Category How-To

Quickly learn how single and double action revolvers work , how to shoot them, and how to unload to make them safe. (Read)

Learn how to quickly take apart, clean, and reassemble your AK-47 rifle, as well as suggestions for our favorite cleaning products. (Read)

Learn how to take apart the PAP92 for cleaning, and also how to reassemble afterwards. We also cover our favorite cleaning products. (Read)

Quickly learn how to clean & lube your Glock based off the official company instructions. Complete with video, tons of pics, and recommended tools/cleaners. (Read)

Quickly learn 1911 disassembly, cleaning, and lubing. Plus how to detail strip it and put it all back together again. (Read)

Learn how to tune up your 1911 for a lower trigger pull. You can expect to lower .5 lbs with just some minor polishing of trigger components. (Read)

Learn how to adjust the pretravel and overtravel on your 1911 trigger to lower the slack before the break and reduce reset distance.  (Read)

Learn how to quickly install and fit a new 1911 trigger with tons of pictures, tips, and links to necessary tools. (Read)

Learn how to tune your 1911 sear angles and sear spring to reach a crisp 3-4 lb trigger pull with some easy to get tools and supplies. (Read)

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)

Setting up with a drill press, vise, jig, and drill bits. (Read)

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 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting. (Read)

Cutting the 1911 80% slide rail with Tactical Machining's jig and a 3/32 key seat cutter. (Read)