in 1929, this firearm represents a culmination of Keith's extensive knowledge and experience as a hunter, rancher, and firearm writer. The description details the gun's origins, including a challenge from a Pennsylvania gunsmith, Harold Croft, and the subsequent development of Keith's ideal revolver. Key features highlighted include its custom grip, target sights, unique cylinder pin latch, and the .44 Special and .44 Russian chambering. The video also touches on the gun's working cowboy history and subsequent engraving.

This guide details the process of customizing a Hatfield SGL 12-gauge shotgun into a cyberpunk-styled Short Barreled Shotgun (SBS). It emphasizes the critical legal steps, including ATF Form 1 registration, and covers modifications like threading the barrel and installing custom 3D-printed furniture. The process requires advanced skills and strict adherence to NFA regulations.

This guide details the integration of a custom AR56 'Smartgun' build, inspired by the M56 Smartgun from 'Aliens,' onto a Flycam Steadicam rig. The build utilizes an AR-15 platform with a unique 3D-printed rear trigger grip and a laser sight. Expert insights from Booligan Shooting Sports highlight the technical aspects of combining firearms with camera stabilization equipment for cinematic effect.

This video showcases a custom Glock 26, dubbed the 'G26 NAO' (Not Any Other), featuring a unique 3D-printed frame with a geometric cube texture and an integrated front spare magazine holder. The builder, Booligan, emphasizes the design choices made to circumvent NFA regulations regarding vertical front grips, highlighting its function as a 'meme gun' rather than a practical tactical tool due to compromised ergonomics.

This review of the Wilkinson Arms Linda, a 1970s 9mm pistol, highlights its unique blowback operation with a forward-weighted bolt and reverse spring assembly. The presenter, demonstrating high authority on niche firearms, notes its distinctive design and historical context, mentioning that carbine variants are still produced. The enthusiastic and informative tone makes this an engaging look at a 'weird blaster' from the past.