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Hello, I'm aware of the use of small pistol primers in .45acp for some years now. I've never used them due to my vast supply of cases I've accumulated. I debated finding some SPP cases when LPPs were harder to find, but ultimately didn't need to. So zero experience. I just ordered and...

Hello, I have an LCP II and I really like it. It's handy for going armed in places/situations one of my 1911s would prove too cumbersome. That said, I'd really like a step up in power from the .380. Specs I'm looking for: - 9x19 - polymer - single stack - hammer fired (shrouded or bobbed) -...

Hello, When I was a teenager I bought my first slug gun. It was a 20 gauge smoothbore H&R with rifle sights. I believe it was called "Tracker." I moved on to a Mossberg 500 with interchangable barrels after a couple years. Because the H&R was now a backup shotgun, I loaned it to a friend for...

Hello, This is the only published load data I've been able to find for the 8x56r. The one manual I think might have it in there is missing. I brought it home and I suspect my kids got it or my wife "put it away." Whichever, I have limited experience with H4350, having used it only for heavier...

Hello, I traded for this yesterday. I've studied the Mosin for over 12 years now, and probably know most everything there is to know about it, mechanically speaking. I intend to move on to the M95 now. What can you tell me about the example I have here? I understand the bolts can be stiff...

Hello, If you have trouble viewing this, you may see it at http://smith-sights.com/tech-look-gew88 .

Hello, I had occasion to update pics of one of my limited products, and thought I'd share with ya'll as you've appreciated my pictures in the past. My Mosin-Nagant Two-Stage Trigger is the next logical step of the M39 trigger, and this model is the fourth evolution of my trigger work. To...

Hello, I thought you may enjoy this. It's my daily carry build; when fitting sear and hammer, I like to use macro photography in addition to standard optical magnification. These are tests of the new shop camera: Regards, Josh

Hello, I've wanted to try these for a few years now and kept forgetting to order them. Just wasn't a priority. It looks good installed: And it seems to work: I like buffers in my 1911s for a couple reasons. First, it "feels good" to pad the recoil. Second, I like to lessen the...

Hello, I wrote the following hoping some of you might be able to use it. I've been told recently that history doesn't matter since we're living now; I disagree. This is my work. You have my permission to pass it around. You may add to it if you wish, but please do not delete anything...

Hello, As many of you know, YouTube has pretty much abandoned its gun enthusiast members. I got to looking around, and found TheGunTube.com . TheGunTube.com was created specifically with us in mind. Anyone can make an account and post, or just view. I don't see any trackers on the...

The new Chip McCormick Railed Power Mag is an excellent design, addressing several key issues which have plagued greater-than-seven-round 1911 magazines since they were first tried. Among the most significant changes, the feed lips are folded. McCormick chooses to call these "rails". Whatever...

Hello, I was playing with different methods of shining brass. Wet tumbling, I used 2 cups water and added one tablespoon lime juice. This is the result: I hope this helps someone! Regards, Josh

Hello, I wrote the below for a member of another board. It became longer and more in-depth than I'd originally intended and I'm posting it on several boards because I realized it might help others when it comes to gunsmithing their 1911 pistols. When I searched for a similar online reference...

Hi Folks, I'm taking Mosin hunting picture submissions again this year. If you'd like yours up on my website, please see details at http://www.smith-sights.com/mosin-hunting-pictures.php Include as much or as little info as you like. I'd prefer make of Mosin and ammo type as a...

Hi Folks, I noticed my Savage MkII wasn't acting right, so I parked it until I could take a look at it. A couple weeks ago a decided to resurrect it. It is a good-shooting rifle. A new trigger was a must, so I ordered a Rifle Basix. I was aware of some bouncing going on when the bolt...

Hi Folks, This is in the works. I'd like your thoughts. I do apologize for the poor pic; I got to the shop and realized I forgot my camera so I used my phone: Would include: Magazine toe shim Tang shim Front action shim Recoil lug shim Barrel pressure pad Modified interrupter...

Hello, I don't have this carbine any longer. I wish I did. It was an Izhevsk M44 made in 1944. What finally drove me to sell it was that it had canted sights. All pictures are c. 2007-2008, about four years prior to the founding of Smith-Sights. I knew nothing about these rifles at...

Hello, This is how I've found the ejector and interrupter systems work best. This is not to say this is the only way, but rather what I've found to work 100% by experiment. First, the parts in which we're interested: The ejector retains the top case and ejects the empties, while...

Hi Folks, I was asked on another board about sling positions and how do I work the bolt action on a rifle, anyway, without dismounting from my shoulder? I took pics and figured I'd post them here as well in the hopes it might help someone. Hasty Hasty sling: Hasty sling...