Smyth Busters: Is Cold Blue as Good as Hot Blue?

This video reveals secrets to achieving a professional cold blue finish, overcoming common splotchy results. It highlights Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme as superior to liquids and emphasizes proper degreasing with 91% isopropyl alcohol or acetone, followed by heating the metal. The process involves applying the creme, buffing with 0000 steel wool, and repeating for a deep blue-black finish.

This video provides a glimpse into the meticulous firearm manufacturing processes at Wilson Combat. It highlights key stages from initial machining and assembly to the final finishing and packaging of high-quality firearms like the CQB Elite. The emphasis is on building firearms 'right' and ensuring they are 'ready' for the end-user.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to Parkerizing firearm parts, a durable phosphate coating process. It details the necessary equipment, critical surface preparation steps including roughening and degreasing, and the solution mixing and heating procedures. The guide emphasizes material compatibility, proper immersion times, and post-treatment oiling for optimal corrosion resistance and wear protection.

This guide details the process of cold bluing a firearm using Brownells Oxpho-Blue Creme Formula, as demonstrated by Roy Huntington. It emphasizes the critical importance of thorough metal preparation, specifically sanding to a 500-grit finish, for achieving professional-looking results. Multiple coats of the bluing agent are recommended for optimal coverage and depth.

This video provides a detailed look at the Cerakote application process, taking viewers to Scallywag's Customs to witness the procedure firsthand. While the title and description focus heavily on Cerakoting, the accompanying text also promotes various merchandise from Mrgunsngear, including shirts with discount codes, and directs viewers to their website, Amazon store, and other social media platforms. The disclaimer emphasizes that the content is for educational and entertainment purposes and advises caution and adherence to legal regulations when performing any firearm-related work.

This YouTube video announces a significant sale on Cerakote firearm coatings, offering discounts of up to 50%. The description encourages interested viewers to message the channel directly for more information about getting their firearms Cerakoted. The promotion is time-limited, creating a sense of urgency for potential customers.

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.