# DIY **URL:** https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/c/guns-and-gear/diy/28.md [Latest](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the DIY category](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/about-the-diy-category/954)
**Author:** [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Replies:** 0
Interested in reloading? Building your own firearm? This is the place for you! Anything built by the end user legally is a great fit for this category. --- ## [Looking for an Effective Dry-Fire Training System — What Do You Recommend?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/looking-for-an-effective-dry-fire-training-system-what-do-you-recommend/132513)
**Author:** [@Andrew358](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Andrew358)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/looking-for-an-effective-dry-fire-training-system-what-do-you-recommend/132513 "2026-10-03T16:27:56Z")
Hi everyone, I am looking for a good dry-fire training system that I can use at home to get some practice in without making frequent trips to the range. A friend recently recommended the Mantis Laser Academy Training Ki… --- ## [I color filled the etchings on my pistol](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/i-color-filled-the-etchings-on-my-pistol/106114)
**Author:** [@RUGER9](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/RUGER9)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/i-color-filled-the-etchings-on-my-pistol/106114 "2026-07-27T19:40:48Z")
There are many youtube videos about color filling the etchings on a pistol. I did my Max9 today. I like it! --- ## [Looking for Sig Sauer White 3-Dot Sights](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/looking-for-sig-sauer-white-3-dot-sights/118946)
**Author:** [@Gary\_H](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gary_H)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/looking-for-sig-sauer-white-3-dot-sights/118946 "2025-09-19T16:30:01Z")
My P938 came with Siglite Night Sights. At my last range session I completely missed my target with the P938, but shot fairly well with 3 other pistols. I confirmed using a Strikeman laser cartridge that I can’t see th… --- ## [Reloaders unite](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/reloaders-unite/116072)
**Author:** [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/reloaders-unite/116072 "2025-08-05T18:59:58Z")
I reload, do you? I reload 5.56, 30.06, 9mm, .45acp. I have had some moments reloading. Checking, adjusting, and then IT happens! It does not matter what, something happens. I have had primers inserted upside down, I… --- ## [Powder by Volume vs Weight](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/powder-by-volume-vs-weight/114612)
**Author:** [@Jim80](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Jim80)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/powder-by-volume-vs-weight/114612 "2025-03-23T18:32:01Z")
I always measure by weight because that’s how the load data shows it and that’s how powder is sold. But I noticed a shift in volume the other day on my progressive press that uses a powder drop (a volume measurement). I… --- ## [Steel case ammo](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/steel-case-ammo/68400)
**Author:** [@Jim148](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Jim148)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/steel-case-ammo/68400 "2025-03-18T02:03:11Z")
I have heard you should not use steel case ammo in any gun. I am looking at AK-47 cal: 7.62x39mm. Need opions please --- ## [Alien holsters](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/alien-holsters/44865)
**Author:** [@Josh21](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Josh21)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/alien-holsters/44865 "2024-11-20T20:24:56Z")
Can anyone tell me about alien holsters? Are they dependable? Are they comfortable? --- ## [50 caliber buckshot load](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/50-caliber-buckshot-load/108925)
**Author:** [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/50-caliber-buckshot-load/108925 "2024-10-23T18:33:14Z")
So, you can get three 50 cal balls in a shotgun hull. With the right powder load and the proper wad, you could have a good pattern. What are your thoughts on this? --- ## [Stage 2 triggers for AR15s... Any Thoughts?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/stage-2-triggers-for-ar15s-any-thoughts/16796)
**Author:** [@DLVick38](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/DLVick38)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/stage-2-triggers-for-ar15s-any-thoughts/16796 "2024-09-26T12:55:31Z")
I recently found out about stage 2 triggers. YouTube sources have given me a foundation but I’m also interested in your thoughts and/or experiences with them. :thinking: --- ## [Light loads for cicadas?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/light-loads-for-cicadas/104897)
**Author:** [@George245](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/George245)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/light-loads-for-cicadas/104897 "2024-08-31T20:21:45Z")
I was wondering if those with self-loading and shotgun experience have thoughts on this ? Watching these dang cicadas flying about I wondered if you could load a shotgun shell with about a tablespoon of rice, sand or sa… --- ## [Question of Getting Barrel Ported](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/question-of-getting-barrel-ported/105390)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey367](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Jeffrey367)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/question-of-getting-barrel-ported/105390 "2024-07-09T13:55:38Z")
I have decided I want to get the barrel ported for my Sig P226 to reduce muzzle flip and increase speed when rapid firing. I considered the idea of getting a compensator put on. I decided not to however since this woul… --- ## [School of the American Rifle](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/school-of-the-american-rifle/104115)
**Author:** [@Arnie\_W](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Arnie_W)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/school-of-the-american-rifle/104115 "2024-06-11T11:08:14Z")
He folks, Some already may be aware of this series on You Tube. Check this fellow out if you like to fix your own ARs. I have been working on mine for quite awhile but have sure learned some stuff and became aware of so… --- ## [Homemade AR Upper Vise Block](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/homemade-ar-upper-vise-block/101736)
**Author:** [@Gary\_H](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gary_H)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/homemade-ar-upper-vise-block/101736 "2024-04-02T19:10:08Z")
I loaned my upper vise block to my son a while back. He is in Virginia and I am in Florida. Rather than him shipping it, or buying another one, I am thinking about making my own. This is my concept; router out a ½” by… --- ## [How do you start to reload target ammo?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-do-you-start-to-reload-target-ammo/106)
**Author:** [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-do-you-start-to-reload-target-ammo/106 "2024-01-17T13:07:53Z")
Shooting a few hundred rounds at the range weekly - or a few times a week - can get really expensive when it comes to ammo. Who here reloads? Any tips for those who’d like to start reloading? Equipment suggestions? --- ## [Any reviews on the m&p eq?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/any-reviews-on-the-m-p-eq/98854)
**Author:** [@Tom177](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Tom177)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/any-reviews-on-the-m-p-eq/98854 "2024-01-14T22:37:00Z")
M&P EQ Reviews on this by owners? --- ## [Yearly Bullet Maintenance Reminder](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/yearly-bullet-maintenance-reminder/85797)
**Author:** [@Elza1](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Elza1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/yearly-bullet-maintenance-reminder/85797 "2023-11-06T04:39:43Z")
--- ## [True shot ammo](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/true-shot-ammo/94397)
**Author:** [@William191](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/William191)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/true-shot-ammo/94397 "2023-09-07T16:17:41Z")
Thumbing through my email and came across one from True Shot. I was only looking at caliber and pricing when saw 9mm for $231 on sale. I I thought not a bad deal, I just might get some of that. Then I looked at how many … --- ## [Sigh alignment tools](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/sigh-alignment-tools/93877)
**Author:** [@worthitsupply\_usccao](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/worthitsupply_usccao)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/sigh-alignment-tools/93877 "2023-08-21T17:08:10Z")
Anyone else ever get the feeling that they might break their tool if they force the pusher any more? I hav multiple sight tools and well some sights slide off like a hot knife through butter. And others feel like they ar… --- ## [Holosun to Hellcat Pro sans adapter](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/holosun-to-hellcat-pro-sans-adapter/93003)
**Author:** [@George245](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/George245)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/holosun-to-hellcat-pro-sans-adapter/93003 "2023-07-25T19:02:03Z")
I got a Hellcat Pro (deal w/ 5 magazines) so I could put on a Holosun 507K optic. I got an adapter plate from CH. It seems the plate is needed just to accommodate the two little pegs at the rear of the cutout. Why not dr… --- ## [Ammo cabinet](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/ammo-cabinet/87297)
**Author:** [@William191](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/William191)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/ammo-cabinet/87297 "2023-06-10T22:50:03Z")
My uncle came down from Indiana to help me build an ammo storage cabinet. Top 3 shelves are ammo and bottom is for shoes and boots. Sorry about the glare. --- ## [Getting close to reloading - Update: Now in production mode](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/getting-close-to-reloading-update-now-in-production-mode/36898)
**Author:** [@PDA3](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/PDA3)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 7:21am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/getting-close-to-reloading-update-now-in-production-mode/36898 "2023-02-28T07:21:42Z")
Got my new to me Dillon SDB setup and mounted. It’s my first reloader. I used a friends Hornsdy a long time ago, but he already had it all setup. Been familiarizing myself with it by cleaning and adjusting. I got throug… --- ## [Is reloading supplies going to be harder to get?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-reloading-supplies-going-to-be-harder-to-get/89436)
**Author:** [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 9:30am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-reloading-supplies-going-to-be-harder-to-get/89436 "2023-02-26T09:30:39Z")
The word is not getting out at all, but the word is being passed on now and here is why. Do you think that this is warranted? or just what do you think about it? --- ## [Bullet proof bedliner](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bullet-proof-bedliner/88666)
**Author:** [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/bullet-proof-bedliner/88666 "2023-01-31T13:34:42Z")
I saw MythBusters showing the bedliner blast as it protects blasts from an explosion then I saw one video of it being bullet proof, but I guess I am a prove it kind of guy. Will a well painted car door with bedliner be … --- ## [1911 Bobtail](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/1911-bobtail/86161)
**Author:** [@Gary\_H](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gary_H)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/1911-bobtail/86161 "2022-12-29T14:22:51Z")
This is a back burner project I am thinking about - after a large pile of auto mechanics is complete :slight\_smile: Anyway, I am looking for parts or any other guidance some of you might have. So far it looks like the … --- ## [Gunsmithing school](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/gunsmithing-school/86465)
**Author:** [@Rocco](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Rocco)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/gunsmithing-school/86465 "2022-11-21T12:15:17Z")
Looking for gunsmithing classes. Because of work, would be best for online learning rather than in person, especially as closest school is a 2 hour drive. There were several online courses. Two questions: Can you real… --- ## [Are reloaders having problems finding supplies?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/are-reloaders-having-problems-finding-supplies/86294)
**Author:** [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/are-reloaders-having-problems-finding-supplies/86294 "2022-11-08T16:46:25Z")
I have been reloading for years and I have never seen it so hard to find primers. Am I alone on this? How about powder? or bullets? --- ## [DIY AR Sling](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/diy-ar-sling/85786)
**Author:** [@Gary\_H](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gary_H)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/diy-ar-sling/85786 "2022-10-23T15:22:59Z")
I started looking at slings and attachment hardware and got sticker shock! Enough sticker shock that I didn’t want to lay out the cash to find out if I really needed one. So, I looked around the house and thought why c… --- ## [60 minute ghost guns](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/60-minute-ghost-guns/84835)
**Author:** [@Forensic\_Wow](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Forensic_Wow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/60-minute-ghost-guns/84835 "2022-09-02T01:45:15Z")
“Are you worried that when you sell these kits somebody will do the unimaginable with them? “Are car dealers worried when they sell a car to somebody that they will run it through a crowd of people? “Do you see those a… --- ## [Ar Pistol upper from 7.5 to 10.5](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/ar-pistol-upper-from-7-5-to-10-5/84335)
**Author:** [@Brian480](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Brian480)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/ar-pistol-upper-from-7-5-to-10-5/84335 "2022-08-09T14:03:52Z")
So I want to change out the length of my AR pistol I want to buy just the barrel 10.5 or possibly 12.5 I know 12.5 would be better but my question is this can I buy just the upper can I use the bolt carrier and the charg… [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/c/guns-and-gear/diy/28.md?page=1)