Category Archives: Gunsmithing

Ever wanted to “blacken” a stainless gun?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Gavin

Have you ever wanted to turn a “silver” gun black? A while back I bought a very nice used Smith and Wesson model 629 from my friend Kevin Smith. This was actually my second 629 (my primary hiking carry gun … Continue reading →

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Please welcome respected gunsmith Grant Cunningham to NWGUN!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Gavin

Hello everyone. I’m pleased to announce that Grant Cunningham will be one of the featured authors in the first issue of Northwest Gun Magazine! If you don’t know Grant, he’s well known for his revolver gunsmithing, his blog, as an … Continue reading →

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AR-15 Precision Rifle Build DVDs are here!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gavin

Hey everyone, yesterday was a big day for me. For years I’ve been thinking and planning several DVD projects, and yesterday I saw this dream come to life. I was able to hold in my hands a production DVD that … Continue reading →

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Do you like AR-15s? Check out the complete AR-MPR series!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gavin

Are you interested in the AR-15 platform? A year ago I thought it would be fun to build my first AR-15, and to share the experience with my Ultimate Reloader readers and YouTube subscribers. Since then I’ve built a handful … Continue reading →

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Want to wrench your Smith? Make sure you have the right tools!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Gavin

If you’re like me, you enjoy working on your own machinery and equipment. In some cases, it makes sense to work on your own personal firearms. This can save time, hassle, and money. At the same time, working on your … Continue reading →

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