GunWiki 'Want List'

There are many articles which I don't have the knowledge to write. There are others where I have the knowledge but presently lack the time or inspiration too, and sometimes there are times when I just can't work myself up to dig through printouts of law without suspecting that I'll cut corners somewhere. Usually, I end up doing extensive research and then writing what amounts to an essay on my findings (see RefChronographs, for instance!). Naturally, I don't care much for writing essays, and would very much like it if other people were to take a turn writing!

To-Do List

Listed	Name	About
12/05	ProcTestSksSlamfire	We could really use an article on testing an SKS for slam-fire hazard.
12/05	AboutGlassBedding	What glass-bedding is, why it can be desirable, and a few pointers on getting started in it.
7/07	ProcDemillWeapon	ATF's stance on what constitutes a properly demilled non-firearm. Important for legal compliance when destroying unreg'ed assault weapons in CA.
7/07	RefMonstermanGrip	The MMG is popular in California... an article on installing, fitting (where appropriate), and holding it is desired.
??/07	LegalCaOutOfStatePurchase	Checklist for CA residents, for purchasing firearms from out of state.
??/07	RefPKMDesign	About the PKM - receiver thickness, trunion design, etc. Relevant to would-be builders.
8/07	ProcPaintingFirearms	An overview of painting guns - including popular choices such as Duracoat.
8/07	LegalCaHandgunGuide	An overview of handgun legality in CA. Acquisition, BFSC/HSC, transport restrictions, C&R limitations, 30-day limit, 'safe list', relevant exemptions, assault weapon status (and exemptions), and drop-testing should be covered.
8/07	AnatomyOfAPrimer	Structure and typical chemical composition of a standard Boxer and a typical Berdan primer. Also, burn speeds.
9/07	VersusRifleSaiga308vsPtr91	Comparison of the PTR-91 and Saiga 308 rifles.
9/07	RefVz52	About the rifle and its ammunition. Include links to any forums as appropriate, and pics of my krinkle-coated rifle.
9/07	ToolAkReceiverJig	Pics of a flat-bending jig, an overview of how it's used, and a mention of laser-cut flats.
9/07	LegalCaliforniaDisposalOfAssaultWeapons	Disposing of unwanted California assault weapons, legally possessed or not.
9/07	RefAR15GriplessOptions	The SRB, the MMG, and the U-15
9/07	AnalysisAKFcgs	An analysis of various AK-47 FCG's - single+double hook Tapco G2's, Arsenal, K-Var, NDS, etc.
9/07	RefAK47GriplessOptions	Truly gripless, MMG-equipped, and 'oar stock' configurations.
9/07	LegalFederalBarrelIssues	What's too short, what's too long, and when it can be threaded.
10/07	FixedMagazineDesigns	A description of various types of fixed magazines. Maglocks, "bullet buttons", etc. Cover AK, AR, FN, and H&K designs.
10/07	LegalFlareLaunchers	What distinguishes a flare launcher from a grenade launcher? ATF specs, CA law, both are desirable.
11/07	LegalFederalFFLLog	A few pics of the ubiquitous Brownells logbooks, along with sample data from mine.
11/07	LegalCaliforniaDefLoadedMagazine	Definition of a loaded weapon in California, including why some folks think loaded mag = loaded weapon.
11/07	LegalCaliforniaLEGR	Law Enforcement Gun Release, necessary to get a reclaimed stolen gun back to the original owner. Need some info on this.
11/07	ReloadingBerdanPrimedBrass	How to deprime and reload Berdan-primed brass - also discuss converting Berdan to Boxer. Sure hope someone tackles this one so I don't have to.
11/07	LegalCaliforniaEligibility	Who can own what firearms in CA - include things like LEO/Mil exemptions, etc.
11/07	ReloadingMilitaryLoadData	Information on military load data for various ammunition specs.
11/07	LegalFederalPurchaseRegs	Info on how the Feds view purchases, including face to face and interstate.
12/07	StandardsOfPermanance	ATF's standards of permanence for muzzle devices (silver solder, pins+welding, etc) and California's standards of permanence, etc.
IM 12/07	DefBarrelHeadspacing	About barrels, shims, and headspacing.
12/07	LegalFederal80PercentReceivers	About 80% receivers, and wrangling for Federal approval of an 80% pattern.
12/07	LegalCaliforniaMilitaryPurchase	What military folks in California are allowed to buy...
12/07	RefRomanianAkMarkings	A reference on identifying Romanian AK markings.
12/07	ProcInstallArBulletButton	Installing a bullet button on an AR-15.
12/07	RefAkLowCapacityRifles	About the WASR-10 low capacity single stack rifle, and how they're modified into standard capacity rifles.
12/07	ProcChangeButtstockG3	About changing a G3/CETME buttstock, with pictures.
12/07	ProcPullingBullets	Various ways to pull bullets - collets, kinetic pullers, and bullet pliers.
12/07	LegalCaliforniaOutOfStatePurchases	The various laws governing out-of-state purchases made by Californians.
12/07	VersusRound223vs308	Comparing and contrasting 223 vs 308
12/07	RefPospScopes	Typical POSP scopes, and how to adjust them
1/08	RefArmscorp22lrRifles	A guide to the wide variety of 22LR Armscorp rifles, and how they shouldn't be mistaken for other rifles.
1/08	VersusRound68spcvs762x39	Another caliber comparison article.
1/08	LegalCaliforniaGrenades	Basically, why you can't have them here.
1/08	RefCreateInertRounds	Various ways to render bullets inert (pull, drill+fill+drain, etc)
1/08	RefDetermineShellRelease	Telling whether a case is reloadable or not, and various uses for Berdan or 22LR (swage into jackets) cases.
1/08	ProcMeasureBulletCaliber	Need pics of how to hold a bullet in the calipers.
1/08	AboutArmorPiercingAmmunition	Need a discussion of what pierces armor, plus a diagram of a conventional bullet with a penetrator.
1/08	ProcDetermineCorrosiveAmmo	How to determine if a primer is corrosive.
2/08	ProcSaigaConvertMag	For the Saiga 7.62x39mm... installing a bullet guide so that AK mags can be used.
2/08	LegalCaliforniaWeaponsInCar	Transport requirements for weapons in California
2/08	LegalCaliforniaGunOwnership	Who is eligible to own guns in California?
2/08	VersusRound17hmrvs22lr	Another caliber comparison article.
3/08	RefBodyArmor	About body armor - protection levels, icepick tests, and body armor. Also, about contact shots.
4/08	RefSteyrAug	Some information on the AUG, including clones, original magazines, and STANAG mag conversion kits.
4/08	ProcLubricateAr15	Where to lubricate an AR-15, with pictures. Cover the graphite lube on buffer tube threads issue too.
5/08	ProcAkBarrelTools	The various AK barrel removal techniques - press, gear puller, allthread, and that really awesome hydraulic fixture the one dude imported from the eastern bloc.
5/08	RefHK91	Write overview article, and look into federal guidelines on whether or not the G3 carrier is legal in a semi.
5/08	ProcAkInstallSideRail	Need an overview of how to install a side rail mount on an AK.
5/08	TheoryDetachableMagMosinNagant	A page written about the possibility to modify a Mosin-Nagant to accept a PSL magazine.
6/08	ToolArUpperActionBlock	Need to take some pics of this widget and do a writeup on it.
6/08	VersusRound762x39vs762x45	Some pics, as well as some info on the comparative speed, kinetic energy, etc. Also, are they the same bullet diameter?
6/08	RefAkFoldingStocks	A writeup on the various types of folding stocks.
6/08	ProcRemoveAR15UpperFromLower	Pics of pushing out the pivot pins and separating the two. Mention clearing the weapon first.
6/08	ProcInstallAkRearTrunion	Step by step pictures of installation, using the ak-builder rivet tool.
2/09	RefBarrelDamage	Types of barrel damage - scrapes, rings, corrosion, pitting, bulging, bending, and how it affects things.

If you feel like taking some articles from this to-do list, then please go ahead! Alternately, you can email your article to grammaton76@thegunwiki.com, and I'll put it up and credit you for your contribution.

-- SeanNewton - 03 Jan 2006

Topic revision: r26 - 04 Jan 2010 - SeanNewton

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