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Projects Completed

2005-2006

 

Krylon Fusion Paint - Paint plastic stock on Mossberg Pump

Glock Recoil Spring Tool

Glock Trigger Job and tuning

SKS Trigger Job and tuning


 

LEGAL & SAFETY INFORMATION

DISCLAIMER :  YOU  UNDERSTAND THAT ENGAGING IN DEFENSIVE PISTOL TRAINING, SHOOTING, and FIREARM RELATED ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTES MY INVOLVEMENT IN A VERY HAZARDOUS AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITY WITH ACCOMPANYING RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND YOU  HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ASSUME THOSE RISKS.

I (William E. Fowler) AM NOT A Certified Firearms Instructor, or Gunsmith.  You assume all risks and liabilities.  My Training: 8 years of range and 4 years of IPSC/USPSA. Total rounds fired over 30,000.  3 years of High school metal shop. I am well versed in the details of the Hi-Point 9mm, Glock 17 9mm, Mossberg 500 Pump, Remington 870 Pump, SKS, Enfield 303.  I also reload for both rifle and pistol.

ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE WORKING ON OR CLEANING IT. Immediately after installing any  spring, in any type of firearm that imparts power to a hammer(s), striker(s) or firing pin(s), as the case may be, with the firearm UNLOADED and without any trigger contact, actuate the firearm several times in a vigorous manner to make certain that the hammer(s), striker(s) or firing pin(s) are securely retained in the cocked position prior to let-off. Also, actuate the safety to determine that it is working properly. If during these tests, the hammer(s), striker(s), or firing pin(s) should fail or be released without trigger contact, or the safety does not work properly, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR FIRE THE FIREARM until corrective repairs are made. If any doubts ever exist concerning the safe operation of your firearm(s), consult your local Gunsmith. The above procedure also applies where recoil, bolt or action springs have been installed as well as with any spring replacement.

NOTE: Always wear high-quality safety eyeglasses when installing or fitting any springs, to prevent eye injury. High-quality safety eyeglasses should be used when shooting any firearm. DO NOT use ammunition exceeding standard factory pressure levels.

NOTE: The use of any after market product in your firearm may limit or void the manufactures warranty.

WARNING - Failure to follow this procedure may result in accidental discharge, firearm damage and serious bodily injury. Always be certain that your firearm is functioning properly before use.

WARNING - Please urge caution when using reduced power hammer or striker springs in firearms, particularly in firearms used for critical applications such as law enforcement. Reduction of the hammer or striker spring may compromise the reliability of the firearm.

 


Glock Recoil Spring Tool

I had a really hard time installing my new spring and stainless steel guide rod installed. I came up with the following tool: Your guide rod may not have the pre-tapped hole this tool will need to work or you may need a different size threaded rod. Spring is ISIMI and T.H.E. SS Rod.

 

Parts & Procedures:

one six inch piece of #8 x 32 threaded rod.

one six inch piece of cable shrink wrap.

one #8 x 32 cabinet knob.

 

Tighten cabinet knob on one end of threaded rod. Install Shrink wrap, heat.

 

Usage:

place recoil spring onto guide rod.  Take tool above place it through the guide rod hole in the slide. Attach tool threading the recoil spring on the tool until you can screw into the guide rod. Make three turns.  Now you can pull and push at the same time.

 

Pictures:

 

 

 


 

Paint plastic stock on Mossberg 500 Pump

Krylon Fusion Paint - Flat Black

 

Procedure:

Cleaned existing OD Green stock and hand pump with Acetone

Painted three coats within 15 minutes of each coat with Krylon Fusion Paint - Flat Black. Let sit seven days for the best cure.

 

Durability Testing:

Three trips to the firearms range - Shooting 100 times with slug, buckshot , and shot.

 

Two USPSA Shotgun matches - Shooting 50 times with slug, buckshot , and shot.

 

Six Cleanings using Hoppes and Break Free CLP.

 

Results:

Awesome....Not a chip, mark or degrading of finish after cleaning with  solvents.

 

Pictures: soon

Before -

 

After -

 

 


 

GLOCK 17 TUNEUP - ACCURIZING  Glock Trigger Job

 

Reading Materials:

the $0.25 Glock trigger job
(and a crash course in detail stripping)
By: Mr Poyz 10-24-02

Top Glock has a good site with diagrams. I have ordered from them before, and once needed 2 day service, which they were able to come through.

IPSC / USPSA "Dremeling the Glock"

Glock FAQ

Purchased Products:

Stainless Steel Guide Rod T.H.E. Accessories

ISMI 15LB Recoil Spring

Glock Factory 3.5 LB connector

Lighter Glock striker spring

HOGUE SLIP ON GRIP

1 hour to clean, polish, and install.

Always do a function and safety test after any work you perform.

This worked out real nice.  Nice smooth crisp trigger.

Cost: $ 55.00


Chinese SKS 7.62 x 39  TUNEUP - ACCURIZING

Trigger Job

 

Reading Materials:

 

Jamie Mangrum  of  www.surplusrifle.com Has detailed procedures for the SKS.

Collecting and Shooting the SKS Carbine - Lightening the SKS Trigger (Trigger Job)

Collecting and Shooting the SKS Carbine Lil-Miss part 1

Collecting and Shooting the SKS carbine Lil-Miss part 2

UBERFAQ - ACCURACY

Purchased Products:

Wolffe Spring - SKS Performance pack   $10

SKS Owners   - Murrays Gunsmithing makes a spring for the firing pin and prevents slam fires.   $22  for a chinese pin and spring.

I already had the shock buffer.

Jamie's site was a big help in the procedure to replace the springs in the trigger group.  I performed a regular polish job on the sear and other metal touching metal parts. Took about an hour.

Initial results from the bench using Winchester White Box 7.62 x 39, at 50 yards, open site , groups were 1 3/8 inches smaller after the trigger job.  I might add, I use this rifle in USPSA matches.

SKS 7.62 x 39 AMMO:

I use Wolf and Winchester white box.

See this site for Ammo comparison What about all that inexpensive Russian Ammo

                 SAFETY FIRST - when you are dead you don't get a second chance      

�Copyright 1998 - 2006  All Rights Reserved William E.  Fowler III Owings Mills, Maryland
Last updated on 9/02/2006  by Ed Fowler

 

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