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How Guns Work: The Glock 17 Cut Away

August 5, 2016 by The Arms Guide Leave a Comment

There is no better way to understand how a gun works than to examine a well crafted cut away.  Glock makes a cut away version of the  Glock 17.  I love these things.   https://youtu.be/pThsdG0FNdc … [Read more...]

How Flintlock Muzzleloaders Work
Firearms Training

How Guns Work: Flintlock Muzzleloaders

August 4, 2016 by Mark3smle 9 Comments

So, you've seen period films (Pirates of the Caribbean, anyone?) with those lovely old guns you're pretty sure are called flintlocks, but what really is a flintlock muzzleloader, and how does it work? Let's start with some of the history behind these antiquated firearms. The argument can be made that firearms were first made practical with the advent of the flintlock … [Read more...]

How do Caplock/Percussion Firearms Work?
Firearms Training

How Guns Work: The Percussion Cap

August 3, 2016 by Mark3smle 3 Comments

Have you ever wondered what made the modern gun possible? It was not the gun; it was the ignition. Modern firearms, as we know them, started with the percussion cap. In a previous article I described how flintlock firearms worked. The flint and steel method made gun ownership and military standard issue weapons a reality and shaped world we have inherited, but now I am … [Read more...]

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