GunWiki 'Want List'

There are many articles which I don't have the knowledge to write. There are others where I have the knowledge but presently lack the time or inspiration too, and sometimes there are times when I just can't work myself up to dig through printouts of law without suspecting that I'll cut corners somewhere. Usually, I end up doing extensive research and then writing what amounts to an essay on my findings (see RefChronographs, for instance!). Naturally, I don't care much for writing essays, and would very much like it if other people were to take a turn writing!

To-Do List

Listed	Name	About
1/08	AboutArmorPiercingAmmunition	Need a discussion of what pierces armor, plus a diagram of a conventional bullet with a penetrator.
12/05	AboutGlassBedding	What glass-bedding is, why it can be desirable, and a few pointers on getting started in it.
9/07	AnalysisAKFcgs	An analysis of various AK-47 FCG's - single+double hook Tapco G2's, Arsenal, K-Var, NDS, etc.
8/07	AnatomyOfAPrimer	Structure and typical chemical composition of a standard Boxer and a typical Berdan primer. Also, burn speeds.
IM 12/07	DefBarrelHeadspacing	About barrels, shims, and headspacing.
10/07	FixedMagazineDesigns	A description of various types of fixed magazines. Maglocks, "bullet buttons", etc. Cover AK, AR, FN, and H&K designs.
8/07	LegalCaHandgunGuide	An overview of handgun legality in CA. Acquisition, BFSC/HSC, transport restrictions, C&R limitations, 30-day limit, 'safe list', relevant exemptions, assault weapon status (and exemptions), and drop-testing should be covered.
11/07	LegalCaliforniaDefLoadedMagazine	Definition of a loaded weapon in California, including why some folks think loaded mag = loaded weapon.
9/07	LegalCaliforniaDisposalOfAssaultWeapons	Disposing of unwanted California assault weapons, legally possessed or not.
11/07	LegalCaliforniaEligibility	Who can own what firearms in CA - include things like LEO/Mil exemptions, etc.
1/08	LegalCaliforniaGrenades	Basically, why you can't have them here.
2/08	LegalCaliforniaGunOwnership	Who is eligible to own guns in California?
11/07	LegalCaliforniaLEGR	Law Enforcement Gun Release, necessary to get a reclaimed stolen gun back to the original owner. Need some info on this.
12/07	LegalCaliforniaMilitaryPurchase	What military folks in California are allowed to buy...
12/07	LegalCaliforniaOutOfStatePurchases	The various laws governing out-of-state purchases made by Californians.
2/08	LegalCaliforniaWeaponsInCar	Transport requirements for weapons in California
??/07	LegalCaOutOfStatePurchase	Checklist for CA residents, for purchasing firearms from out of state.
12/07	LegalFederal80PercentReceivers	About 80% receivers, and wrangling for Federal approval of an 80% pattern.
9/07	LegalFederalBarrelIssues	What's too short, what's too long, and when it can be threaded.
11/07	LegalFederalFFLLog	A few pics of the ubiquitous Brownells logbooks, along with sample data from mine.
11/07	LegalFederalPurchaseRegs	Info on how the Feds view purchases, including face to face and interstate.
10/07	LegalFlareLaunchers	What distinguishes a flare launcher from a grenade launcher? ATF specs, CA law, both are desirable.
5/08	ProcAkBarrelTools	The various AK barrel removal techniques - press, gear puller, allthread, and that really awesome hydraulic fixture the one dude imported from the eastern bloc.
5/08	ProcAkInstallSideRail	Need an overview of how to install a side rail mount on an AK.
12/07	ProcChangeButtstockG3	About changing a G3/CETME buttstock, with pictures.
7/07	ProcDemillWeapon	ATF's stance on what constitutes a properly demilled non-firearm. Important for legal compliance when destroying unreg'ed assault weapons in CA.
1/08	ProcDetermineCorrosiveAmmo	How to determine if a primer is corrosive.
6/08	ProcInstallAkRearTrunion	Step by step pictures of installation, using the ak-builder rivet tool.
12/07	ProcInstallArBulletButton	Installing a bullet button on an AR-15.
4/08	ProcLubricateAr15	Where to lubricate an AR-15, with pictures. Cover the graphite lube on buffer tube threads issue too.
1/08	ProcMeasureBulletCaliber	Need pics of how to hold a bullet in the calipers.
8/07	ProcPaintingFirearms	An overview of painting guns - including popular choices such as Duracoat.
12/07	ProcPullingBullets	Various ways to pull bullets - collets, kinetic pullers, and bullet pliers.
6/08	ProcRemoveAR15UpperFromLower	Pics of pushing out the pivot pins and separating the two. Mention clearing the weapon first.
2/08	ProcSaigaConvertMag	For the Saiga 7.62x39mm... installing a bullet guide so that AK mags can be used.
12/05	ProcTestSksSlamfire	We could really use an article on testing an SKS for slam-fire hazard.
9/07	RefAK47GriplessOptions	Truly gripless, MMG-equipped, and 'oar stock' configurations.
6/08	RefAkFoldingStocks	A writeup on the various types of folding stocks.
12/07	RefAkLowCapacityRifles	About the WASR-10 low capacity single stack rifle, and how they're modified into standard capacity rifles.
9/07	RefAR15GriplessOptions	The SRB, the MMG, and the U-15
1/08	RefArmscorp22lrRifles	A guide to the wide variety of 22LR Armscorp rifles, and how they shouldn't be mistaken for other rifles.
2/09	RefBarrelDamage	Types of barrel damage - scrapes, rings, corrosion, pitting, bulging, bending, and how it affects things.
3/08	RefBodyArmor	About body armor - protection levels, icepick tests, and body armor. Also, about contact shots.
1/08	RefCreateInertRounds	Various ways to render bullets inert (pull, drill+fill+drain, etc)
1/08	RefDetermineShellRelease	Telling whether a case is reloadable or not, and various uses for Berdan or 22LR (swage into jackets) cases.
5/08	RefHK91	Write overview article, and look into federal guidelines on whether or not the G3 carrier is legal in a semi.
7/07	RefMonstermanGrip	The MMG is popular in California... an article on installing, fitting (where appropriate), and holding it is desired.
??/07	RefPKMDesign	About the PKM - receiver thickness, trunion design, etc. Relevant to would-be builders.
12/07	RefPospScopes	Typical POSP scopes, and how to adjust them
12/07	RefRomanianAkMarkings	A reference on identifying Romanian AK markings.
4/08	RefSteyrAug	Some information on the AUG, including clones, original magazines, and STANAG mag conversion kits.
9/07	RefVz52	About the rifle and its ammunition. Include links to any forums as appropriate, and pics of my krinkle-coated rifle.
11/07	ReloadingBerdanPrimedBrass	How to deprime and reload Berdan-primed brass - also discuss converting Berdan to Boxer. Sure hope someone tackles this one so I don't have to.
11/07	ReloadingMilitaryLoadData	Information on military load data for various ammunition specs.
12/07	StandardsOfPermanance	ATF's standards of permanence for muzzle devices (silver solder, pins+welding, etc) and California's standards of permanence, etc.
5/08	TheoryDetachableMagMosinNagant	A page written about the possibility to modify a Mosin-Nagant to accept a PSL magazine.
9/07	ToolAkReceiverJig	Pics of a flat-bending jig, an overview of how it's used, and a mention of laser-cut flats.
6/08	ToolArUpperActionBlock	Need to take some pics of this widget and do a writeup on it.
9/07	VersusRifleSaiga308vsPtr91	Comparison of the PTR-91 and Saiga 308 rifles.
2/08	VersusRound17hmrvs22lr	Another caliber comparison article.
12/07	VersusRound223vs308	Comparing and contrasting 223 vs 308
1/08	VersusRound68spcvs762x39	Another caliber comparison article.
6/08	VersusRound762x39vs762x45	Some pics, as well as some info on the comparative speed, kinetic energy, etc. Also, are they the same bullet diameter?

If you feel like taking some articles from this to-do list, then please go ahead! Alternately, you can email your article to grammaton76@thegunwiki.com, and I'll put it up and credit you for your contribution.

-- SeanNewton - 03 Jan 2006