The Patriot's Bench is the official Badass Patriot blog featuring firearm maintenance guides, gunsmithing tips, product reviews, American-made gear, and practical advice for responsible gun owners.
Firearm Maintenance Tools Every Gun Owner Needs. Proper firearm maintenance is essential for safety, reliability, and long-term performance. Whether you own a 1911 pistol, AR-15, Glock, HK, SIG, or other modern firearm, using the right gun cleaning tools and firearm maintenance equipment ensures your weapon stays clean, functional, and range-ready.
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How to Safely Remove a 1911 Barrel Bushing Without Launching Your Recoil Spring. The M1911 isn't just another pistol—it's an American legend.
But if you've ever field stripped one, you've probably encountered one of the platform's most frustrating rites of passage: launching the recoil spring plug across the room during disassembly.
The good news? It doesn't have to happen.
