Category 80%
80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3: Never Easier [Review]
Want the easiest way to complete an AR 80% receiver? We hands-on review the 80% Arms Easy Jig Gen 3 with a full video and tons of pictures. It's worth it! (Read)
[FAQ] 80% Lowers in California
Confused about 80% receiver laws in California? We go over everything you need to know such as registration requirements and even our favorite 80% jigs. (Read)
Polymer80 Glock 17/19 [Review, Build, & Parts Guide]
Want to build your own unregistered Glock that's completely custom to you? We cover essential tools, all build instructions with tons of photos, and our favorite picks for each Glock component part. (Read)
Best 1911 80%: Stealth Arms, 1911 Builders, Tactical Machining
We compare 1911 80% products from Stealth Arms, 1911 Builders, and Tactical Machining. Everything from pricing to difficulty, calibers, frame materials, and more. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 10: GunKote Application
Preparing surfaces with Sand Blasting, Brake Cleaner and K-Phos, then applying OD Green GunKote. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 9: Assembly & Fitting
Now that we completed the 80% 1911 frame, I'll show you how to assemble and fit everything to create your own working home built 1911. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 8: Fitting the Slide
How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 7: Sear & Hammer Pin Holes
Using Tactical Machining's 1911 80% jig to cut the hammer and sear pin holes. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 6: Barrel Seating
How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 5: Cutting the Slide Rail
Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 4: Basic Fitting
1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 3: Parts List
Find out all the parts I bought to complete my 1911 80% build from slide, barrel, springs, pins, to smaller tools and paint. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 2: Tools
Setting up with a drill press, vise, jig, and drill bits. (Read)
1911 80% Tactical Machining Build, Part 1: Intro
Not sure about your Tactical Machining 1911 80% project? Follow step-by-step from buying the paperweight & jigs, to tooling setup & custom parts selection. (Read)