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Customer brings you an early-1900’s Winchester 1892 that he recently inherited. He states that it has been in his father’s gun cabinet for at least 50 years, and he can not remember the last time he saw his father take it out. Besides a little surface rust, the rifle appears to be in fairly good working order. The customer’s complaint is that the rifle is not feeding when he charges the action. He claims he can “get it to work once in a while, but not consistently”. He is onl

Customer brings you a Savage Model 110 chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. The rifle appears to have been poorly maintained. Customer states that the rifle has been “misfiring a lot, lately”.

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The DPMS AR-15 pistol  is a semi-automatic, short-barreled AR-pattern pistol  based on the classic AR-15 design. It uses a pistol-length barrel (typically 7.5–11.5″)  and a pistol stabilizing brace  instead of a rifle stock, making it compact, maneuverable, and legal as a standard firearm in most U.S. jurisdictions (not an SBR) so long as it’s configured with a brace and meets all local/state rules. Buds Guns+1 Common chamberings include 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington  and sometime

The Mossberg 590 Shockwave  is a compact, pump-action 12-gauge “firearm”  based on Mossberg’s proven 590 shotgun family. It features a 14-inch barrel  and a bird’s-head (“Raptor”) grip  instead of a traditional shoulder stock. Though it fires standard shotgun shells, it is classified as a non-NFA firearm  (not a short-barreled shotgun) in most U.S. jurisdictions because it is not designed to be fired from the shoulder and the overall length exceeds 26 inches. Wikipedia Role &

The Lewis Machine & Tool M203 Grenade Launcher. Though it falls into the category of a destructive device and required me to get a tax stamp from the ATF to own, the AFT list this as an “NFA Firearm” so I believe it meets the criteria of a firearm. As I have already listed the make and model of “firearm” I will add that it has been in service since 1969 and is a single-shot, breech-loaded, pump action (sliding barrel), shoulder-fired weapon that fires multiple types of 40MM r

What I think is the most interesting thing about all the rifles we will discuss today is their use as weapons of war. Most people hear that term today and automatically think of something like the AR-15(or M4) or the AK-47 (or AK-74) but in fact the Mauser, Mosin-Nagant, and Straight pull type bolt action rifles were some of the original weapons of war because all three were used in WWII. All three also use what is known as "a Cock-On-Open system" and have some type of handle

So, let’s begin with my description of ejecting. In most cases ejecting is the process in which the cartridge that was just fired is expelling the used casing from the firearm. With semi-automatic firearms there will usually be some type of ejector bar that kicks the used casing off the bolt face but in break action type firearms it is very different. If the break action has an ejector, it usually comes in the form of a piece of metal that springs the used casings out once th

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The Texas 1836 Reversible OWB Single Action Revolver Holster  is a classic leather outside-the-waistband holster  that: Holds single-action revolvers (often 6.5″ or shorter barrels) securely on your belt Is ambidextrous/reversible  so it can be worn on the left or right hip Uses a simple open-top design  for fast draw Is typically made from leather  with stitched construction and belt loops Falls in the budget tier  of leather holsters (significantly less expensive than premi

The Blackhawk OWB Kydex SERPA Holster  is a polymer outside-the-waistband holster  that features Blackhawk’s SERPA Auto-Lock  retention system ( Level 2  retention). It’s designed to carry pistols securely while permitting a rapid draw  once trained in the release method. This model is popular with shooters who want retention beyond a simple passive holster but still need speed of access. Design & Construction Material: Injection-molded polymer/Kydex-style  body — rigid and l

The Texas 1836 OWB Adjustable Leather Holster  is a traditional outside-the-waistband (OWB) leather carry holster  designed for belt carry with an ambidextrous configuration  and often described as having adjustable positioning via belt slots  or multiple belt pass-through options. It’s part of the Texas 1836  lineup of leather holsters that mix classic leather construction with a budget-friendly price point . Typical features include: Genuine leather construction Open-top de

The Texas 1836 Kydex IWB/OWB Holster  (often marketed as the Ambidextrous Optics Ready Disruptor ) is a minimalist Kydex holster  designed for everyday concealed carry: Material:  Molded Kydex (rigid, durable thermoplastic) Carry Styles:  Primarily Inside-the-Waistband (IWB)  but can be worn as OWB with appropriate belt clips Ambidextrous:  Works for both right-/left-hand draw Optics Ready:  Cut to accommodate pistols with red dot sights  or micro optics without modification

The Butler Creek ASAP Universal AR-15/M16 Magazine Loader  is a polymer speed loader  for .223/5.56 AR-15/M16 magazines. It’s built to help you rapidly load rounds  into magazines using one of three methods: Single-round loading , Multi-round with a loading arm  (up to ~10 rounds at a time), Stripping with clips  (stripper clips feed rounds into the loader). It eliminates thumb-crushing pressure  from hand-loading and is lightweight enough to toss into a range bag. Performanc

The Strike Industries AR-15 Bolt Catch Kit  refers broadly to enhancements Strike Industries sells for the standard mil-spec bolt catch on AR-15-pattern rifles: Variants You’ll See Enhanced Bolt Catch (EBC):  A beefed-up catch with a wider surface and textured paddle  for easier manipulation. Extended Bolt Catch:  A larger “ping-pong paddle” design intended to make locking/releasing the bolt easier — especially with gloves or under stress. Modular Bolt Catch:  A kit with inte

Strike Industries (SI)  is a popular aftermarket company known for AR-15 parts and accessories  that emphasize innovative design, tactical styling, good performance, and affordable pricing . Their lineup includes everything from small parts to major upgrades like handguards, charging handles, lower parts kits, grips, and more — all intended to improve ergonomics, function, or aesthetics. Industry reputation is generally positive, though some older community discussions note t

Strike Industries (SI)  is a popular aftermarket company known for AR-15 parts and accessories  that emphasize innovative design, tactical styling, good performance, and affordable pricing . Their lineup includes everything from small parts to major upgrades like handguards, charging handles, lower parts kits, grips, and more — all intended to improve ergonomics, function, or aesthetics. Industry reputation is generally positive, though some older community discussions note t

The Blackhawk Vertical Foregrip  is a rail-mounted vertical grip  made from fiberglass-reinforced polymer  that attaches to a standard Picatinny rail  on your AR-15’s handguard. It’s designed to give your support hand a secure handle, improve recoil control, and help with sustained fire or dynamic movement. Build & Construction Materials & Design Fiberglass-reinforced polymer construction  — lightweight but durable. Redundant clamp screws  ensure a secure, reliable mount even

The Safariland KleenBore POCKit Handgun Cleaning Kit  is a compact, all-in-one cleaning tool for handguns  designed for portability — ideal for range bags, field use, or quick post-range cleaning . It’s essentially a small cleaning rod system that stores inside a single handle. Typical components include: Two-section cleaning rod (extends ~5″ to ~8.3″) Phosphor bronze bore brush Cotton mop Patch jag Storage handle (also serves as the grip/handle) #8-32 threaded attachments co

The SnapSafe Handgun Safe with Key Lock  is a compact portable safe/lockbox  made primarily for storing one handgun and a few small valuables (magazines, documents, keys). It’s constructed from 16-gauge steel  and secured with a mechanical key lock  — no batteries or electronics required . Most models include: Steel key lock mechanism  with two keys included Foam-lined interior  to protect stored items Heavy-duty cable (≈1500 lb rating)  to secure the box to a fixed point Siz