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Fixed vs. Adjustable Rear Sights: What You Need to Know
Pistol Sights
Choosing the Right Sights for Your Pistol
Choosing the right sights for your pistol can make a big difference. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make is fixed or adjustable rear sights. Both have their pros and cons and knowing the difference will help you make the right choice for you.
Fixed Rear
Fixed rear sights are just that—fixed. They don’t move and are usually factory-installed on many pistols. Here’s wh
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Jul 18th 2024
Understanding the Difference Between EGW's Standard and Prodigy Ignition Kits
At Evolution Gun Works (EGW), we are committed to providing top-quality products that meet the needs of our customers. One of our most popular offerings is our ignition kits, available in two versions: the standard ignition kit and the Prodigy ignition kit. While these kits share many similarities, there are a few key differences that set them apart.What is an Ignition Kit?Our ignition kits include essential components designed to enhance the performance and reliability of your firearm's ignitio
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Jul 9th 2024
EGW Extractors: Whats The Difference Between Our GI, Practical, and HD?
The extractor in a 1911 is like a helpful hand that grabs the used part (the spent cartridge case) from the gun's chamber and pulls it out, making way for a fresh round to be loaded for the next shot. This process is integral to the pistol's cycle of operation, ensuring the gun can fire, eject, and load new rounds smoothly and reliably. We often get asked about the difference between our extractors, which you will learn here. GI (Improved) Extractor
Our GI Improved Extractor t
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Feb 8th 2024
Our New Printable Radius Gauge/Hole Spacing Guide
Hunters and shooters, are you tired of buying scope rails only to find out they don't fit your rifle? EGW has developed a solution in the form of the Rail Gauge, a free and printable tool that helps you understand your rifle's measurements.
The Rail Gauge is a multi-functional tool that will assist you in determining the radius of your receiver, as well as provide markings for common hole spacing's and Winchester 70 hole spacing. This information is crucial when selecting the righ
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Feb 2nd 2024
Series 70 & 80. What's The Difference?
The 1911 is a classic design for a semi-automatic handgun that has been in use for over a century. It was designed by John Browning and first used by the US Army in 1911, hence the name. Since then, the 1911 has become one of the most popular and iconic handgun designs in the world.
Over the years, several variations of the 1911 have been produced, including the Series 70 and Series 80 models. These two models differ in their trigger mechanisms, which affects their performance and safety
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Jul 20th 2023
How To Use Our EGW Delrin Plunger Tube Stake-In Tool
The EGW Delrin Plunger Tube Stake-In Tool is a specially designed tool that simplifies the installation of a plunger tube on a 1911 pistol frame. The tool is made of Delrin, a high-strength thermoplastic material that is lightweight, and steel. It features a precision fit that ensures the plunger tube is staked in place correctly and securely, preventing it from coming loose.
Tools you will need:-EGW plunger tube stake-in tool-Air Grinder or Dremel-Red Loctite-Vice-Hammer-1/16th Hex Key f
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Apr 19th 2023
Springfield Prodigy Quick Mag Well Fitting
If you need to modify your magazine base pad to fit with your new EGW mag well, here are a few simple steps you need to follow.
Tools needed:1.File and/or Sand Paper (300 Grit or Higher)2.Punch
Time Required:5-10 minutes
First you will need a metal file and/or sandpaper. The file should be a fine-grit metal file, preferably with a flat profile, and the sandpaper should be of a similar grit to the file, preferably anything over 300 grit. If you are worried about marking your
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Mar 10th 2023
Local Shooting Ranges
1000 Yard Ranges
PA Original 1000 Yard Benchrest ClubWebsite | Facebook197 Kelly RoadTrout Run, PA 17771
Mifflin County Sportsman's AssociationWebsite | FacebookEllen Chapel LaneLewistown, PA 17044-2129717-247-2640
Ridgway Rifle ClubWebsite | FacebookGrant RoadRidgway, PA 15853814-772-6510Email
500+ Yard Ranges
Altoona Rifle and Pistol ClubWebsite | Facebook | NSSF Page546 Pistol Club RoadAltoona, PA 1
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Aug 1st 2022
New Product Requests
Sometimes, we don't make exactly what you need. If that is ever the case, we want to know how to serve you better!
We are always looking for new products to manufacture. Send us an email and let us know. One of our representatives will get back to you shortly.
If you have any requests, please email us at info@egwguns.com
Jul 25th 2022
Krebs 1911 Frame Beavertail Cutting Fixture
The Krebs beavertail fixture allows you to easily setup and cut a full tang 1911 frame for a beavertail.
Checkout the video here.
Krebs Beavertail Fixture InstructionsDownload
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Jul 12th 2022