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The Ruger EC9s is a compact and affordable semi-automatic pistol produced by Ruger, a reputable firearms manufacturer known for their quality and reliability. The Ruger EC9s is specifically designed for concealed carry and personal defense. It features a slim and lightweight frame, making it easy to carry discreetly and comfortably. Its compact size, weighing just under 18 ounces, allows users to comfortably wear it for extended periods without causing fatigue or discomfort.

When working with a lever action firearm you do have a number of issues that you would not see with single shot or bolt action firearms. Most bolt action firearms are magazine fed so making sure it is stripping and feeding correctly is important but as far as the action goes, the bolt and trigger assemblies can be rather simple to deal with. With most Single shot firearms they are even easier to troubleshoot because it is usually a break action and doesn't include many moving

The Canik TP9 SF Elite  is a compact, striker-fired 9 mm pistol  designed for everyday carry, concealed carry, and defensive use. It is part of Canik’s TP9 series, a lineup known for combining ergonomics, trigger quality, and value  in a reliable package. Canik Arms+1 Key Role: Concealed carry Personal defense Range and reliability training Specs & Design Platform & Operation Action:  Striker-fired semi-automatic Caliber:  9×19 mm Capacity:  ~ 15 + 1  rounds standard Barrel:

To start I believe everyone should focus on safety as it applies to every interaction someone should have with a firearm. This could mean anything from determining if a firearm is safe to shoot by using a bore scope and looking for damage, to the actual function of the firearms safety selector options. A focus on safety keeps everyone out of harms way so always start with that.

The SDS Imports PX-9 Gen 3 Duty is a semi-automatic pistol produced by SDS Imports, a company known for their reliable and high-quality firearms. The PX-9 Gen 3 Duty is a full-sized, striker-fired pistol designed with duty use in mind. It is chambered in 9mm, a versatile and widely available caliber known for its manageable recoil and effectiveness. The 9mm chambering allows for accurate and controllable shooting, making it suitable for law enforcement, security personnel, an

A hammer block safety  and a transfer bar safety  are both passive mechanical safety systems  used primarily in hammer-fired firearms  to prevent accidental discharge if the hammer falls unintentionally (such as from being dropped). While they serve a similar purpose, they work in different mechanical ways . Hammer Block Safety What it is A hammer block safety  is a physical bar or plate  that blocks the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is deliberately p

The Taurus GX4 is a compact, polymer-framed, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Taurus, a well-known firearms company. Let's explore more about this firearm! The Taurus GX4 is designed for concealed carry and personal defense, offering shooters a compact and lightweight option. It has a slim profile and weighs just under 19 ounces, making it easy to carry comfortably for extended periods. The compact size of the GX4 ensures it can be easily concealed, making it an ideal ch

Yes, two of the most important things I would check are the cylinder stop and the spacing between the cylinder and barrel mouth. A few Taurus Judge revolvers I have seen don’t catch on the cylinder stop and if the cylinder moves just past the catch and the firing pin is struck with the cylinder out of alignment it may result in damage and injury. Likewise, if the distance between the cylinder and barrel mouth is too great, the round exiting the cylinder and entering the barre

The Taurus G3 is a full-sized, polymer-framed, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Taurus, a well-known firearms company. Let's dive into the details about this firearm! The Taurus G3 is designed for a variety of purposes, including self-defense, target shooting, and duty use. It features a full-sized frame that provides a comfortable grip and superior control during shooting. The ergonomics of the G3 are outstanding, with a textured grip that ensures a secure hold, minimiz

Malfunctions with blowback type operation can occur for many reasons including both ammunition and operator error. If the ammunition did not have enough gunpowder in the casing when it was fired you may end up with a failure to extract or failure to eject type malfunction. This could also result in a squib load where the bullet pushes from its casing but never exits the barrel. Without the energy required to blow back the slide or bolt on the firearm you may experience a shor

The Taurus TH9 Compact is a striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Taurus, a renowned firearms company. It is designed for concealed carry and personal defense purposes. The TH9 Compact offers a balance between size, capacity, and performance, making it a popular choice among gun owners. This firearm is chambered in 9mm, a versatile and widely available caliber known for its manageable recoil and effectiveness. The 9mm chambering allows for accurate and controll

The tools and materials needed to prep a firearm for a spray on finish may include things like acetone to degrease the parts and a sandblaster to remove any old worn coating before starting to apply a new one. The sandblaster also creates a rougher surface to allow the spray on finish to adhere better. As we are talking about hazardous materials like chemicals and fine particulate, it is important to list personal protective equipment in the required items list as well. Makin

I'm here to provide you with information about the Smith & Wesson M&P 40 caliber pistol. The M&P (Military & Police) series is a widely recognized line of firearms produced by Smith & Wesson, a renowned firearms manufacturer. Let's dive into the details about the M&P 40 caliber! The Smith & Wesson M&P 40 caliber is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W (Smith & Wesson). The .40 caliber round offers a balance between stopping power, manageable recoil, and magazine capac

The transfer bar is a type of internal safety that sits between the hammer and firing pin. When the trigger is pulled the hammer will cock while the transfer bar is raised in place to allow the energy of a falling hammer to transfer to the firing pin so it may strike the primer and fire the ammunition. When de-cocking the hammer and keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction pulling but then releasing the trigger you allow a controlled drop of the hammer, and the transfe

The Taurus 856 Defender is a small-frame, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) .38 Special revolver designed primarily for self-defense, concealed carry, and backup use. It’s part of Taurus’s 800-series lineup and is built on the Scandium (alloy) or steel frame depending on the specific model variant. The “Defender” designation generally refers to a compact model with short barrel and fixed sights optimized for defensive carry. Key Specifications Caliber: .38 Special Can fire

There may be many reasons for a test fire on a firearm. The first being the customer claims something is not working correctly with their firearm. In this case you may need to test fire to see the actual malfunction they were talking about in order to better understand the issue and find the best way to resolve it. In other cases, a test fire may be part of ensuring a firearm you built yourself actually functions. With an FFL that allows the manufacturing of firearms you can

The SIG Sauer P320 is a modular, striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol introduced by SIG Sauer in the mid-2010s. It has become widely known for its modularity, trigger system, and adoption by military and law enforcement agencies (notably as the U.S. Army’s M17/M18 service pistol) — marking one of the first major military contracts won by a striker-fired design. Key Specifications (General P320 Platform) Caliber: 9×19 mm Parabellum (most common; other calibers available includ

Identify interesting aftermarket work that can be performed on a 1911 firearm.

The Beretta 92FS is a full-size, 9 mm, semi-automatic pistol originally developed in the 1970s and introduced in the 1980s. It became widely known as the M9 service pistol of the U.S. military (adopted in 1985 and in service through recent years), and has long been respected for its reliability, accuracy, and ergonomics. It is part of the larger 92 series, but “92FS” refers to this specific civilian and law-enforcement model with the Beretta “FS” safety/decocker system. Key S

The two specialty tools used for the 1911 I have chosen for this week’s discussion are the 1911 bench block and the lug fitting kit. While there are other bench blocks on the market advertised as universal, the one specifically designed for work on the 1911 has functions and features only meant for the 1911 platform. An example of this is the groove cut into the block specifically for use with the barrel and lug allowing easy removal and replacement of the pin that connects t