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