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

Feat of the Week: Remington 700 Rebarrel

This feat of the week is about rebarreling Remington 700s.

Feat of the Week, History, General Gunsmithing, MachiningErik McCluskeyMay 4, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Glass Bedding, Barrel Threading, Rebarrel, LatheComment

Feat of the Week: VEPR 12

This week’s gunsmithing feat is a fully customized VEPR-12.

Feat of the Week, General Gunsmithing, MachiningErik McCluskeyFebruary 23, 2021The McCluskey Arms CompanyLathe, Barrel Threading, Muzzle Device, shotgun, VEPR, VEPR 12Comment

Feat of the Week: The Gunsmith’s P90

This week’s gunsmithing feat is my personal suppressed short-barreled P90.

Feat of the Week, Machining, HistoryErik McCluskeyNovember 9, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyLathe, Barrel ThreadingComment

What is a Gunsmith?

A discussion about what a professional gunsmith does and how we differ from both hobbyists and armorers.

General Gunsmithing, MachiningErik McCluskeyOctober 21, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyMill, Lathe, RepairComment

Feat of the Week: The Banned VEPR-12

This week’s gunsmithing feat is the banned VEPR-12.

Feat of the Week, General Gunsmithing, Machining, HistoryErik McCluskeyOctober 19, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyLathe, Barrel Threading, Muzzle Device, shotgunComment

Feat of the Week: Custom Machining

This week’s feat is three custom machining jobs: a TikTok famous barrel, raptor cuts on a pistol slide, and a custom made aluminum thread protector.

Feat of the Week, MachiningErik McCluskeySeptember 7, 2020The McCluskey Arms CompanyCustom Machining, Thread Protector, Barrel Threading, Raptor Cuts, Mill, LatheComment

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