Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:17 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:17 +0000 Browning Owners https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?forums/firearm-maintenance-modification-safety-and-trou.34/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:18:35 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/gold-12ga-barrel-refinish.12225/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/gold-12ga-barrel-refinish.12225/ TomVee TomVee I have stripped and re- blued the barrel 2 or 3 times now using a Casey blue kit, and although I apply a light coat of oil to it,...

Gold 12ga Barrel Refinish]]> 5 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:37:18 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/how-often-do-you-clean-your-browning.708/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/how-often-do-you-clean-your-browning.708/ Billythekid Billythekid 37 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:33:30 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/citori-mainspring-tool.12172/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/citori-mainspring-tool.12172/ Ranger6 Ranger6 ]]> 1 Wed, 07 May 2025 21:52:05 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/quick-tip-%E2%80%93-how-to-boresight-a-pistol-video-included.12133/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/quick-tip-%E2%80%93-how-to-boresight-a-pistol-video-included.12133/ The Hobby Gunsmith The Hobby Gunsmith
I just wanted to share a quick tip that might help some folks out — I put together a video on how to boresight a pistol. It's a straightforward process but one that can save a lot of time and frustration when you're dialing in a red dot or iron sights.



If you give it a watch, feel free to drop a comment on the video — I’m trying to grow my channel (The Hobby Gunsmith), and every like, comment, or sub helps push it through the YouTube...

Quick Tip – How to Boresight a Pistol (Video Included)]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:19:18 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/quick-tip-easy-way-to-remove-surface-rust-from-your-firearm-video.12125/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/quick-tip-easy-way-to-remove-surface-rust-from-your-firearm-video.12125/ The Hobby Gunsmith The Hobby Gunsmith
Just wanted to share a quick video I put together over on my YouTube channel The Hobby Gunsmith — it shows an easy and safe way to remove surface rust from a firearm using nothing more than 0000 steel wool and a bit of gun oil.

A lot of us have run into rust issues, especially on older guns or those that haven’t been out of the safe in a while. This method has worked really well for me over the years — no harsh chemicals, no special tools, just a simple, no-nonsense solution....

Quick Tip: Easy Way to Remove Surface Rust from Your Firearm (Video)]]> 2 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:23:26 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-video-%E2%80%93-essential-tools-to-get-you-started-in-gunsmithing.12117/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-video-%E2%80%93-essential-tools-to-get-you-started-in-gunsmithing.12117/ The Hobby Gunsmith The Hobby Gunsmith
I just dropped a new video on my YouTube channel, The Hobby Gunsmith, where I go over some of the basic tools you’ll want to have on hand when getting into gunsmithing — especially if you're doing general maintenance or simple repairs.

I’ll be the first to admit: talking on camera is a whole different beast lol — I definitely stumbled a few times while speaking, but I’m working on improving that with each video. The goal here was to pack in as much useful info as possible for...

New Video – Essential Tools to Get You Started in Gunsmithing]]> 2 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:41:06 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/fixing-a-feeding-issue-on-my-argentine-1911-%E2%80%93-new-video.12114/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/fixing-a-feeding-issue-on-my-argentine-1911-%E2%80%93-new-video.12114/ The Hobby Gunsmith The Hobby Gunsmith
I just uploaded a new video on The Hobby Gunsmith where I tackle a feeding issue with my Argentine 1911. I tried to share as much detail as possible while keeping in line with YouTube's firearm policies—since this falls under repairs rather than modifications (at least in my view). That said, YouTube's policies can sometimes feel a little gray, so I’d love to hear what you guys think about the video!

I always appreciate the support and feedback from the community, and I’m...

Fixing a Feeding Issue on My Argentine 1911 – New Video!]]> 1 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:24:28 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/bore-cleaners.12098/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/bore-cleaners.12098/ Strider Strider ]]> 5 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:00:52 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-celluloid-pistol-grips.12015/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/browning-celluloid-pistol-grips.12015/ Oldbird13 Oldbird13 7 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:26:16 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/problem-with-stock-finish.11080/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/problem-with-stock-finish.11080/ msubullyfan msubullyfan
I have a T-Bolt Sporter .22LR (left hand) with the wood stock. Today while cleaning it, some of the solvent must've run down the inside of the action and run forward on the stock into the forend checkering. I noticed brown-tinted liquid in the gun vise and quickly realized it was the stain coming off the rifle. Further investigation showed that it was ONLY coming off the checkering area. The uncheckered areas with the poly coating...

Problem with Stock Finish]]> 2 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:41:03 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-brought-you-to-browning.10844/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-brought-you-to-browning.10844/ Noturus Noturus
What brought you to Browning?]]> 19 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:54:00 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-first-firearm-review-disassembly-video-seeking-your-honest-feedback.12000/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/my-first-firearm-review-disassembly-video-seeking-your-honest-feedback.12000/ The Hobby Gunsmith The Hobby Gunsmith
I’m excited (and a bit nervous) to share my very first firearm review and disassembly/reassembly video with you all. As someone who’s been passionate about firearms for years, I’ve finally taken the plunge into creating content around this hobby and would greatly appreciate your support and feedback.

The video features a detailed review of the Bauer Automatic .25, a classic pocket pistol that's small in size but big in reputation. I walk through its features, performance, and...

My First Firearm Review & Disassembly Video - Seeking Your Honest Feedback]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2024 17:16:01 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/duratouch-question-recall-on-specific-years.11995/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/duratouch-question-recall-on-specific-years.11995/ utbrowningman utbrowningman Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:29:15 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cleaning-the-new-x-bolt.4586/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cleaning-the-new-x-bolt.4586/ BTHG BTHG 5 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 21:40:39 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/blr-takedown-screw-spacing.11905/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/blr-takedown-screw-spacing.11905/ James Simoneau James Simoneau
I want to install a picatinny rail on my new blr 81 takedown.

The ones I find online have a spacing of 2.81" (2 13/16) between hole 2 and 3. But my rifle has a distance of 3.18" between hole 2 and 3.

Could someone send me a link for the correct one ?

I am on the Canadian side.]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:44:14 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-file-size-for-scallops-on-a5-screws.11900/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-file-size-for-scallops-on-a5-screws.11900/ Abbeville Abbeville Thanks, Rick]]> 3 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:05:53 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/1911-380-red-dot-installation.11754/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/1911-380-red-dot-installation.11754/ Angelo Passerini Angelo Passerini I installed a red dot on my wife Browning 1911-380 without any modification to her slide and I'd like to see what you guys think... I'm tinkering with a set of fiber optics sights, but there is no way to install them without cutting new dovetails in the slide...

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I have a baby browning I recently picked up, and it's having some feeding hiccups.

Let me see if I can describe it. First, I'll say that it has done it both with the old style mag that came with it, and with a new PSA mag, with the rounded follower. Also, it's done it with 5 different brands of ammo (all fmj). If pressed to guess, I would say it's done it a little more with the old mag, and a little more with winchester white box ammo than with the...

Baby Browning problem]]> 3 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 20:45:28 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/gracoil.11720/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/gracoil.11720/ jrvaughn1956 jrvaughn1956 2 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:40:05 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/speed-load-on-light-20-auto-5.11687/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/speed-load-on-light-20-auto-5.11687/ Carbine.killer Carbine.killer
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