They may be familiar to some, but not every gunsmith knows the ins and outs of drill bits. Here are the basics.

The graceful, light, and distinctive L.C. Smith Hammerless Double sidelock is a favorite of American shotgunners. Here’s how to fix its most common problems. If you own a Smith and want to make it suitable to shoot again, or if you are presented a Smith to repair, here’s what you need to know about the shotgun.

In June 2010, Kahr Arms purchased Minnesota-based firearms manufacturer, Magnum Research, Inc., maker of the Desert Eagle Pistol and BFR Revolvers in .44 Magnum, .45 LC/.410 or .45/70. Kahr Arms offers a selection of other niche-type firearms, such as the “Tommy Gun” and Auto-Ordnance line of M1 .30 caliber carbines. In this video, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine shows off two of the company’s big-hole BFR wheelguns.

Beretta USA introduced the BU-9 Nano as its entry into the pocket 9mm pistol category last September. Initial shipments of the American-made pistol left the Accokeek, Maryland factory beginning in November 2011, with a suggested retail price of $475. In this video, Gun Tests’ Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine gets a detailed explanation of how easy the Nano is to break down for maintenance. The Nano's modularity provides for simple disassembly and easy cleaning. Safely disassemble the pistol by first engaging the striker deactivator, a patent pending safety mechanism that eliminates the need to pull the trigger prior to disassembly.

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Kahr's PM9 and PM40 handguns are available with Crimson Trace Laserguards directly from the factory.

Lasers Appear on Kahr’s PM Series Handguns

PEARL RIVER, N.Y.–-Kahr Arms's PM Series PM9 and PM40 handguns are now available with Crimson Trace Laserguards directly from the factory.

The PM9093L and PM4043L will come with the newly released Crimson Trace Laserguard (LG-437), Allen wrench for adjustment, sight cleaners, batteries, and Crimson Trace decal.

The Model LG-437 uses either two #357 silver oxide batteries or a single 1/3N 3-volt lithium battery. The LG-437 uses the smaller 3.3mm diameter laser diode, which reduces the overall size of the laser diode housing.

The LG-437 has both windage and elevation adjustments for shooters to adjust the laser.

The PM9093L has a 3” barrel with Lothar Walther match grade polygonal rifling and 1-10 right-hand twist. Its MSRP is $991.

The PM4043L has a 3” barrel, Lothar Walther match grade polygonal rifling and 1-16 right hand twist. MSRP, $991.

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