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    1. Squid556

      The Cursed Gun Images Thread

      I thought it would be a good idea to make a consolidated thread of all the bubba’d , butchered , horrible kitchen table gunsmithing type photos that we come across. Throw your own finds too! So subscribe and enjoy the worst the internet has to offer! :ingo:
    2. R

      Sks modification

      Has anyone else here heard of the duckbill & ak mag conversion for an sks? Ive been interested in trying my hand at this for a bit but would like some feedback. link to the video and the thread that has the detail explanation of how and whats being done...
    3. S

      Recommendation for Shotgun Gunsmith - Greenwood Area

      Hey all - I am looking for a good, certified 'smith near Greenwood to quote a fix on a shotgun barrel for me. The previous owner had incorrectly installed a front bead which subsequently "removed itself." The barrel now has an unoccupied, somewhat distorted hole that I'd like patched up. Since...
      • str8reiter
      • Thread
      • front sight gunsmithing indianapolis/greenwood repair shotgun
      • Replies: 15
      • Forum: Gunsmithing
    4. pjfan29

      ARs... so many questions!!!!

      First post! New owner (Legion XFive) and now I’m looking at an AR. So many questions? While the idea of a sub 300 BLK seems dope AF, the potential of a double stamp and lack of ammo makes it look less than ideal. So I’m looking at your standard 556/223. Ideally, I’d like to make this happen...
      • pjfan29
      • Thread
      • ar 15 ar build gunsmithing indianapolis gunsmith psa ar15
      • Replies: 98
      • Forum: Long Guns
    5. D

      AK-47 kits worth it?

      Hello, I am interested in doing an AK build this summer and was wondering if the fully assembled kids are worth the money? I'm aware the AK assembly requires many more tools than the AR platform. Ultimately, I'm looking for something high quality and reliable. Any suggestions would be...
    6. C

      20 LPI Checkering Springfield Armory Frame

      Just finished up checkering a Springfield Armory 1911 frame with 20 LPI checkering. The frame is off to be hard-chromed. Andy Cree
      • Cree
      • Thread
      • 1911 checkering gunsmith gunsmithing
      • Replies: 13
      • Forum: Gunsmithing
    7. D

      Thread Size of a Stripped Upper

      What is the thread size on the stripped upper where you actually put the barrel nut on? REVISION - What is the thread size of the barrel nut. Not the stripped upper. After searching I found 1.25" x 18. Can anyone confirm?
    8. Sigsauerosarus Rex

      What to gunsmith on a Bersa .380

      I have a plain Jane Bersa Thunder .380. I plan on carrying it concealed as soon as I break it in. The Bersa is a great pistol for the price, but some corners must have been cut to keep the price so low. I like the trigger, and shoot pretty well with it, but it does sometimes have FTF...
    9. D

      AR10 LR308 - Bolt Stuck in Forward Position

      I just built my first AR10 LR308. Took it to the range today and I couldn't get it to cycle correctly. It would chamber the round. Fire. But the bolt would not fire back. The bolt was stuck in the forward position. Before anyone says gas system issue. I don't believe it is. When I go...
    10. J

      First AR upper build parts list

      All, so I'm getting ready to start purchasing parts for my first AR upper. :D Lower is already taken care of (Thanks to BWFrame for a great transaction!) and I've composed the following list of parts for my upper. Take a look, tell me what I've missed, what I screwed up, and what you think I...
    11. Prfgadget

      Recomendation Please !

      Can anyone recommend where to find a replacement Bolt (need the complete assembly) for a "Savage/ Springfield Model 120 , single shot .22 ? I have checked several places, but all show "OUT OF STOCK". Tnx , John
    12. SolidSnake99

      Help... Pin/Weld Flash Hider. NW Indiana

      After waiting for the Comp/Flash hider I've been wanting to be released. I have it on and timed. It is predrilled for the roll pin. I have a 14.5" BCM barrel. I need to know who can do this in my area will be willing to travel a county or two over. Let me know if you have any recommendations...
      • SolidSnake99
      • Thread
      • ar15 flash hider gunsmithing pinned welded
      • Replies: 3
      • Forum: Long Guns
    13. D

      Need a capable gunsmith help?

      I need the bolt on my Remington 700 machined for a custom bolt knob. I do not know any gunsmiths in Indiana that can do this. The Bloomington or Indianapolis area would be great, but anywhere will do. Please let me know thanks!
    14. ctbreitwieser

      Gunsmithing: Shotgun barrel extension for shooting matches

      In our efforts to get a gunsmithing forum, I figured id post my latest project. Noting too fancy but still kinda neat. A guy I work with is really big into shotgun shooting matches, and wanted a barrel extension for his 36" Hastings barrel. He had and old remington barrel that he didn't use so...
    15. 1911ly

      Building a Sten Mark II semi auto pistol.

      I am starting a new project this week. A little more challenging then assembling a AR15 or a 10-22 trigger job. Those are fun too but get to be a little to routine after a few dozen. I am taking a WW2 British sub machine parts kit and turning it in to a semi auto pistol. I really wanted to...
    16. drillsgt

      Gunsmithing: Custom SPFD Mil-Spec 1911

      Finished up a 1911 project on a Mil-spec I got that had seen better days. It had some amateurish mods done that I discarded such as drop-in beavertail, extended slide release and a few other odds and ends. I took it and fit an S&A beavertail, new mainspring housing that was beveled and fit to...
    17. M

      Help: 1911 Assembly

      I've had better moments. The slide on my Para P14 1911 will not move after I assembled the pistol. I've assembled this pistol approx 6 times before, but have never come across this issue. The slide lock had no issue going into the weapon, but now my slide won't come back. Took it all apart...
    18. Niles Coyote

      DIY skim bedding remington tactical style

      I have wanted to try out a Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist A3 since I first saw them a year or so ago. I had a few extra bucks from some OT at work so I splurged… The 308 Tactical is getting yet another face lift. I am impressed with the feel and quality of construction plus an added benefit...
    19. BehindBlueI's

      Ruger revolver troubleshooting help

      Ruger GP100. I'm not sure what's going on, but I just cleaned my GP100 after my last range trip and now the trigger pull on one chamber is significantly heavier than the other 5. It shot fine at the range, everything was smooth and consistent as its always been. I cleaned it and dry fired...
    20. bluewraith

      [Gunsmithing]Has anyone built their own firearm from scratch?

      Like the title asks, I'm curious if anyone here has scratch-built a firearm. I'm not talking about zipguns or buying a bag of parts. I have had a project in mind on the back burner for a year or so now. A 22LR single shot pistol. The only thing that I'll end up having to buy will be a length of...
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