Just as some people like to work on their own cars, I like to work on my own guns because the process can be fun and rewarding. One project that I like to do from time to time is to refinish firearms to give them a better appearance and long-lasting protection. For most of my refinishing projects, DuraCoat has been my go-to brand for a number of years for many reasons.
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Easy DIY Gun Refinishing? A Step-by-Step Review of DuraCoat Aerosol.
Published: April 12, 2017 { 8 comments }
Christmas Sale at American Gunsmithing Institute! Up to 70 Percent Off!
Published: December 2, 2016 { 2 comments }Our friends over at the American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) are having their annual Christmas sale, which means you can score some of their highly informative gunsmithing DVD courses on the cheap!
$489 Complete Delton Parts Kit – Clay Builds an AR Receiver Gun – (Deal of the Week)
Published: October 30, 2016 { 32 comments }This week, on adventures in amateur gunsmithing, we acquired a basic M4 Carbine-style AR kit for a DIY AR build project. The kit comes with a complete upper receiver and a lower parts kit. All you need to supply is a lower receiver.So, come with us on this DIY journey on home building our own AR!
Back to the Basics: Swapping My Tupperware Rifle Stock for a Bell and Carlson
Published: August 3, 2016 { 8 comments }Changing the stock on your bolt action rifle isn’t a difficult project. But if you’re like me, the prospect of taking a screwdriver to any part of your $600 gun can induce spontaneous trembling and cold sweats.
Meet the Krikit 25, the DIY Sheet Metal Pocket Pistol
Published: June 23, 2016 { 41 comments }There will never be anything cooler than building a real, working and safe-shooting firearm from scratch when it comes to DIY street cred.
Custom Bob Marvel 1911Build–Full Review
Published: March 12, 2016 { 12 comments }Bob Marvel, a respected 1911 gunsmith, offers classes for those who want to build a pistol from the ground up. This is mine. In the first part, I detailed the build itself, but now it is time to test out the finished gun. So how does my custom 1911 run?
Turnbull Restoration of a 1911–Step by Step
Published: February 27, 2016 { 47 comments }When should you have an old gun restored? We’ve asked the experts at Turnbull. They’ve just returned our 1911, and this is one perfect example. This gun went from Hartford to Argentina, back up to Reno and then to Turnbull. And now it looks like it would have the day it left the factory.
Buying Guide: When a Gun Needs a Little Work
Published: February 20, 2016 { 13 comments }Ever find one of those deals on gun that’s too good to pass up? The gun may be marked “as-is” or the owner may admit that it needs a little work. Those are some of the best bargains, if the price is right and you are up to the repair. Check out this example.