Muramatsu reviews the small tools a gunsmith needs in part 1 of the series.

If you're a do-it-yourselfer or a professional or aspiring gunsmith, rock-solid machine tools aren't optional. If you're in the market for a precision lathe that will hold the tolerances you expect, check out these new offerings from South Bend Lathes.

The two AR-15 gunsmithing project is finally complete! The finished rifles - one a budget model, the other a hunting model, look great.

Part III in a series where Muramatsu builds two AR15s: A budget and a hunting model.

Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you’re not careful.  Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash.  All it takes is a bit of planning.

A tale of two ARs. One economy model, one deluxe model. One for home defense and plinking, one for Bambi extermination. One .223 Rem. One 6.5mm Grendel. Both on receivers from the same source. The goal? To see the contrast that can be accomplished based solely upon one’s imagination, starting from the same building blocks.

Building on the AR craze, gunsmith Kevin Muramatsu builds two AR-style rifles, each quite different.

Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you’re not careful.  Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash.  All it takes is a bit of planning.

Bearing surface contact varies from rifle to rifle, and the percentage of contact doesn't always correlate with accuracy.

Muramatsu converts a mauser to .45 ACP in this two-part series.