From the Vault: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammer Pistol

This review of the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer model highlights its compact design, weighing 1.9 pounds with a 7.7-inch overall length. It features a 7-round magazine for .38 ACP ammunition, a smooth single-action trigger, and a half-cock safety. The pistol is noted for its modern appearance for its time and Colt's successful development of a compact, locked-breech pistol.

This documentary-style review delves into the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer, a significant firearm in the evolution of compact, locked-breech semi-automatic pistols. The video highlights its design lineage from earlier Colt automatics, its .38 ACP chambering, and its role in defining a new category of defensive handguns. It details its specifications, operational features, and historical context, including its place in Colt's product line and its market reception.

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.