Late-model Ruger Redhawks and GP100's now feature a screw-in type firing pin retaining bushing. The new-style bushings can be somewhat tricky to remove and re-install without scarring if one does not have the proper tool. Bowen Classic Arms includes the drawing for this wrench with every firing pin, but for those not interested in fabricating the tool or designing their own method this wrench will expedite the process. The wrench design utilizes removable pins in case of breakage. Included with...
Our friend Norman Griffitts of Southern Precision Tooling produces a couple of scope-base holding fixtures that are incredibly useful to practicing gunsmiths. These are available in a couple of different styles and solve the thorny problem of holding dovetail bases in a mill vise for common milling and drilling operations. Where you are faced with an installation for which no commercial bases are available, then a base must be modified to suit. There are a couple common base types encountered....