Monthly Archives: August 2010
How Fast is It?
The Tokarev is without a doubt a fast cartridge. However, the velocities figures often given for the Tokarev reflect the cartridges performance form the longer barrel of submachine guns. SMG barrels are typically 9 to 10 inches in length. The handguns … Continue reading
The Tokarev Project(s)
Not quite a year ago I completed the first of the 1911′s in my Tokarev Project. Here it is with its original barrel as I first completed it. My early successes and failures are all documented in this thread … Continue reading
Remington 700, Barrel Threading
To fit a barrel blank to a rifle receiver you need a lathe. The lathe I use is an Atlas/Clausing Model 5914. The barrel I am threading here is a Christensen Arms carbon fiber wrapped blank, .270 caliber with a … Continue reading
Remington 700, M16 Extractor Install
When you alter the bolt face on the Remington 700 you have to chose a new extractor system. The Sako style extractor seems to be the standard upgrade for 700s getting reworked. I prefer the M16 style extractor. I can … Continue reading
Smython
A recently completed project, a S&W Model 19 rebarreled with a six inch Colt Python barrel. Might as well upgrade barrels when you have to replace one that is trashed. Also added is a double ball detent lock on the … Continue reading
