Understanding MOA for Hunting

Does your 1 MOA gun really shoot 1 inch groups when your hunting?

How To, General GunsmithingErik McCluskeyAugust 18, 2023The McCluskey Arms CompanyHuntingComment

Why you should clean and oil your gun

We discuss why cleaning and oiling your gun is important, how often to do it, and how you can do it at home.

How To, General GunsmithingErik McCluskeyJuly 27, 2023The McCluskey Arms CompanyClean & Oil, MantainanceComment

What's the best gun finish?

The best finish for your gun depends on your specific needs and requirements, how you use your gun, and your personal style and taste. In this blog, we’ll discuss gun finish options and the benefits of each.

Glock Gold Plating

Gold plating is now available at McCluskey Arms. Here’s how we Gold Plated this Glock

Must-Have Gunsmithing Tools

This week, I’ve compiled a list of my must-have gunsmithing tools. I wish I had known about these sooner! Not only do these tools save me money, but they are the right ones for my job.

Gunsmith's Top 5, General GunsmithingErik McCluskeyDecember 14, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyTools, Mill, LatheComment

AR vs AK

This is a gunsmith’s point of view in the AR vs AK debate. Off the shelf, which gun is a better battle rifle design? Which is better for practical use and long term self defense?

Gunsmith's Top 5, General GunsmithingErik McCluskeyDecember 7, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyAR vs AK, AR-15, AK-47, AK-74, AKMComment

Gunmakers of the 1830s

This week we are doing something different with the blog. We are covering the short histories of gun and their smiths taken in the broader context of the 1830s.

General Gunsmithing, HistoryErik McCluskeySeptember 28, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyHistoryComment