DIY Gunsmithing [The Definitive Guide]

If you want to make your gun run better, you’ve come to the right place. We cover everything from cleaning & tuning, to gun modifications and even gun building. All from the tools and skills of a newbie with some hand-eye coordination.Even if you don’t end up doing it yourself… you’ll get a good idea of what you’re paying for gunsmith for.Finally, please see our disclaimer since you could possibly mess up your gun and possibly yourself.

Table of Contents

Almost all the most popular firearms are represented below.

AR-15 Gunsmithing
Chapter 2

AR-15 Gunsmithing

We’ll cover everything AR-15 from upgrading parts to full-on assembly of the upper and lower. Check out everything at our Complete AR-15 section. But here’s a taste of the most important gunsmithing articles.

Circle of pistols on a table
Chapter 3

Glock

Ah Glock…perfection out of the box.  But we believe guns can always benefit from some upgrades to fit your individual requirements.

handgun
Chapter 4

1911 Gunsmithing

We’ve compiled all our articles to create the Ultimate 1911 Tuning Guide. You’ll learn how to do a trigger job, break in the slide, install a trigger, and much more. Take your trigger down to a crisp 3.5 lb (or less) that’s ready to rock any competition.

Revolver
Chapter 6

Revolver Gunsmithing

Wheelguns…you don’t have to really do anything to them…but if you do, you’ll be rewarded with one of the finest triggers in all of firearms.