Coming Next Month - Gun Club of America

A Note from the President . . .
Table
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Note from the President
GunTech Program Guide
Step-by-Step Reloading
Jack's Corner
Coming Next Month
The Gunsmith of
Williamsburg
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Producer's Cut
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Video Index
Student Certifications
Resource Directory
Name That Part Contest!
Jack's Dumb Statements
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Ammo
RepoRT
Where is it and how can you get some?
While we were at the SHOT Show in January, I talked to a number of different ammo
manufacturers to determine what ammunition supplies would be looking like for 2014.
A representative from ATK (they manufacture CCI and Federal) told me the same story
we have all heard, they are still working 24/7 to keep ammo flowing. They
sincerely hope to be caught up on the majority of ammo calibers (except rimfire) in the
next six to eight months depending on current sales volume. They told me “hey, no one
wants to sell ammo more than we do.” So supplies should be easing, barring of course
another crazy gun grabbing attempt by the Obama Administration, thus starting another ban panic.
Right now common police, military and personal defense calibers and cartridges are
becoming more readily available, such as 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 7.62x39mm and
.223/556mm. Although it is arriving in stores in spits and spurts and is gone fairly
quickly, ammo inventories are still building. In fact, one of the new importers we
interviewed, Battle Born Munitions (manufactured by PMP of South Africa), told us
they are bringing in container loads of 5.56mm and currently have ammo in stock.
But the big question is, where is all of the .22 LR ammo??!
When I asked the ATK rep, he said they were producing 7 million rounds of .22 LR a
day! In a perfect world that is a potential of 2.5 billion rounds of rimfire ammo a year!
And that is just CCI & Federal. Other large USA manufacturers such as Remington, and
a number of smaller foreign importers (Wolf, Aquila, Armscor, Eley) are adding to the
volume, so there is probably somewhere around 4 to 5 billion rounds or more of rimfire
ammo being produced or imported into the USA every year. But obviously there is still
a shortage. How can that be? No, the military, police departments and government are
not sucking it all up and hoarding it.
Consider this; if 10% of the U.S. population (approximately 35 million people) decided
they each wanted to purchase a 500 round brick, that would be 35 million people
times 500 rounds each = 17.5 billion rounds!! Think about if they each wanted to grab a
5,000 round case? Now I think I see the problem here and why we have a shortage! I
doubt 35 million people are all trying to buy a brick of .22 ammo every year, although it
certainly feels like it when I go to look for it in stores, but we do know that one of the
largest growing sectors of the Firearms Industry has been in semi-auto rimfire pistols
and rifles that make blowing through a “Brick” in a day at the range pretty easy and
great fun.
My Dad always says when he was a kid he had to make one box
of .22 ammo last all summer and he had better bring home some
meat for the table as he shot it up. He certainly didn’t shoot at a
lot of cans. Times are different now, and for me a box of 50
rounds will barely fill a couple of mags (or minutes), so a box just
seems to vaporize.
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GunTech
Program Guide
What’s in this Month’s Issue?
Darrell shows you how to get properly seated
This month Darrell shows you a procedure and product,
both of which he developed, that lifts your reloading to
another plane! In his on-going quest for consistent accuracy
Darrell has noted that if your primers are seated to a consistent depth (+/- a thousandth of an inch) your group size will
be more consistent as well.
Welcome to the February issue of GunTech!
McMillan’s Alias
Star Q rifle,
available in .308 Winchester,
6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x47 Lapua
Gene tries out a new Alias
No, Gene is not going undercover! He shoots the new Alias
rifle from McMillan. This rifle looks like another “black rifle”
from the left side… but take a look at the right side and
whoops! What is that?! Yes indeed, there is a bolt there!
That’s right folks, this is an AR-style bolt action. Gene gives
it a good test run with high accolades. Then we let one of
the McMillan team show you just what you can do with this
little gem!
Bergara Barrel's Savage 110
barrel in .308 Winchester
What do Bergara
and Savage have in common . . .
They both make barrels for Savage rifles! The folks at
Bergara sent Darrell one of their new barrels designed to
drop into a Savage rifle and asked him to give his feedback.
We know you better have your ducks in a row if you are
giving one of your products to Darrell Holland for review.
Not only will he give a brutally honest opinion, no one picks
“nits” as meticulously as Darrell does!
Does this Bullpup need a leash?
We all know that Bullpup designs are great because they
pack a HUGE wallop in a small, controllable package, but
what of the new bullpup rifle from Kel-Tec? They are known
for making big bangs in small packages when it comes to
pistols, but how will they fare in the rifle department? Gene
gives the gun the best evaluation one can. It’s not about
how it looks… it’s about how it performs!
Kel-Tec RFB short-stroke gas piston
operated rifle in 7.62 NATO
Gene attempts to ring some steel in order to find the
answer. You’ll want to watch this closely because this gun
has one feature you don’t see very often! But is it an asset or
a liability?
He developed an attachment to an existing primer press
that allows you to achieve such consistency quickly and
easily. He discusses the problem thoroughly and then
demonstrates how easy it is to get consistent primer seating
depth using his new setup.
Boberg Arms XR9-L Long 9mm pistol
To get ahead, just put it in reverse!
Most of us are familiar with encountering
the all too often situation of “one step forward,
two steps back.” Well not too many firearm
designers think of reversing what is commonly accepted in
the industry, but that is just what happened in the new
“reverse feed” pistol from Boberg Arms! Why would
someone do this?!
Because if you move the magazine forward under the
barrel you can shorten the overall length of the pistol.
Then, if you want to create a soft-shooting 9mm+P in a
compact size you can downsize the gun and still achieve the
feel and function of a full size model! This is one you have to
see to believe and the designer gives Gene (and you) the
complete, in-depth tour of the design and function of this
innovative design.
Is Gunsmithing a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
Not if you take the right steps to success. First: get the best
and most thorough training possible as in AGI’s Professional
Gunsmithing Course. Second: take the time to learn all the
steps to get properly established and licensed to do the
work you want to do. Third: purchase the proper liability
insurance for your business. Well, we make two out of those
three steps pretty easy, but what about the third one?
Jack sits down with Robert Chiarello of the “Joseph
Chiarello Insurance Agency” in order to get all the answers
to your burning questions about the amounts, types of
coverage, and what situations to watch out for. They have
been in the business of insuring gunsmiths and others in
the firearm industry for over 50 years and bring valuable
knowledge and experience to the table to help you get
exactly what you need.
Firearm Evaluation #1
Our first firearm evaluation this month is of the new Ruger
American Rimfire .22 rifle. After thoroughly evaluating this 3
Ruger American Rimfire Rifle
gun we believe Ruger
created this as an entry-level gun for first
time shooters. But as Ken, Darrell, Jack, and Gene
examined and tested the gun, they began to have questions
about the gun since the Ruger 77/22 and 10/22 are already
such great guns. Watch to find out their conclusions, then
decide for yourself.
Tool of the Month
This month Jack reviews
“Doc Allen’s Versa Tool”, a
compact multi-tool that has been around
for quite a while and
Doc Allen's
promises to cover
Versa Tool
several jobs with
one unit. Now that the
market is filled with so many new
multi-tools, how does this one stand
up to the new kids on the block?
Jack walks you through all of its
features and their intended uses so
you can see if it is right for your needs.
Henry .22 LR lever action rifle
Firearm Evaluation #2!
Our second firearm evaluation this month covers the Henry
.22 lever-action rifle. This is not a new design but it is
popular. We put it through its paces to determine the quality
and performance of this gorgeous little lever-action. First
Ken and Darrell dive into the design and construction at the
bench (didn’t know Darrell was a lever-gun fan did you!).
Then Jack wrings it out at the range with all types of .22
ammo to see how it performs.
GunTech Special:
In-depth Tour of the
Chiappa Factory
Gene and Jacob continue
their “Guns and Gunsmiths
World Tour” and get a carte
blanche tour of Chiappa’s
factory in Italy. If you watched
your Christmas Bonus DVD it
ended with Rino and Gene
ready to tour the factory, now
they do!
Part of the tour is Gene and Jacob on their own
exploring and documenting the various operations and
equipment in the facilities, the other part of the tour is with
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Rino’s wife and she gives us great insight into the “why”
and “how” behind what they do. They employ both old
world techniques and the most modern equipment and
management methods in order to achieve the consistently
high quality, value and production quantities.
Dickinson Shotgun
Disassembly/Reassembly Course
The subject of this month’s Disassembly/Reassembly
course is the gorgeous Dickinson side-by-side shotgun. This
little gem is a BEAUT! But, how easy is it to take apart and
put back together? Ken helps you answer that question by
guiding you through the process step-by-step just like he
always does, with clarity, simplicity and humor. There is no
doubt you will be more prepared for the side-by-side breakbarrel guns that come your way after you watch this course!
We at GunTech hope you enjoy this course and all the features in this month’s issue. We'll look for you next month in
the March SHOT Show edition of . . . GunTech! ◆
Note from the President Continued . . .
So why don’t they just expand the production lines and
make more? When I asked the president of Remington the
same question, his response was that .22 LR ammunition
has the smallest margin of profit for the manufacturers.
Where they only make 15% on .22 ammo, they can make
30% on centerfire cartridges so that is where they invest
their expansion resources.
O.K., I get that, but with more shooters coming into the
sport and with more fun guns available to shoot, I think
there could be an opportunity for some company to fill this
gap, making high quality .22LR rounds. A solid reputation
would allow for a higher price and better margins. This is
what Black Hills did for reloaded ammo and now its newly
manufactured ammo.
If you have an extra few million dollars laying around you
might want to consider that. Otherwise I suggest that we
slow down just a little and enjoy each round fired. You
should also consider shooting other interesting rounds that
are relatively inexpensive. Right now I think 5.45 x 39mm
ammo is a bargain at around 15 cents a cartridge. This is
also a great time to start reloading and I am pleased to
announce that AGI has started producing a “Certified
Reloader Course” which should be available in the summer
or fall of this year.
The good news is ammo is becoming more readily available
and I think even the availability of .22 Long Rifle ammunition will be better by the end of the year. So, enjoy shooting
what you can.
Gene Kelly, President GCA ◆
Step-by-Step Reloading: Part 10 - Bullet Seating
By Roy Hill, Brownells/Sinclair Copywriter. Reprinted by permission of Sinclair International
We closed out 2013 by examining how to handle, meter and
measure powder for the utmost consistency and accuracy.
We start 2014 by looking at how to determine bullet seating
depth, and different kinds of bullet seating dies.
Sinclair
Our precision handloads are almost complete!
Seating
Depth Tool
Seating Depth
For precision loads, one of the most important measurements
to establish is how deeply the bullet should be seated into the
cartridge case. Especially for highaccuracy applications with rifles, the ideal
starting depth puts the bullet either
touching the rifling, or almost touching it –
the exact depth varies from rifle to rifle
and can be discovered only through trial
and error testing at the range. This starting
point allows you to start making .005" to
.010" increment changes to find the
perfect seating depth.
Sinclair Seating Depth Tool in use and pressing the bullet forward until it touches the rifling
Tools that help make it easier to find the perfect bullet seating
depth for your rifle include the Sinclair Seating Depth Tool, the
Sinclair Hex-Style Comparator, and the Sinclair Comparator
with Inserts.
The Sinclair Seating Depth Tool (#749-004-650) has a rod that
you insert into your action using the Delrin action guide, and
two collars that help you quickly and easily determine the
maximum overall length for a cartridge that fits your rifle's
chamber. The unique thing about the Sinclair Seating Depth
Tool is that it uses a fired case from your rifle along with the
bullet of your choice so you can determine a truly custom
fit for your chamber.
Measuring the distance from base of case
to bullet ogive with Hex Comparator
Measuring the distance between the stops which is the distance from the base of
the case to the base of the bullet when it is just touching the rifling
This maximum OAL tells you the bullet depth
required to touch the rifling, and is a good starting
place to begin finding the perfect seating depth for
your specific rifle. Just start decreasing the bullet
seating depth by the same small increments (we
suggest .005" to .010") and testing the loads for
accuracy.
Both the Sinclair Hex-Style Comparator
(#749-002-942) and the Sinclair Comparator with
Inserts (#749-002-552) help you sort a lot of loaded
cartridges to eliminate variations in bullet nose
length instead of measuring the cartridge overall
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Jack’s
Corner
by Jack Landis
AGI Technical Services Manager,
GCA Connection and
GunTech Editor
This year’s Media Day at the Range portion of the
SHOT Show was refreshingly different in one way, and
disappointing in another. This year the event lacked gale
force winds and sub-freezing temperatures, a good thing for
we thin blooded Californians. The disappointing part was
that Lenée’s and my “personal” show cameraman/producer,
Robert Dunn, was hors de combat and could not attend the
show. Big bummer.
That meant only Gene and Keith got video, but Lenée and I
did get to shoot some really nice new guns and saw some
very interesting new products. We did get a solid batch of
still photos, many of which you’ll see in Hot Brass
this year.
Glock 42 single stack .380
For many of you the most wanted guns
this year will be the two newest Glocks. The 42
is their first .380 imported to the U.S. This is the
pocket Glock the public has been clamoring for. A full
quarter inch narrower thru the slide than the 9mm guns,
but as soft shooting as Glocks have always been.
Most .380 pocket pistols are unpleasant to shoot,
particularly for the small or occasional shooter, just ask Mz.
Jeanne or Lenée. In terms of feel and trigger action, there
will never be any doubt in your mind that you’re shooting a
Glock, and the “Fun to Shoot” aspect will encourage
practice. Always a good thing.
The 42 is ¼" narrower
than the 9mm guns
Glock 41,
Gen 4 .45 ACP
The second new gun
is the Model 41 Gen 4
.45 ACP. This is probably the
softest shooting .45 ACP either
Lenée or I have ever shot. The
size of the gun with its 5.31"
barrel and inch and a quarter
width makes it a little large for
concealed carry, unless you tend
to join me on the “ample” side
of the size scale. For open carry,
competition, field or car carry,
this is just a really great gun.
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Armalite AR-31
short action .308
On the rifle side, the new Armalite AR-30A1 is an upgraded
version of the AR-30 we tested a year or so ago in .338
Lapua. Its short action little brother, the AR-31, is the same
gun in .308. Both are still deadly accurate and easy on the
shoulder with their massive Abrams tank looking muzzle
brakes. Just don’t stand within a few feet of either side of
the big boy when it goes off, the hot “breeze” will set you
back on your heels and ring your chimes at the same time.
Korth “Troja” Sport Model .357 mag
A gun I never thought I’d
actually get a chance to shoot is the Korth
revolver. This gun in .357 Mag is a full custom from
the company in Germany that the legendary
revolver shooter/writer Elmer Keith said was “the best
revolver in the world”.
They are beautifully designed, manufactured, and hand
fitted guns. They have an appealing appearance to the
American eye, sort of like a S&W that had a distant Colt
forebear, without the odd, clunky look of most European
designed revolvers. You can order one with any finish,
barrel, sights, engraving, grip, etc., that you can imagine.
However, be forewarned, like one of Gene Shuey’s custom
guns, if you have to ask how much they cost, you can’t
afford it.
They also showed a new 1911 style auto pistol that was of
just as fine quality and what a shooter it was as well. Mz
Lenée now has the distinction of being the only girl in the
neighborhood who has shot a pair of Korth pistols.
New Remington R51
pocket pistol in 9mm
At the show itself the big news
was Remington’s remake of its WWI
era Model 51 pocket pistol in .380. The new
R51 is chambered for 9mm and has a
Pederson locking system. This unique system
allows a gun the size and weight of a Walther
PPK to use the more powerful 9mm cartridge.
The design also allows for a very easy to retract slide,
perfect for those with less than King Kong grips. The trigger
pull was also excellent with a very fast reset. We’re looking
forward to getting a test sample.
The Remington has produced a limited run of its 1911 R1
pistol customized by famed restoration specialist Doug
Turnbull. They are a reproduction of the original pre WWI
1911.
Turnbull Remington 1911,
1911's as they looked
prior to WWI
I can attest to the fact that they are
stunningly attractive guns and with a $2,400
price tag they are going to go fast. You can see
both of these guns in a SHOT Show segment in
an upcoming GunTech.
The absolute highlight of the show for me came on the third
day when I had a chance to meet Medal of Honor recipient
Marine Sergeant
Dakota Meyer.
He was appearing in
the Surefire booth
and signing
autographs. My
daughter Jeanne had
found out about his
appearance and
called and asked me
to get a picture of
him. She wanted a
picture with him herself but since she wasn’t there she
wanted me to hold up a picture of her and have it
photographed with him. Never let it be said that I don’t do
the righteous Dad thing whenever possible. Since Mz.
Lenée wasn’t there with the camera, the lady in the booth
took this picture with her cell phone. Thank you Ma’am!
When I told him what my daughter wanted and that she was
also married to a Sgt. in the Corps he not only said OK, but
he also gave me a copy of his book for her and autographed
it as well. What an outstanding young man. He is such a
pleasant and unassuming young man that most would never
think that he has that blue neck ribbon. He is the first living
Marine in 38 years to receive the Medal of Honor.
Semper Fi, Sergeant!
‘Til next month, break some new ground ‘smithing and
shooting, and introduce someone new to each,
Jack Landis, (800) 797-0867 x 104
[email protected] ◆
Coming Next Month
Next month it’s March, which means it is time once again
for the annual SHOT Show edition of GunTech! This year’s
SHOT Show was better than ever when it came to cool,
innovative, and creative new guns and products. In fact,
Gene and Jack were so excited about this year’s SHOT
Show that (as many of you already know) their “Top Ten
Favorite things from the SHOT Show” was the featured topic
for the February 5th GCA Live meeting on the web!
Keith is packing the March issue with as many segments as
he possibly can so that you will not only be aware of what
the firearm/shooting industry is up to for 2014, you will also
get the inside intel on the latest new products and guns that
you need and want. In fact, GCA members we met at SHOT
said they were looking forward to the March issue because
they just didn’t get to see enough . . . even though they
were there!
It’s true. It goes without saying that no one is interested in
the wares of every vendor exhibiting at the show, but with
over 5000 vendors represented you have to keep up a
steady pace, stopping only once in a while, in order to
simply see every booth in four days! When you add the fact
you are going to stop to find out more about some products,
there are very few individuals who actually get to see all the
vendors represented.
But that is exactly what Gene and Keith do each year. While
Jack is like a heat-seeking missile, homing in on specific
new products from the major manufacturers, Keith and
Gene make a point of carting the camera gear past each
and every booth.
As they move past each vendor Gene uses his decades of
personal experience and industry knowledge along with
advance intel from his spies (Ken, Bob, Darrell, Shuey and
Jack) to spot the innovative and the unusual and because
two sets of eyes are better than one, Keith is also looking
and often uncovering hidden treasures as well.
Obviously, there is no way our teams could bring you
interviews with each and every worthy product so for some,
we simply arrange to get the product for evaluation and
demonstration in subsequent issues.
When all is said and done, we still manage to do more
interviews than we can cram into one issue so the rest are
sprinkled throughout the year. It is our intent and focus to
cover the entire SHOT Show to the maximum extent
possible.
Why do we do this? We want to expose you to the latest
industry trends and developments to help you gain insight
and inspiration.
Ruger American Rimfire Rifle
We wrap up this issue with your monthly
D/R course and Ruger’s new American Rimfire Rifle is the
subject of March’s Disassembly/Reassembly.
So . . . keep an eye out for the March SHOT Show issue
of GunTech! ◆
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The Gunsmith of Williamsburg
One of my favorite
childhood vacation
spots was Colonial
Williamsburg, Virginia.
My parents met one
another in Virginia
where they went to
college after WWII had
ended. My Dad went
to V.P.I. and my Mom
was going to William
and Mary College (right next to Colonial Williamsburg).
Virginia is my birthplace and I enjoy visiting there. It was easy
to find my Dad and me in Colonial Williamsburg, just go to the
Gunsmith's Shop! Why would you go anywhere else, you might
miss something cool happening at the forge!
I was visiting my friend Ken Brooks one weekend and he was
wearing a Colonial Williamsburg T-shirt. That spawned a long
conversation about one of our favorite vacation spots. We got
to talking about an old video I had watched called Gunsmith of
Williamsburg (1969). Ken smiled and dug out a copy of this
excellent documentary. His wife, Beth, rolled her eyes and
begged Ken not to play that video again!
It has become a
running joke
that when I
visit we are
going to watch
it. The bad
thing is, we
usually do
watch it again!
Ken and I are
Wallace Gusler engraving a brass plate.
both big fans of muzzleloaders
and this movie never gets old or boring.
The documentary, “The Gunsmith of Williamsburg,” showcases
the work of Master Gunsmith Wallace Gusler. I have had the
chance to see some of his rifles in person and they are really
fine examples of precision work achieved with hand-tools.
A gunsmith back in the colonial times needed to possess the
skills of a woodworker, a carver, a blacksmith, an engraver, a
machinist, a silversmith, and a tool maker. The gunsmithing
program in Colonial Williamsburg was started in 1963 by Mr.
Gusler, who was only twenty years old at the time. Gusler was a
self-taught gunsmith from Virginia and was extremely
passionate about gunsmithing. Wallace grew up hunting and
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By Robert Dunn, an American Gunsmithing Institute
Master Gunsmithing Course graduate, GCA Member,
and AGI/GCA video producer and cameraman.
fishing and always had an interest in firearms. He built his first
pistol when he was a kid. He made his own parts and got the
springs from a Model-T. He was even given permission by his
high school principal to build a reproduction of a 19th century
rifle in shop class (ahh, the good ol' days!) It was that rifle that
got him the job at Colonial Williamsburg!
Some of the tasks accomplished when instituting the
gunsmithing program were building a boring machine and a
rifling machine. It takes over 300 hours of labor to make each
one of the flintlock rifles made at the Gunsmith's Shop.
The process is
quite intense.
Making the Barrel
First, a solid bar of
wrought iron is
put in the forge
and heated and
hammered into a
Barrel being made from an iron skelp being hammered
long, flat, tapered
around a mandrel on a swage block.
skelp. Skelp is
metal in strip form that is formed into rolls and welded to form
tubing. The skelp is then folded lengthwise on a swage block.
The edges will eventually be welded together with flux and the
use of heat and a hammer. The flux is made of borax, iron
filings and sand. The flux melts over the surface of the iron to
prevent scaling. This operation is performed on a mandrel so
that the bore does not collapse. The process of heating and
hammering takes place several hundred times before the barrel
is formed. The rifled barrels are formed into an octagon shape,
mostly for looks. The barrel is heated to a dull red, then cooled
in cinders to anneal or soften the barrel.
Next, a straight, smooth hole is bored through the barrel with a
hand operated boring machine. The barrel is mounted in a
sliding carriage and a long bit is installed in a chuck. The bit is
turned by a huge crank and the barrel is slid into the bit to cut
the hole. Larger and larger bits are used gradually, until the
correct diameter hole is bored in the barrel. The barrel borings
are saved and used in the flux. A square reamer installed in the
chuck finishes the job by creating a mirror-like finish on the
inside of the barrel.
Next, the rough forging marks are removed by doing a whole
lot of filing. The muzzle end is carefully filed so that the bore is
centered. After filing down the flats of the octagonal barrel, the
rifling process begins.
A hand powered rifling
machine is employed to cut
the spiral grooves in the bore
of the barrel (the rifling). All
of the rifling is cut from the
breech to the muzzle by two
steel teeth set in an iron rod.
The iron rod is pinned to a
spiral guide. The guide
Spiral guide that mimics the
produces the same spiral
rifling being cut in the barrel.
pattern on the inside of the
barrel when the rod is pulled through the barrel. Thin paper
shims are added after each pass to cut the spirals to the desired
depth. Next, an iron breech plug
is forged, threaded and fitted to
close up the breech end of the
barrel. The tang of the breech
plug is used to hold the breech
end of the barrel in the stock.
The last step on the barrel is to
drill the touch hole.
Breech plug being screwed into the barrel.
To make sure the barrel is safe, it
must be tested/proofed. This is done by loading four times the
normal load of powder, a patch and a ball and firing the gun
from a safe distance by creating a long powder trail for ignition.
The barrel is then closely inspected for cracks, swells and damage, both inside and out.
Making the Lock
The intense process of making the parts for the lock/firing
mechanism takes place next. These parts include the cock,
lockplate, hammer, anvil, bridle, tumbler and sear. The cock is
forged and then filed into shape. The lockplate and cock are
made to fit one another. Then, all the other internal parts are
made in proportion to the lockplate and cock. Each part takes
about two to three hours of filing. Wallace makes all of the
screws and pins that are needed for the firearm as well. Most of
the tools that Gusler uses he makes himself, except files and
hacksaw blades.
The other parts of the trigger mechanism, the trigger, and
mainspring are custom made and fit. The springs (three springs
total) in the gun are the most difficult to make, as the forging is
more delicate and hammering when it is too cold will actually
damage the fibers. If the springs are not highly polished they
can easily break. It
can take up to 3 or 4
heatings to bend the
spring all of the way
into a V-shape
without breaking it.
After the springs are
shaped and fitted,
they are tempered in
lead and heated to
The three finished springs (mainspring, frizzen
spring, sear spring) after the annealing process.
the boiling point. The parts are then quenched in linseed oil. At
this point, the parts are very brittle. After some polishing, the
springs are heated on a bar in the forge to a pale blue color to
anneal them so they are flexible.
Engraving was a way for the gunsmith to express their
individuality. A combination of C scrolls, S scrolls, flowers,
leaves and shell designs make up most of the engraving patterns.
Many of the parts are case hardened by burying them into a
crucible covered up with powdered charcoal, ground charred
bone and charred leather. The crucible and parts are heated red
hot in the forge. The surface of the iron will then absorb carbon and be converted to steel, while the body of the parts
maintain the toughness of wrought iron. The surfaces of the
parts are hardened when
they are quenched in water.
Brasswork
The next stage in the
process is to cast the brass
mountings in sand and
charcoal molds. Fresh
scraps are added to the
brass because the zinc boils Boiling brass being poured into the mold to
cast the mountings.
out of the brass, which
leaves too much copper in the mix. The molten brass is poured
Wallace Gusler with a
rough cut stock in a vise.
into the molds to form
the various parts.
Stock Making
Curly maple is a good
choice for the gun
stock. The wood is
typically dried for at
least two years to cure it. Then a stock blank is rough cut from
the wood plank. The carving and woodworking involved in the
process of carving the stock really showcased the gunsmith’s
artistry. The barrel first needs to be bedded to the stock. Then,
all of the other parts are proportioned to it. The breech plug
must be inlet in the stock. The channel for the barrel is roughed
out with gouges and then smoothed with an octagon shaped
plane. The barrel is fit by sooting the barrel over a candle and
then pounding it into the stock. This allows you to see and
remove all of the high spots until you have a perfect fit. The
bottom of the stock is then carved out to fit the ram rod. Next,
the butt plate is roughly fitted to the stock. Each screw on the
firearm is custom made, so they should always go back into the
same hole/spot they came out of.
Sharp tools are the key to success when carving and shaping the
rest of the stock. The stock is then carved down and rough
shaped. The final shaping and finishing will come after all of
the other parts are inlet and fit into the stock.
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The stock is inletted for
the lock. You want to try
and remove as little wood
as possible so the stock
will retain its stability.
The sideplate allows the
lock to be held in place
Pictured here is Gusler's flint lock
by two screws. The sideplate is
also a decorative piece and is usually heavily engraved. The
trigger and trigger plate are hammered into shape and fitted
into the stock as well. The tang screw goes through the stock
and threads into the trigger plate, which strengthens this area of
the stock. The woodworking is finished after all of the parts are
in and fitted (including the trigger guard).
To mount the barrel, four dovetails
are cut into the bottom flat of the
barrel. Brass loops are formed to go
into the dovetails. The loops are
then fit and inlet into the stock. The
barrel will be pinned to these loops
after holes are drilled for the pins in
both the stock and the loops.
Gusler hammering the trigger
Final Fit and Finish
into shape.
The patch box still needs to be
made. The hinge on the patch box is a very difficult piece to
make and fit because of the way the parts fit. Then you must
make and drive a pin through the hinge. Once the patch box
and its sideplates are fit into the gun, the thimbles that hold the
ramrod are made from brass and bent to shape. The entire
firearm is both functional and artistic. You can really see the
gun becoming a beautiful piece of work at this point. The
engraving done on the stock, lock and brass pieces is really
astounding.
A deep reddish brown finish is attained by using iron filings
dissolved in aqua fortis (nitric acid) to make a stain. After
applying this stain to the stock, it is heated and the red begins
to burst out. Next, linseed oil is rubbed in over several
applications. The iron rear sight is installed and then the front
sight. It is made of
silver with an iron
base. Once
matching bullets
and a bullet mold
are made, the gun
can be fired and
admired.
The work of Wallace
Gusler is truly amazing. “The Gunsmith of Williamsburg” is a
must-see documentary. The images and information for this
article came from this wonderful film. To find out more about
Colonial Williamsburg and the Gunsmith's Shop, visit their
website at: http://www.history.org/, and order “The Gunsmith
of Williamsburg” DVD at: http://www.amazon.com/
The-Gunsmith-Williamsburg-Colonial/dp/B00282GZPW
◆
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Producer’s
Cut
by Keith Hezmalhalch
AGI/GCA Executive
Video Producer
Hi everyone! Welcome to the month of February.
as for New Year’s Day . . .
The Fiat Club tour was the most fun I have had driving…
ever! This is no small thing because other fun events have
included: autocrossing, road-racing and rallying (including
the 1986 Alcan 5000 International Rally where we traveled
6000 miles across Canada and Alaska in 9 days). But those
events were competitions, so the “fun” was sandwiched
between the stress and tension of competing. This was just
fun! There were 26 cars that participated including one
Mustang, a Ferrari, a Miata and a Mini (the rest being Fiats
of course!).
Again: I took the road less traveled and . . .
We drove about 100 miles and about 60 of those miles were
on some of the most twisty, turny roads I’ve ever been on
with some of the most gorgeous scenery. For many of the
sections I was right behind the tour leader and boy did he
know how to make tracks!! It was loads of fun staying right
behind him, trusting his judgment for each turn.
The day worked out just as I had imagined because there
were very few cars on the road since it was New Year’s Day.
We had lunch at a tiny oceanside town and also stopped to
tour one of California’s many lighthouses. At the end of the
day I was beat from being “dialed up” to such a high
intensity level for so many hours. Sharing this common
passion with others on the road and then in-person when
we stopped was such a blast. It was much more fun than
taking a winding road solo. I could go on further but this
isn’t a driving club!
But enough about me!
It was only a couple weeks ago that the AGI crew of
instructors, booth workers and videographer returned from
this year’s SHOT Show.
We have filmed the SHOT Show for the past 9 years and
after the first few times the newness began to wear off for
me (remember, I don’t get to look at or do what I would be
interested in, I only learn about what Gene and Jack want to
film). Even so, there would usually be 5 or 6 items that I
really liked. There might be more exciting items each year
for me if I was into Black Rifles, but I'm not.
Continue on page 13
Step-by-Step Reloading Continued . . .
length. Designed to measure bullets at the
ogive, not the tip, these comparators help you
get the maximum possible accuracy. The Hex
Style will fit bullets from .17 up to .338 caliber,
and the Insert model fits bullets from .17 up to
.45 caliber.
The Hex-Style does not attach to your calipers,
leaving them free for other tasks, while the
Comparator with inserts does monopolize your
calipers, and requires you to change inserts
depending on which caliber you are working with.
Measuring the distance from base of case to bullet ogive with Comparator with Inserts
Using both the bullet seating depth tool and a comparator together, you can make a perfect "dummy" round for your rifle.
Once you determine the maximum overall cartridge length with the Sinclair Bullet Seating Depth Tool, take the same bullet
and use the bullet seater to seat the bullet to that exact overall length. Then measure the cartridge with the bullet comparator
from case head to the bullet ogive.
It's a good idea to write this case-to-ogive length directly onto the brass case with a permanent marker, and store it with your
reloading dies. This is your "zero" for die set up. You can now easily set up your bullet seating die and begin making .005" to
.010" seating depth adjustments.
Seating Dies
Once you've determined the proper seating depth for the particular bullet and load you are developing, it's best to use a
high-quality seating die to help maximize the accuracy potential. There are many brands and types of seating dies, with
different features. Here are three styles to consider.
Standard Seater Dies
Standard Seater Dies, such as Redding, and RCBS Dies, have a solid, polished steel die body. These are the work horse
seater dies: accurate, affordable, great for entry level reloaders, hunters, and folks who are interested in cranking out a high
volume of reloads. They are available for rifle or pistol, in a variety of styles, including micrometer adjustable versions, and are
threaded to fit standard reloading presses.
Threaded Chamber-Style Seating Dies
Examples of threaded Chamber-Style dies include Forster, Redding Competition, RCBS Competition and Gold Medal Dies.
They are threaded, just like the Standard Seater Dies, to fit the 7/8-14 threads found on most reloading presses. But they are
much more precise and adjustable than Standard Seater Dies. Chamber-Style seater dies fully capture the case in a
spring-loaded, sliding chamber sleeve, and provide support and alignment before the bullet seating actually happens.
These dies are very repeatable and very accurate. They are especially popular with accuracy enthusiasts of all disciplines who
reload with single stage and progressive presses. They are available in a variety of rifle calibers, but not pistol calibers.
Chamber Style "Hand Dies"
These dies are used with arbor presses. A good example of this type is the Wilson Chamber Type Bullet Seater. These hand
dies work just like the threaded chamber-style seating dies, except the die is placed over the case and bullet for full
support and alignment before seating the bullet with an arbor press (#749-007-637). These seater dies are
most popular with benchrest and target shooters, and are available in a variety of rifle cartridges.
No matter which style of high-quality seater die you decide to go with,
accurately measuring and setting the bullet seating depth is
absolutely crucial to maximizing accuracy out of your precision
handloads. And that's the final step. Once you've precisely
seated the bullet to the exact depth you need, your precision
handload is ready to be fired. ◆
Threaded Chamber-Style Seating Die
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December Student Certifications
Professional Gunsmithing
Introduction
Anthony Flores
Dino Trujillo
Charles Seebart
Eric Johnson
Jack Lawrence
Scott Gordon
Diann Ashmore
Philip Rogers
Corajayne Murray
Jonathan O'Brien
Steven Ashmore
Michael Harper
Ed Barstad
Jeffrey Lucas
Andrew Percival, IV
John Harris
Eric Stredny
Cody Meyers
Jesse Hodges
William Hartman
Thomas Fig
Scott Irwin
Thomas Matthews
Emery Bear
David Morrison
Joe Adcock
John Rendell
Stephen J. Krepel
Benjamin Scott
Bret Bennett
Mark Lieberum
Alan Wooden
James Walker
Darrell K. Wright
Steve Mastagni
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Eric Sorge
Bradley A. Martin
Roy Murphy
Jason Lund
Cliff Moore
Professional Gunsmithing
Handguns
David Clough
Robert J. Garr
Keith Smith
Thomas Bowen
Robert M. Swartwout
Michael J. Cusano
Eric Johnson
Jonathan Erbe
Dane Wolford
Hector Creamer
Jim Akers
Steven Ashmore
Thomas Wicherski
Matthew Clyncke
Brett Bennett
Anthony Adamson
Dennis Perger
Donald Bissett
Robert Stackhouse
Stacy Wortman
George Cubbage
Eric Stredny
Douglas Hesler
Jesse Hodges
Alan Wooden
Cliff Moore
Ralph Miller
Professional Gunsmithing
Shotguns
Ted Elliott
Ray Sockwell
Christopher Smith
John Smey
Jim Akers
Curt Cheshire
Derek Taylor
Michael Dupuis
Bob Lewis
Huard Harral
Christopher Sampson
Nicholas Costantini
James Lee
Rodney Erbe
Jonathan Erbe
Edward Hobaugh
Philip Thompson
James Massan
Professional Gunsmithing
Rimfires
Phillip Jablanski
Edward Hobaugh
Frank Fry
Kenneth T. Ramey
Brian Huss
Michael Dupuis
John Howard
Frank L. Bacon, Jr.
Robert J. Paulikonis
Jon Grossman
David R. Herrington
Nathan Hutchins
Kyle Christy
Producer's Cut Continued . . .
For whatever reason, this year there were many more truly
innovative items that were quite cool, in my own humble
opinion, than in the last few years. I am excited about
bringing these to you in the March SHOT Show issue and
throughout the rest of the year!
business or personal?
Because AGI has been doing this for quite a few years now,
we have formed solid relationships with many great people.
This year I was actually able to spend a few minutes with
some of those I have become friends with (usually there
isn’t time for this). In addition, I got to meet some great new
people that I look forward to seeing again next year!
I even got to spend some time
with retired Navy Seal Lieutenant
Jason Redmond while Gene was
off doing something! You’ll hear
his amazing story in the July “All
American” issue of GunTech.
Thus the show had a greater
personal side for me this year and
if you’ve read more than two
months of my column you know
that personal connection is “It” for
Navy Seal Lieutenant
me. I hope you find these things
Jason Redmond
as interesting as I do and I’ll see
you again next month . . . in GunTech! ◆
December Student Certifications
Professional Gunsmithing
Rifles
Christopher Crossman
Frank Fry
Jase Murphy
Michael Dupuis
Michael Winterberg
Edward Hobaugh
Kenny Barnett
Brian Huss
Matthew Taylor
Michael Barrett
Jon Grossman
Welding
Glenn Morefield
Edward Hobaugh
Michael Barrett
Joe Adcock
David Slusser
Machine Shop Theory
Keith Meyer
Steven Kaiser
Michael Dupuis
Michael Barrett
Paul Galante
Practical/Hobby Gunsmithing Law Enforcement Armorer
Jochen R. Brachmann
John M. Wright
Steve D. Lozano
Rick Horn
Richard Biery
Frank Vigneau
Juan Soto
Ronnie Crouch
Kevin Fancher
Roy Hawkins
Floyd Crawford
Howard Levine
Firearms Appraiser
Ryan Rundell
Jeremy Marcotte
Larry Strimple
Dave Brackett
Dennis Vaught
Michael Mckittrik
Dennis Chapman
Jim Reese
James Massano
David Clough
Franklin J. Fishbaugh
Charles Conley
Bruce Arrigoni
Brian Huss
Richard Kuhns
Daniel Langevin
Shelly West
Congratulations to all our 2013 graduates!
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Resource Directory Issue #94
Brownells Inc.
Pro Ears Pink Zebra Revo Ear Protectors
200 South Front Street, Montezuma, Iowa 50171
(800) 741-0015 • www.brownells.com
Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc.
Gunsmith Insurance
31 Parker Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 352-4444 • www.guninsurance.com
McMillan Firearms Manufacturing, LLC.
Alias Rifle System
1638 W. Knudsen Drive Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 582-0536 • www.mcmfamily.com
Sinclair International
Reloading Tools and Accessories
200 South Front Street, Montezuma, IA 50171
(800) 717-8211 • www.sinclairintl.com
PISCO Gunsmithing
Bob Dunlap/Ken Brooks – Gunsmithing
1455B N Hemlock Street, Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-5558
www.piscogunsmithing.com
GLOCK, Inc.
Model 41 & 42 Pistols
6000 Highlands Pkwy., Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 432-1202 • www.glock.com
Bergara North America
Rifle barrels for Savage, Remington, AR, etc.
1685 Boggs Road, Suite 300, Duluth, GA 30096
(800) 320-8767 • www.bergarausa.com
Chiappa Firearms, Ltd.
Modern & Replica Firearms
6785 W 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5020 • www.chiappafirearms.com
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Ruger American Rimfire Rifle
411 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-2442 • www.ruger.com
Holland Shooters Supply
Holland’s Precision Primer Seater, Custom Riflesmith,
Remington Accuracy Parts, Long Range Shooting School
711 Avenue H, Powers, OR 97466
(541) 439-5155 • www.hollandguns.com
4D Reamer Rentals- Fred Zeglin
Hawk Cartridges Book, Chambering Reamers, Bolt Handles,
Extensive Line of Custom Gunsmithing Tools & Parts
432 East Idaho Street, Suite C420, Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-2520 • www.4-dproducts.com
Henry Repeating Arms
Lever Action .22RF Rifle
59 East 1st Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 858-4400 • www.henryrepeating.com
KEL-TEC CNC INDUSTRIES INC.
RFB Short Stroke Gas Piston 7.62 NATO Semi Auto Rifle
1505 Cox Road, Cocoa FL 32926
(321) 631-0068 • www.keltecweapons.com
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Joe Alesia AKA “Lefty Longridge”
Next Level Shooting Clinics –
Cowboy, IDPA/IPSC
(661) 373-2709 • www.deadwoodboys.org
[email protected]
Shuey Custom
Gene Shuey, Master Gunsmith
Ultra Custom 1911 & Glock Pistols
21 Cygnet Dr. #200, Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 246-7662 • www.shueycustom.com
Doc Allen’s Tool, Ltd.
Doc Allen’s Versa Tool
4450 Rivertree Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 926-8282 • www.docallensversatool.com
AGI
The American Gunsmithing Institute
Hobby and Professional Gunsmithing Courses
351 Second Street, Napa, CA 94559
(800) 797-0867 • www.AmericanGunsmith.com
Boberg Arms Corporation
XR9-L 9mm+P Semi Auto Pistol
1755 Commerce Court, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 287-0617 • www.bobergarms.com
GCA - Gun Club of America
351 Second Street, Napa, CA 94559
(800)-435-GCOA (4262) • Fax 707-253-2150
www.GunClubofAmerica.com
Congratulations to the 7 (?!) of you who took the time to email me an
answer to this month’s question. All were correct that the part is a firing pin,
Actual
and 5 of you knew that it is from a C-96 “Broomhandle” Mauser. These
size is 5/8” long
folks are eligible for the $20 “Dang, You’re Smart!” AGI credit bonus. Mr.
Kelly’s recently plundered wallet certainly got a respite this month! I should have asked “What
was this gun’s most famous appearance in the movies, albeit in a rather heavily accessorized
condition?” What the Heck, we’ll (well, actually Mr. K) give a $10 credit to all who know the
answer to this question and email it to me with the email subject line reading “C-96 Movie
Role” before March 1, 2014. Last month's winners are shown below.
*$50 limit
Since we only had two other good guessers as to the function of the part, we’ll just go ahead and
give a “Print pat on the back” to Bob Freidenberger and Roger Duke.
OK, this month’s part is as common as lies from a politician's lips (did I already say that two
months ago?). It is from a series of guns that almost everyone has seen, shot, or owns. Therefore, I
want the exact name that the manufacturer uses for it, and the manufacturer’s name to win the
prizes. Since a “Dang, You're Smart” prize would put us into bankruptcy on this part, we’ll drop
that and add a fourth, fifth, and sixth prize of $20 in AGI Bucks.
You can call me with the answer ONLY if:
1. You do not have email access.
2. You call (800) 797-0867, ext.104 between 0800 - 1700 PST Monday - Friday.
3. If you get my voicemail, you leave your name, phone number, and guess.
The voicemail time stamps, so be CLEAR with the info.
s
'
k
c
Jaeith's or Ken's
or K
Dumb
Statement
of the Month Winner . . .
NOBODY! HA!
We may have made a few, but nobody caught them so Mr. K gets away
clean this month. Jack is not quite perfect this month, and Ken and
Keith . . . well, seriously?? As I said, Gene, Bob, Darrell and Mz. Lenée
are normally exempted from the ignominy they and AGI/GCA would
suffer in the extraordinarily miniscule possibility that they would
actually err. Good luck to all of you in your search this month.
Remember, it’s worth $40 to catch one of us, at least
if I agree. Remember we’re not talking opinions here, opinions are like
noses, everyone is entitled to one. By “Dumb Statement” we mean a
real, unnoticed and uncorrected erroneous statement, i.e. saying
hammer instead of striker, Colt instead of Smith & Wesson,
D/R instead of Bench & Field. Don’t despair, keep looking and listening.
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Disassembly/Reassembly Video Index
Firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GunTech Volume #
Smith & Wesson Double Action Revolver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Sako Model 4 Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Walther P99 Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Browning Cynergy Shotgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Charter Arms .44 Bulldog Revolver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Steyr M9 Pistol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
1907 Winchester Autoloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1905 Ross Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Heckler & Koch P7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Interstate Arms Model 99 '87 Coach Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 Revolver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ruger LC9 and LCP Pistols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chiappa .357 Magnum "Rhino" Revolver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Remington 81 Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Husqvarna Swedish M-40 "Lahti". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Darrell Holland's PGW .45 Carbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Benelli B80 Lever Locking Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Firearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GunTech Volume #
Remington 581 Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Colt 1901 DA New Army Revolver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Werndl Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ruger American Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Ortgies Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Beretta Cougar Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
SR-556 Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Armalite AR-30 Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Ruger SR-22 Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Benelli Super Black Eagle & Super Black Eagle II . . . . . . . . 86
Remington Model 6 & Remington Rolling Block . . . . . . . . . 87
Browning BPS Pump Shotgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Smith & Wesson Model 422 Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Smith & Wesson SD9 VE Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
GSG-MP522 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Swiss K11 Straight-Pull Carbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
EXCEL Arms MR-5.7 Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dickinson Shotgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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