Proper Lubrication

Proper Lubrication

Scott's 6.5 Grendel with NightForce 12-42x56One of the more-argued topics among gun aficionados is the topic of cleaning and lubricating guns. Some clean after every shooting session; some clean so rarely that I really think that they’re running an experimental torture test for the manufacturer. I won’t go into cleaning in this article, but let’s talk a few points on lubrication.

Grease is not necessary. A good quality oil is all that is needed. In the shop, we use Mobil-1. Other good brands include Firepower FP-10 and FrogLube.  Mil-Spec CLP also works.  About the only “lube” product that I would absolutely recommend against is WD-40.  It’s a great cleaner/solvent, but it doesn’t possess much lubricating power.


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Glock SA Triggers

Glock SA Triggers

GlocksOne of the more-popular competition modifications that have been done to the Glock pistol is the “Single-Action” conversion.  I do NOT recommend these, especially for the casual competitor.

The Glock “Safe Action” trigger system was revolutionary when it was introduced in 1986.  It featured three passive safeties in a design that was extremely safe, even if one of its features were to fail.  The Glock features a Trigger Safety (designed to prevent inertia of the trigger bar from firing the pistol if it took a severe impact to the rear of the pistol,


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Billet vs Forged

Billet vs Forged

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When looking for receivers for your AR-15, AR-308, or other rifle, you’ll be faced with a decision: billet or forged?  In order to answer this, let’s look at the differences and decide whether it’s worth the cost difference or not.

The material that most AR receivers are made from is an aluminum alloy called “7075 T6”.  It has similar qualities whether formed into a billet or forged into a receiver shape; the only difference is how it is processed.

First of all, what is a “billet”?  Simply put, it is a block of a material, comparatively narrow and generally square, especially one rolled or forged from an ingot.  Put this way, you can see that it is really nothing special.

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Slide to Frame Fit
Competition Grade $125
Slide Work
Lighten Slide Starting at $75
Sight Installation $35
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Trigger Job 2.5# Competition $100
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Fit Match-Grade Barrel $75
Cut 11° Crown $25
Chamber Ream & Polish $50
Fit Compensated Barrel CALL
Detail Cleaning $50
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Install Stock and Forend $35
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Chamber Ream $60
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Install Free-Float Handguard $35
Install Barrel $35
Detail Cleaning $50
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Open Loading Port $75
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Install Large Carrier Release Button $25
Install DMW Easy-Loader and Tune $50
Install Ghost Ring Sights $50
Install Stock and Forend $35
Barrel Work
Ream for Long Forcing Cone $60
Install Screw-In Chokes $95
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Trigger Job Starting at $75
Chamfer & Number Cylinder Charge Holes $45
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Detail Cleaning $50
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