Roy’s Recs: Real Avid Workstation Accessories

The Real Avid Master Gun Workstation is a versatile tool designed for working on traditional firearms, though it can accommodate AR-15s. It features adjustable padded jaws, tilt, and height adjustments for precise firearm positioning. The workstation is solvent-resistant, has a magnetized base for small parts, and can store cleaning rods. It significantly simplifies tasks like leveling a firearm for scope mounting.

This guide details the use of the Bestnule Roll Pin Punch Set with Bench Block, a valuable tool for gunsmiths and DIY builders. It covers the features of the punches, the multi-material hammer, and the versatile bench block, including its 1911 bushing removal function. The set is presented as a practical and portable solution for firearm maintenance and assembly tasks.

This video demonstrates the use of the Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench Auto Torque for installing scope rings. It highlights the tool's ability to automatically set and maintain precise torque, preventing common issues like stripped screws or scope slippage. The integrated light and rechargeable battery are noted as beneficial features for gunsmithing tasks.

This guide details how to use the Tipton Best Gun Vise, particularly with the Wheeler Mag Base add-on, for assembling an AR-15 lower receiver. The vise provides a stable platform, acting as an 'extra set of hands' for tasks like buffer tube installation and trigger testing, preventing common frustrations like losing small springs.

The Tipton Best Gun Vice 360 is a versatile tool designed to simplify firearm maintenance and gunsmithing projects. Its key feature is a 360-degree rotating ball head, allowing for optimal positioning of the firearm. Constructed from steel and aluminum with stainless steel components, it offers durability. The vice comes with interchangeable jaw attachments for various firearm types, including Picatinny/ARCA rails, soft grips for delicate finishes, and cylindrical holders. It can be secured via C-clamps or bolted directly to a workbench, offering flexibility for different workspaces. The design facilitates tasks like cleaning, scope mounting, and sight adjustments by providing a stable and adjustable platform.

This guide details the use of the XS Sights rear sight installation tool, demonstrated at SHOT Show 2023. The tool simplifies the process of installing rear sights, eliminating the need for vises, hammers, and punches. It allows for precise centering and easy adjustment, even at the range.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.