Recent content by Zonie

It may have something to do with the machining capability of manufacturers. I don't know any specifics but it may be more convenient to machine a right hand twist than a left hand twist. Interesting trivia- metric FAL flash hiders thread onto LH threads so that the force of the "spinning"...

The barrel should definitely have a stamp on it telling you what its chambered in. Look at the 12 o clock position in front of the front sight, that's where most ARs have the chamber stamp.

Whats that phrase, something about tried by twelve rather than carried by six? IANAL and YMMV but knowingly breaking the law is bad, but so is getting shot because you couldn't legally defend yourself.

Here would be my trouble shooting steps: 1. Clean chamber with a good M16 chamber brush. 1.a. remove extractor and clean under the lip and the spring area. 2. Replace extractor and spring. BCM with the crane o-ring is highly recommended. 3. Check recoil spring to be sure it is in spec. 4...

I think gun powder can degrade in heat, so I would definitely toss the cartridges. They might be fine, but its not worth the risk. The heat may cause the springs to lose some of their "bounce", so those should probably be checked out. Lastly, don't hide guns in the oven. And don't leave guns...

The Army technical manual say to use moly grease on the threads. It also says to torque to specs three times, as in -tight-loosen-tight-loosen-tight. On the third one, tighten to minimum torque specs and then only tighten more if you need to get the gas tube to line up. Also be sure to not...

1. No this shouldn't be legislated. 2. The place quoted above is called a gunsmith. Anyone who needs one should be capable of finding one.

I like my detachable magazine because its easier to load and unload. If I'm getting in a vehicle for a quick relocation I can completely unload my rifle and keep my ammo on my person. If need be I can have my rifle loaded faster than if I had to thumb in individual cartridges. This way, I...

@1:13... is he using his middle finger to pull the trigger?