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    The innovative Taurus TX22 Competition mounts the optic directly to the barrel.

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New for 2016: AGI’s “Reloading From A-Z” Training Course

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New for 2016: American Gunsmithing Institute’s Training For Custom Builders

American Gunsmithing Institute offers a series of courses that focus on the optimization, repair and even scratch-building of firearms.

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AGI Announces Hands-On Gunsmithing Course for the Colt 1911

This AGI instructor-led course consists of approximately 15 hours of lecture and 25 hours of hands-on experience and covers the design, function and repair of the Colt type 1911 in...

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AGI Announces Special Fall Gunsmithing Enrollment Opportunity

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AGI Announces Hands-On Gunsmithing Course for Ruger 10/22 and .22 Auto Pistol

New instructor-led-training course, taught by AGI's Certified Gunsmithing Instructor Ken Brooks, July 20 - 24, 2015.

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Pachmayr Expands Master Gunsmith Product Line

Lyman brand Pachmayr has announced three new additions to its line of Master Gunsmith products.

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AGI Announces Hands-On Gunsmithing Course on Smith & Wesson Revolvers

This AGI instructor-led course covers the design, function and repair of the Smith & Wesson double action swing out cylinder revolver.

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American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) Announces Hands-On Gunsmithing Course on Colt Revolvers

This new AGI course covers most aspects of the Colt revolver's design, function, repairing and tuning.

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American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) Announces Hands-On Gunsmithing Course on Extractors

This course, led by Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks, covers the design, function and repair of extractors.

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AGI: Gary Smith Learned How to Gunsmith From His Semi-Truck Cab

Gary Smith gradually learn the art of gunsmithing with the help of AGI in the cramped confines of his semi-truck.

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AGI’s “Look over Master Pistolsmith Gene Shuey’s Shoulder” Workshop

Theme for the first-ever workshop is "Solving Challenges and Problems Unique to 1911's and GLOCK®s."

American Gunsmithing Institute’s Professional Gunsmithing Course

Professional gun repair from the world’s premier gunsmithing institute is a pathway to fixing your own gun or even launching a new career. The American Gunsmithing Institute, producers of the…

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