Build it Yourself, with Help from RECOIL! There's supreme satisfaction in do-it-yourself firearms projects, and here, in the first book of its kind, the editors from RECOIL Magazine have compiled some of the best information ever published on everything from completing a gun based on an 80 percent lower to building your own suppressor and just about every other type of DIY project you can imagine. Whether you're a seasoned gunsmith or weekend tinkerer, you'll find something here that you can use. Inside this detailed volume: - Explore the world of gun builds, kits and modifications. - Learn how the experts maintain their firearms - Get a primer on making knives and other striking implements - The real science behind constructing homebuilt suppressors Bonus info on gun storage, building a rifle range, constructing target stands on a budget and much more is guaranteed to inspire your inner firearms genius. If you're planning your next firearms project, don't just do it yourself, do it with RECOIL!

Do it yourself gunsmithing tips, tricks and ideas for every skill level. ★ This version features black & white interior pages ★ Want to upgrade the trigger on your polymer pistol? No problem. We'll show you how. How about making your standard pistol shoot 1" groups? A semi-drop-in barrel job will do the job. Here's the best part: You won't even need a pile of expensive tools. On the other hand, if you're looking for an excuse to add to your tool collection, you'll find some recommendations. If you're already an intermediate or advanced home gunsmith, never fear. We've got plenty of valuable tips and tricks in this issue for you too. If you're feeling adventurous, consider making your own 1911 - from scratch! You'll be surprised at what you can accomplish with kits and hand tools. You might have a wall hanger or beater gun that's seen better days or desen't work at all. Whether yours are revolvers, surplus rifles or shotguns, you'll find stories to help bring old guns back into range or field condition. You're about to gain valuable pro tips on woodworking, metal working, parts fabrication, lathe and mill techniques, and even a bit of welding. Here's a sample of what's inside American Handgunner's DIY Guns special Edition: The Right Stuff - Your Excuse To Buy Pro Tools. Sighting-In - 4 Million Shooters Strong! Installing Novak Sights. Tack Driver! - Fitting A Barrel For 1" Groups. Lever-Action Accuracy - Installing Aperture Sights On Your Classic Rifle. Star Wars Armory - How To Make An Imperial Blaster ... That Shoots. Ghost 1911 - Build Your Own 1911 From Scratch. New Tech, Old Rifle - Installing A Red Dot On A model 92 Lever-Action. Rat Rod - Turn That Beater Revolver Into Functional Bliss. Riot Control - Converting A Winchester Model 12 Into A 1918 Riot Gun. Francophile's Delight - Build The Charleville Musket That Won The Revolution. "Bang" Never Goes Obsolete - How To Make Your Own Blanks For Rare Calibers. Oh S*&%!!! - Fix That Broken Ramrod. Loc'ed Out? - When To Use (And Not Use) Loctite. Know Your Limitations - How I Destroyed (And Recovered) A Walther PPK/S. Sir, Step Away From The Dremel - You Can Use A Dremel Tool On guns ... Sometimes. Tooling Around - The Gunsmith Tools You Need. That Beater Will Still Hunt! - Resurrecting A Pair Of Wall Hanger Discards. Get A Grip! - The Ultimate In Custom Grips ... Homemade! Triggernometry 101 - Upgrading Your Service Pistol Trigger. Super Cool - How A Custom Gunsmith Makes A .38 Super 1911. Gun Scribe Savvy - Making An Indispensable Shop Tool. Ejector Rod Wrench - A Shop-made Solution You Can Tackle. Now, order this book, get reading, then go hit the shop!

ARs are Expensive! Protect Your Investment—with Gunsmithing: The AR-15 Whether you're a professional gunsmith or just an interested amateur, you'll find everything you need to know about keeping your AR perking in Gunsmithing: The AR-15. Written by master gunsmith and noted AR-15 expert Patrick Sweeney, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 is your one-stop guide to repairing, maintaining and modifying America's favorite rifle. It's all here! Hundreds of detailed photos Maintenance Repair Accessories and Modifications Tips, Tools and Techniques And more! Whether you're interested in simple tasks such as disassembling and maintaining your AR, or if you're ready to tackle more complex projects such as rebarreling or converting your AR to a piston design, Gunsmithing: The AR-15 tells you everything you need to know. Protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes—with Gunsmithing: The AR-15!

What makes this the finest (and perhaps strangest) improvised recoilless weapon system on today's market is its economical and environmentally friendly countershot system, which uses cookies. Included are two "cookie" launcher designs, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, schematics and test-firing data. For academic study only.

The author provides clear, step-by-step instructions for and expedient 9mm submachine gun. It is easily constructed from readily available materials, primarily steel tubing; it does not require a lathe and milling machine and it can be built by just about anyone in about a week. For Academic Study Only

One of America's foremost experts on gunsmithing, Bryce Towsley is back again to provide even more projects for anyone interested in building, customizing, fixing, or maintaining firearms. Gunsmith Towsley offers detailed explanations and includes color illustrations for just about every aspect of gun modification, builds, and repair. Featured tutorials include: how to customize a GLOCK handgun build a 1911 handgun or an AR-15 rifle from parts how to do spray on gun coatings turning a Mosin-Nagant into a tactical rifle building a precision or hunting rifle from scratch and much more This extensive information is important to anybody interested in firearms care, modification, repair, or improvement. It takes the reader from easy-to-do, “kitchen table” projects through advanced techniques. There is something in these pages for anybody interested in working on firearms, and Towsley’s writing style is easy to read and understand and the humor will make you laugh while you learn. “Gunsmithing is a great hobby. It brings satisfaction that few others can achieve. There is the pride in fixing something that is broken and in feeling the artistic achievement when you modify a firearm to make it better.”—Bryce M. Towsley

Make Your Own Ammo and Save Money Too! Now in its 10th edition, The ABCs of Reloading has taught countless firearms owners safe, reliable methods of creating their own ammunition. This long overdue new edition brings detailed reloading instruction to shooters who want to improve accuracy, save money and ensure themselves a constant supply of ammo regardless of supply and demand on retail shelves. Reloading expert and frequent Gun Digest contributor Phil Massaro lays out the basics of reloading and then digs further into the details in a fresh approach that introduces beginners to this valuable hobby while helping those already familiar with reloading take their skills and knowledge to the next level. As a bonus, long-range shooters searching for tips on making ultra-consistent ammo using high B.C. bullets and fine-tuning for precision accuracy will greatly benefit from Massaro's insight into that topic as well. Massaro's coverage of the vast array of reloading gear and components that have been introduced during the past decade alone makes this edition invaluable for the enthusiast who might be overwhelmed with questions. From the very basic questions of "How does a cartridge work?" and "What components do I need to get started?" to more advanced information on understanding cartridge pressure, headspace and using a chronograph to check your work, this is THE book to help shooters sort it all out.

The .22 Long Rifle caliber is the most popular ammunition and firearm chambering in the world. It's a backyard plinker, small-game hunter, tactical trainer and Olympic medalist. Along with its .17-caliber cousins, the humble .22 LR is undergoing a massive resurgence in the United States, and around the world, especially in places like the United Kingdom and New Zealand, which effectively ban centerfire chamberings. The rimfire rifle, an historic centerpiece of the shooting community, is trending in a big way, and this book brings the topic into current times. Every major gun manufacturer has brought at least one new rimfire rifle to the market in the last two years, and these models are covered in detail. A sampling of topics included in this full-color work: complete coverage of semi-autos and how they work; the magic of bolt-action accuracy; advice on sharpening up shooting accuracy; match shooting and how to succeed; DIY precision gunsmithing; hunting with rimfires; and the future of the rimfire market. And, to guarantee this work provides complete rimfire coverage, the author also goes deep into the capabilities of the "Might Mice," the .17s: 17HM2, 17HMR and 17WSM.

At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of firearm forensics is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification brings together a unique, multidisciplined approach to quest

Learn how to make firearm silencers from common items found around the house. George Hayduke, the Master of Revenge, will show you how! Enter the world of muffled mayhem with these simple, effective and legal silencer designs. For information purposes only.