Category How-To

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 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)

Preparing surfaces with Sand Blasting, Brake Cleaner and K-Phos, then applying OD Green GunKote. (Read)

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)

How to hand fit the 1911 slide with files, lapping compound, and tons of hammering. (Read)

Using Tactical Machining's 1911 80% jig to cut the hammer and sear pin holes. (Read)

How to setup your 80%, jig, and 18mm ball end mill for 1911 barrel seating. (Read)

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

1911 barrel bushing to slide fitting, trigger fitting, and beavertail safety fitting. (Read)