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You know how sometimes you just happen to find something you like, and even though you like it just fine the way it is, you can't help but futz around with it?

Well, I'm that way with my Winchester model 1300 12 gauge shotgun. I bought it a ways back as a basic home defense gun. Here's what it looked like when I brought it home:

That's box-stock. It's the National Wild Turkey Federation version (hence the "NWTF" on the stock) which is a basic shotgun for hunting, well, turkey; I was drawn to it simply because of the black matte finish and the inexpensive price tag (under $300, new, and it was drilled and tapped and came with a Weaver rail for mounting a scope).

Here's what it looks like today:

Modifications include an ATI three-round magazine extension (for a maximum of 8 rounds), Tac-Star pistol grips fore and aft, and a fiber optic sight. Future modifications include some sort of light, heatshield with ghost ring sights, and a sling.

This is rapidly evolving from a house gun into more of a SHTF shotgun, though. Might be time to find a nice unassuming piece like Bruce got for a house gun...

(Cross-posted at Toys in the Attic).

It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I've been terribly busy. Regardless, I thought I'd show you all the project I've been working on lately.

Here we have my present AR with it's free-float forward grip, complete and ready to use but lacking some very important things in my opinion (like a rail platform, backup iron sights, forward grip, and light). However, I am presently waiting on some parts to turn it into a true 'tactical' weapon.

For the last two months, I've had a POF 415 upper on order with the 16" barrel, P-9X rails, and Troy Sights. So, once the upper gets here, I can put everything together and give everyone an 'After' picture.

All told, this is a very expensive project, but it's also my first AR, so I feel it should be the best I can make it.

Readers may remember my WASR-10. Here's what it looked like when I first got it:

Well, I couldn't go having a gun in post-ban configuration since there's no longer a ban so I added an evil, black folding stock. More importantly, I added a fine rail mount from UltiMAK (thanks to Kim for the pointer). I got this model. It's awesome. It fixes the two problems most AK mounts have because it mounts to the barrel and locks tightly. Most AK mounts mount to the receiver cover, which sucks because that thing is too loose. Or they mount to side of the receiver, which sucks because it puts the sight at an awkward location; the sight loses zero when removed; and it doesn't maintain alignment with the barrel.

I also put a TacPoint scope on it (a detailed review of the TacPoint can be found here). I went with the TacPoint because it gets good reviews, is moderately priced (about $140 compared to an Aimpoint or EOTech which run about three bills) and is quite accurate. It holds a zero and is reportedly as accurate as other red dot optics, though not as durable nor is it as water resistant. And its battery life is significantly shorter.

Here it is after (all viced up since I'd just finished it - and, yes, I had to use the big hammer):

After I got it mounted, I grabbed the gun by the sight and shook the living hell out of it to test durability. It didn't move or budge a bit (thank you, LocTite). I was damn impressed with the UltiMAK and heartily recommend them. I particularly like the forward position with the TacPoint because the long eye-relief allows you to keep both eyes open when taking aim. I currently have an EOTech mounted on the AR-15 (see image here) and it's a bit further back. That's good for the EOTech but a tubular sight that far back doesn't feel right to me.

I need to get it to the range, sight it in and function test it. Once that's done, it's the new truck gun.

Ed Note: reprint for gun porn purposes

Marc has the skinny what you need to build your own 9mm AR-15. After all, who doesn't want a matching set:

Ed note: I'm finding various 'how-to' types posts from other sites and linking them here so you may see some old links pop up that are more for newer visitors.

Having handled Tam's 9mm AR with a single point sling, I decided I want one for my next AR-15. Even better, I decided I also wanted one for the UltiWasr. Being the cheapskate err do-it-yourself, Wile E. Coyote School of Gun Smithing sort that I am, I decided to build one. If you want to build a two point sling, plans are here. But I wanted a single point and refused to drop $40 on it. I searched the web and found this image of a popular brand of tactical slings and worked from there:

For this project, you will need the following: 60 inches of 1.5 inch think nylon webbing (yeah, it sounds like a lot but it's better to do too much and cut excess off than to make one too short); 12 inches of 1 inch nylon webbing (note: if your sling swivel is 1.5 inches wide, you can use 1.5 inch webbing); one 1.5 inch buckle; three 1.5 inch slides; one 1 inch slide; you will also need a pair of scissors, a lighter to burn of frayed edges if you have to adjust length, and needle & thread (optional* but you'll need a fourth 1.5 inch slide if you're not up to sewing). Here's a pic of the parts and tools:

You can get all of the parts at Strapworks.com, shipped to your door for $5.38 + $3 shipping. Or, if you must do it today, any fabric store (like Joanne's) will have the stuff but they probably won't have the cool looking OD green like I got. I only have two 1.5 inch slides pictured, one didn't make it into the shot.

This sling consists of two parts, the base and the sling. The base will stay attached to the weapon and the buckle will connect the sling to the base. This is to make it easy to remove and, if you feel froggy, you can put many bases on many weapons and use the same sling. Of course, these slings come in at less than $10 so you could just make as many as you like. Take the 1 inch slide and slide it on the 1 inch nylon webbing and place it through your sling swivel, sling mount as shown:

Place male piece of the buckle opposite the slide. Run the webbing through buckle from both ends, doubling over to add extra support. The best way I can tell you how to tie this not is to show you the picture:

If you can't do that, you may need to find another way to secure the base. Or I may need to do step by step pictures. Let me know if you have issues. Next, use one 1.5 inch slide and the female end of the buckle. Stitch the webbing together as shown.

*Note: I said the thread and needle were optional. You can use a fourth 1.5 inch slide to secure the female end of the buckle and the loose slide.

On the opposite end of where you just stitched, place the two remaining 1.5 inch slides as shown:

Loop the unstitched end (now with two slides on it) through the first 1.5 inch slide that was stitched as shown:

Insert the unstitched ends through the remaining two slides and tighten. Adjust using the two slides. Here it is all done and compared to the original image I obtained: