"american gunsmithing institute"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms maintenance, customization, and preparedness on Weapons Wednesday, October 6, 2010. The episode focused extensively on the 1911 pistol, covering topics including ammunition selection, gunsmithing through K.T. Ordnance and the American Gunsmithing Institute, camouflage techniques for weapons, and the Thompson submachine gun with detailed information on spare parts and maintenance. A caller provided technical expertise on Thompson variants, magazine compatibility, and sourcing parts from suppliers like SARCO and Numrich. The show concluded with warnings about foreclosure actions in Flint, Michigan, and references to preparedness concerns.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms, particularly the 1911 pistol, its history, maintenance, and practical applications. The episode featured extensive commentary on 1911 variants (1911 vs. 1911A1), firearm quality and pricing, building custom firearms through KT Ordnance, ammunition types including .45 ACP rounds, magazine selection and combat tactics, and the importance of firearm maintenance and inheritance. Callers contributed perspectives on combat effectiveness, the reliability of the .45 in military service, and practical gunsmithing skills.