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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: But wait, there’s more Final finishing A gun maker who could not make a gun Airguns? Specialized parts can hurt you Tooling, technology and schedules It’s not as easy as it sounds If you think interchangeable parts came from Eli Whitney, … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: A mechanical blowgun How it works Comparison to a blowgun Springs Shape of the gun Breechloaders Triggers Accuracy? Rare? DIY? I was surprised several days ago when a couple readers told me they thought a bellows gun was some kind of … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Both side of the Air Arms S410 TDR. Part 2 This report covers: What is it? Description Variable power Ergonomics Mounting the butt Loud! Additional items that come with the gun Trigger Scope Observations so far What is it? TDR stands for Take Down Rifle. That’s what the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: First air compressor Condensing chamber/reservoir Valves Controlling force Sealing against air loss The first air valve The rest of the gun was easy Performance When did it happen? I just finished reading about the Wright brothers quest to fly, and I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns Airguns as military trainers This report covers: The first trainers Model trains Bayonet World War II MacGlashan Aerial Gunnery trainer Hakim Quick Kill What else? Many connotations I was going to report on several military trainers today and it dawned on me that maybe … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Beeman R1 Supermagnum air rifle. Part1 This report covers: Cocking effort Really bronze? Don’tcha wanna know how it works? Crosman Premiers JSB Exact Jumbo RWS Hobby Custom muzzle brake Trigger pull New safety easier to operate Summary I was pleased to see so many readers got something from … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Old joke The answers Summary You read this blog and you learn things — or at least you say you do. You tell me the historical articles are the best, because they teach you all about how airguns developed. Old joke … Read more
