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  1. Our New Printable Radius Gauge/Hole Spacing Guide

    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...
  2. New Product Requests

    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
  3. Why our bases don't use recoil lugs.

    Why our bases don't use recoil lugs.
    When we mount a scope on a receiver we have to make choices. Which scope mount, which set of rings. There are many choices on the market and everyone makes their mounts and rings a little bit different. Some are picatinny, some are weaver, some use recoil lugs, others don't. We are asked quite often, why our mounts do not...
  4. How We Beat Inflation

    How We Beat Inflation
    The year is 1991. A gallon of gas cost $1.14, a loaf of bread was $0.69 and an ounce of gold cost $362. EGW opened it's doors as a gunsmithing shop, hence Evolution Gun Works. In an effort to manufacture high performance guns, we needed top quality parts. There was a lack of quality, machined parts, so out of necessity...
  5. 1911 Rear Sight Cuts

    1911 Rear Sight Cuts
    There are many different commonly used rear sight cuts for 1911s. This image covers many of the most popular that we make plates for. Novak The most popular rear sight cut is the Novak cut. The bottom of the dovetail measures around .50". Many 1911s use this cut, from Colts to Rock Islands. Some manufacturers do a better job at...
  6. Red Dot Mounting Platforms

    Red Dot Mounting Platforms
    The phenomenon of mounting a dot to guns has exploded within the past few years. Originally an aftermarket customization, more and more manufacturers are now making their firearms optics ready from the factory. There are still tons of guns on the market that are not red dot ready though. We understand it can be cost prohibitive to modify a slide...

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