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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Uberti Introduces New Rifles, Single-Action Handguns

LAS VEGAS – Uberti, a subsidiary of Benelli USA, has introduced several new products for 2010:

Uberti’s Rolling Block Hunting Carbine

Uberti's 1873 “Callahan” Cattleman six-shooter

Uberti's 1873 Stallion Brass 10-shot .22

Also under the Uberti label is an 1873 Stallion Brass 10-shot .22 based on the Colt 1873 Single-Action Army. In the late 20th Century, Colt produced two variations of the 1873 Single-Action Army chambered in .22 Long Rifle, named the Scout and Frontier Scout. After being discontinued, these six-shooters rose dramatically in value and price. Uberti’s Stallion is a trimmed-down version of the Colt Single Action Army and is available in both .22 Long Rifle and .38 Special. Uberti's new Stallion Brass 10-Shot .22 is now available with a cylinder that holds 10 rounds of .22 Long Rifle and features a 5½-inch barrel with fixed sights, or the 1873 Stallion Target Brass 10-shot .22 with adjustable sights.

Stoeger X5

Stoeger Industries has introduced a new configuration of the X5 line of air rifles. Introduced with a hardwood Monte Carlo-style stock, the X5 is now also available with a lightweight, matte black synthetic Monte Carlo-style stock.

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