In a revolver, what are some common methods for clearing the feed source?
The feed source on both single and double action revolvers is the cylinder that locks into the frame. Clearing the double action...
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Birchwood Stock Finish Product Review
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Reflect on the Importance of Precision Measuring Tools
When building an AR-15 Rifle it is important your barrel is at least 16 inches in length to meet the requirement. This is when using a...
AR-15 Front Sight Tool Review
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Resources For Glock Handguns
The pistol that I own and have decided to use for the purposes of this discussion is the Glock 17 Gen 5. It is a very popular make and...
Birchwood Bluing Paste Review
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Customer brings you a Benelli Vinci and explains that it will not feed shells.
1. How would you make this firearm safe to begin working on? Starting with the safety selector being pushed into a safe position and...
Brownells Upper Receiver Vice Block Review
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Select a firearm you own and describe the finish in detail.
The firearm I own and chose to talk about this week is my Taurus Judge. Yes, that's right, I am That Guy! But when I begin to cover the...
Real Avid Smart Driver Review
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Answer several questions to demonstrate knowledge of key principles related to troubleshooting.
1. What is the first thing you must know before attempting to disassemble or inspect a firearm? The first thing I would want to know...
Real Avid 4 in 1 Glock Tool Review
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Customer brings you a Browning Hi Power and explains that it does not fire.
Customer brings you a Browning Hi Power and explains that it does not fire when the hammer falls on a loaded chamber. He states that the...
Real Avid Master Cleaning Station Review
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What are the "big picture" conclusions you need to draw about a clients weapon & it's intended use.
We all know that safety is the goal when dealing with any firearm but when someone brings me a firearm (especially the older ones) the...
Tipton Gun Butler Review
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Can you ever see yourself abandoning conversion or heat-based procedures for spray on, entirely?
If the result desired by the customer is a color then yes, I would agree that spray on finishes are the future. However, a lot of people...
Firearm Cleaners & Oils Review
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Is it reasonable to attempt to troubleshoot a customer’s weapon without being able to fix the parts?
Though I believe it is necessary to be able to fix fasteners and other small parts, I also believe it is reasonable to begin the trouble...
Glock Eye & Ear Pro Review
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