To some, it might seem like non-firing replica guns are just a pointless indulgence, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Historically accurate non-firing replicas, especially those that are authentically weighted and contain semi-functional actions and triggers, can be extremely useful. They offer a variety of practical as well as aesthetic applications. These are…
The original M1911, with its 7 or 8 round magazine, is a handgun for the ages. Possibly the most effective handgun of all time and one of the most influential, the M1911 is a platform that has inspired hundreds (if not more) of comparable designs. But let’s go back to this magazine. The .45 ACP…
There are plenty of good reasons for shooters to take up a home build project. It’s rewarding, it gets you much more familiar with the inner workings of the firearm, and the experience is transferable to other gunsmithing projects. However, it can be a little bit daunting to take up the project if you’ve never…
