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1911: Customized By Committee

Well-known and ‘unobtainable’ pistolsmiths all start somewhere. It might as well be with your 1911.

Ruger 10/22: Customizing For Accuracy

Rebuilding and upgrading a Ruger 10/22 introduces improvements far beyond the aesthetic benefits.

Gunsmithing Tools: Real Avid Smart Drive 90

With more than 80 bits, the Smart Drive 90 covers any D.I.Y gun project that comes across your bench, making it one of the best gunsmithing tools.

RISE Armament Adds RA-140 Flat Super Sporting

Given a new fell to an old favorite, RISE introduces the RA-140 Flat Super Sporting.

Easy Rifle Upgrade With Boyd’s Gunstocks

Got an old friend that needs a facelift? Boyd’s Gunstocks builds upgraded replacement stocks for more than 1,200 different firearms.

5 Tips To Make Your Bolt-Action Rifle More Accurate

Do you have a bolt gun that doesn’t perform like it should? Here are five options to get your groups back in the bullseye.

Video: The Firearms Magic Of Turnbull Restoration

True masters of their trade, the craftsmen at Turnbull Restoration Company take ordinary firearms and make them extraordinary.

Video: Shooting From Non-Traditional Prone Positions

Beyond running and gunning, shooters must master the prone positions to excel in competitive pistol matches.

Understanding The AR-10 Upper Receiver

Mastering the particulars of the AR-10 upper receiver helps you get more out of the heavy metal brute.

Heavy Metal: Building An AR-10

If you want to compete in the Heavy Metal Division of 3-Gun, you’ll need an AR-10. Here are the basics.

Custom AR-15: Hog Guns and .300 Blackout

Equipping your custom AR-15 .300 Blackout with night vision, you can shop for all the pork you could possibly want.

Performance AR: Build a Mk12 Mod 0

The Mk12 Mod 0 is a heavily customized AR-15 for mid-range sniper use. Here’s how to build your own.

Custom AR-15 SBR Truck Gun Build

When you really need a short, handy AR-15, nothing beats an SBR truck gun.

AR Basics: Issues That Mimic AR Gas System Problems

Informal tests might suggest an AR's gas system is to blame for a carbine's issues, but there are false positives that can muck up troubleshooting efforts.

AR Basics: Initial Diagnosis Of AR Gas System Issues

To troubleshoot an AR gas system, the first step is figuring out if the gas system is to blame.

Tales Of Woe: Are You Making These Gunsmithing Mistakes?

Learn from the misfortunes of others to avoid making these gunsmithing mistakes when repairing or maintaining your own firearms.

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