GCA | Site-Wide Activity https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:37:32 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9f543a617e5fee9a1e3f9aca33dcd7dc walter blanchard replied to the topic Consignment sales question in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/consignment-sales-question/#post-273967 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:39:13 -0800 Hi Randy
I have normal commercial store front, located in western Michigan. I charge 20%. I ask the the seller his absolute Min that he wants to receive and add 20% to that. Then I look to see what this firearm is selling for on open market and adjust the price accordingly. I let him know that I will sell it for the most I can get for it, more for…Read more

]]> 95b06f89aa4615d4aae9265cf7c06b70 Bob Sachlis replied to the topic Consignment sales question in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/consignment-sales-question/#post-273893 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:06:48 -0800 Hi Randy, the going rate for GUN Stores (storefronts) non residential in my area is a Low of 10% to 20%….most are 15%. Shops that are part of a range normally get 15%. I’m in Pensacola, FL. Hope that helps. I am also in a residential area, No foot traffic.
Bob

]]> b10bf82c9b2bad19580e61cd6c42f6d2 Randy Ridley started the topic Consignment sales question in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/consignment-sales-question/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:08:44 -0800 Because my shop is in a Residential zoned area, I’m not technically allowed to have a showroom which precludes having normal counter sales. It’s OK because I don’t really have the room for a showroom either. However, I can sell whatever I want on a web page so technically, they can see the firearm on the web, then come to the shop to purchase and…Read more

]]> 9a5b45219fd58de3becc72aff68e9a57 Seth Cohen and Byron Hudson are now friends https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/activity/p/22627/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:46:51 -0800 0 fd1f723c5eb7860044ef0eb1b0578488 Byron Hudson replied to the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/#post-273878 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:34:52 -0800 Hi Andrew, I went to the certified applicator course and the advanced applicator course at Cerakote HQ up in Oregon. My preferred method is to anodize, then Cerakote. Works great. If interior tolerances are going to be an issue I can mask rails and still have a surface that resists rust.

Having said that, the primary Cerakote problems I see in…Read more

]]> 062ac6c21c5d4679d49493a8d8076baa Mark Knox replied to the topic M&P FPC 9mm firing pin mystery in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/mp-fpc-9mm-firing-pin-mystery/#post-273872 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:09:12 -0800 I am with Alvin on this one. Someone took the parts out. They didn’t just vanish.

]]> 4f9f4f8f48b4d61993c3a792f7356e22 Mark Knox replied to the topic 1894 with cartridge jammed in chamber. in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1894-with-cartridge-jammed-in-chamber/#post-273869 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:37:09 -0800 Ken Brooks just recently did an over the shoulder on a lever gun with a similar issue. Take a look at that maybe some help there. If you haven’t already

]]> 3bff6e4522f2a0d43e9fb229d24ca51b Harry Yingst replied to the topic Looking for assistance, What gun does this bolt fit in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-assistance-what-gun-does-this-bolt-fit/#post-273859 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:14:12 -0800 The google-fu is strong in this one

]]> 0e66c2003949d816926efc364b439009 Alvin Bailey replied to the topic Looking for assistance, What gun does this bolt fit in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-assistance-what-gun-does-this-bolt-fit/#post-273854 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:51:31 -0800 I can’t give up all of my secrets, lol. (Google image search populated that exact bolt.)

]]> 51520a1d439708a95a0b99684164e355 William Taber replied to the topic 1894 with cartridge jammed in chamber. in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1894-with-cartridge-jammed-in-chamber/#post-273835 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:43:34 -0800 Live round or fired? How long jammed? Are there other rounds in the magazine, if yes, remove the front plug and get them out.? Try putting wood dowel down the barrel and tap, not pound, while trying the lever.

Bill

]]> 31c8a30fd1a15b82b6e2d763faf02609 Jess Durfee started the topic 1894 with cartridge jammed in chamber. in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1894-with-cartridge-jammed-in-chamber/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:43:48 -0800 Hi All,
A customer brought me an older model 1894 Winchester in .30-30 with a round stuck in the chamber. I have tried pulling very hard on the lever and it does not budge. Things look a little out of alignment. I do not know if I start pulling it down if things will come apart correctly or break something. It is an older version with an octagon…Read more

]]> 16bf3e503e9b3982e96215faf122a39f Charles F Roost replied to the topic Headspace Gauges vs. Loose Breech — A Safety Question in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/headspace-gauges-vs-loose-breech-a-safety-question/#post-273814 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:16:15 -0800 following

]]> da8ae38c3ec512fb03c10d3c16ffe694 Andrew Van replied to the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/#post-273802 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:12:09 -0800 Thank you everyone for the replies. It seems since it was not designed to be there it can only interfere with function and certainly not improve design or it would have been put there by the manufacturer.

]]> 21cadc0756cbcc706923477e7aed140f James Thompson started the topic Headspace Gauges vs. Loose Breech — A Safety Question in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/headspace-gauges-vs-loose-breech-a-safety-question/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:01:32 -0800 Hi everyone,

I have a question about headspace gauges and loose breech.

My understanding is that if a firearm closes on a FIELD headspace gauge, it should be taken out of service until the condition is evaluated and corrected.

My questions are:

1. Do NO-GO and FIELD headspace gauges also account for loose breech, or are these two separate…Read more

]]> fa4807e0171bf0f66bd05b7616dacc66 James Mccarthy changed their profile picture https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/activity/p/22610/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:10:05 -0800 0 e835aeea4ec9853d79975125670f0953 Hubert Robertson replied to the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/#post-273752 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:06:10 -0800 You can rubber stoppers dirt cheap at Widgetco. Great for Evaporust treatment on barrel bores too.

]]> e5ffb79cd3c34258fd778254b68da5e3 Jack Cook replied to the topic Looking for assistance, What gun does this bolt fit in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/looking-for-assistance-what-gun-does-this-bolt-fit/#post-273730 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:46:09 -0800 How in the world did Alvin know that?
(I’m not worthy)

]]> 49d1b97f6f57f78e60f2551b9ca434f0 Jack Cook replied to the topic Scope base hole drilled thru chamber wall in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/scope-base-hole-drilled-thru-chamber-wall/#post-273729 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:42:49 -0800 I’d red tag. But that’s just me.

]]> 19b497077a06d0c6b3954edb58c536b3 Jack Cook replied to the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/#post-273728 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:28:44 -0800 The AGI Cerakote course instructor applies to the inside of receivers. He advocates coating internal fire control parts as well (except sear surfaces or polish clean if overspray catches the surface), justifying for rust protection and distinguished professionalism. He speaks to minimizing thickness. Never over-apply. Light passes.

I took a…Read more

]]> 2e098b2c4f15c18c2d45784574405be2 John Planz replied to the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/#post-273724 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:55:23 -0800 Hey Andrew
Yes…Cerakote in the action or an any close mating surfaces is a problem. As DAvid mentioned, I too have had to polish out chambers when the barrel(muzzle too) was not sufficiently plugged to avoid intrusion.The fellow I use the most uses rubber lab corks…can be gotten in assortment packs, that can also be turned on a belt sander to…Read more

]]> 0fa5ed46965f7bcda1aa77126109bd22 David W Thompson replied to the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/#post-273722 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:27:22 -0800 Just my opinion, I have in the last 2 or 3 years removed Cerakote from inside receivers,
they were jamming and hard to hand cycle. I have done 4 within a month of being done.
I don’t know if they put too much on or what I know very little about Cerakote, it
did not take much to clean up, just mean to get too inside, all 4 were done by different…Read more

]]> bf3916d82ddc8cf6ecbb456560ae0811 Andrew Van's profile was updated https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/activity/p/22603/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:21:06 -0800 0 f50f30582c9621086663a75f4aa52334 Andrew Van started the topic Cerakote in the receiver? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/cerakote-in-the-receiver/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:10:31 -0800 Hello all – thanks for reading.

I have recieved mixed comments on this. Some Cerakote applicators are saying “it is perfectly OK to spray (or at least not mask) the inside of receivers” (shotgun, rifle were the photos I saw, even on Cerakote’s site – the model we were discussing was a Benelli M4 clone semi-auto shotgun). The Cerakote manual…Read more

]]> e8190c81ca11a25a153fee1d5b31b7b9 Jeremy Phillips replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273711 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:56:57 -0800 Good point about the motor losing torque at lower speeds and rigidity. This does tend to show up when parting. Mine is a 1.5HP, but I find that I have to make sure my parting tool is PERFECTLY aligned and run a little higher speed with slower cut (a bit different than how I initially learned). I found that one of the weak points for rigidity is…Read more

]]> 8db007403d6d890c232fbd01cfc4777a Randy Ridley replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273710 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:10:48 -0800 Any new lathe, whether made in China or in Taiwan, isa going to suffer many of the same ailments out-of-the-box. Both countries are capable of producing very high quality products. However, if they do, they will be the same price (or nearly so) as those made in U.S.A.
Where the eastern companies set themselves apart from the rest of the world is…Read more

]]> 2f71520d5b6bebb8ced08145f548e365 Jeremy Phillips replied to the topic Browning Hi Power Front Sight in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-hi-power-front-sight/#post-273709 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:41:22 -0800 Yeah, I am planning to weld them up. Just have to figure out how to get decent coverage on the underside. This ought to test my pucker factor.

]]> 61b8c149d2b5405965ab5f7c370e2daf Harry Yingst replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273708 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:33:18 -0800 Thanks, all, for the info.

I’ve had a very small lathe before, and I’ve used a lathe a lot over the years.
So I know what I’m getting into with tooling, etc. My biggest thing is that
I want a Lathe that pretty much works out of the box without me needing to fight
with it to get it to actually work. AKA I don’t need the lathe to be a…Read more

]]> aba31dfdbdf2f492e6a0ee34fe293fd1 John Planz replied to the topic Browning Hi Power Front Sight in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-hi-power-front-sight/#post-273704 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:43:41 -0800 Yikes! They sure made a mess of that, you planning to weld up the holes I presume? Should be able to get the inside smoothed out well after the filling is done…Thats the approach I would take too.
Have fun!
John

]]> a6834736e07ff1bce62a5c2929854018 John Planz replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273703 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:39:07 -0800 Hi Harry,
Like most on the board here I say good luck. I (unfortunately) got a Grizzly 0602 five years ago, figuring that I wouldn’t have much need beyond turning a few screws and firing pins…was I ever wrong! The lathe really was not the quality of lathe it was hyped to be. Here are a few things I ran into with a small lathe to watch out for:…Read more

]]> 2676ae92eb4289c17f325f585f630679 Eddie Bobo started the topic NAA Mini Revolver in the forum Firearms Discussion https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/naa-mini-revolver/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:18:12 -0800 One came into the shop locked up. Ken said these test your patience getting them back together. After several attempts to get the hand spring back in, time for a break. Cleaned the slot for the long leg of spring in the hammer to remove all oil. Mixed up a spot of JB Weld. Filled the slot and set the spring in place. Next morning eased the spring…Read more

]]> e6c53b8dd4c10a01487e6682c95aa1b7 Tyler Messinger replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273696 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:57:46 -0800 Blondiehacks on YT is a great source for machining instructionals and projects. She uses a PM-1130 so you can see how it handles over the course of a couple hundred videos. I went a size up with a PM-1140V. Its a bit heavy, but not quite as big as I would like. Total shipping weight for my machine, plus the legs/stand was 660lbs. My personal…Read more

]]> b12939db49d591a21c979afce74efd30 Harry Yingst replied to the topic Browning Hi Power Front Sight in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-hi-power-front-sight/#post-273683 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:37:09 -0800 I would tend to believe that you are on the
right path with filling and cutting a dovetail.

I really hate to see a firearm butchered up like that.

]]> 7fb8bd2d7a3b2f1a005b248aaeb32a1b walter blanchard replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273670 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:58:17 -0800 Hi Harry
Do not discount keeping an eye on Craigslist. I looked for close to two years for something decent as well as good price. I found a gently used ENCO 13X40 on Craiglist, and only had to drive 1 hour to pick it up (each way). On line auctions are another great resource.
I have been using the Grizzly G8688, 7×12 for five years, nice little…Read more

]]> f7f0b124fb6d9d5eef6479f66981133b Charles F Roost replied to the topic Browning Hi Power Front Sight in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-hi-power-front-sight/#post-273668 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:40:39 -0800 following

]]> 7baeced14c9e56bac395d60e64c5428b Randy Ridley replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273658 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:58 -0800 Interesting. I have watched a few of “Blondihacks” videos. She uses the Precision Mathews lathes (though I don’t remember off the top of my head which one.) One of her complaints about the variable speed motors is that they really lose torque at low speeds. That is the opposite of the geared headstocks. One area where that would have really…Read more

]]> 92a3c4ccb0753a087423c484cbf9bd59 Harry Yingst replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273651 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:41:53 -0800 I was looking at those, and they may be the way to go for me.

Thank you

]]> a2cf958fc9cb636b4d8f6af407fadd5b Jeremy Phillips replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273649 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:33:16 -0800 Harry,
You might check out Precision Matthews if you haven’t already. I would say that the PM-1030V is about as small as you would probably want to go. You’re probably looking at around $4K to start with stand and some tooling. I have a Weiss 10×30 that is basically identical (built on same Chinese castings as many other models of the same type).…Read more

]]> d868ef5c058773f21b6ba60dae9d4c73 Kevin Gwyn and Byron Hudson are now friends https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/activity/p/22586/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:49:49 -0800 0 65954822b455923b6cf76da6403ad857 Randy Sellers replied to the topic Browning Bar in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-bar-5/#post-273647 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:42:29 -0800 Thank you Kevin that really helps.

]]> 8381a04fac33a092a5e92e677333c023 Kevin Gwyn replied to the topic AGI PROFESSIONAL Gunsmithing Course Section 2 Handguns in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/agi-professional-gunsmithing-course-section-2-handguns/#post-273629 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:35:38 -0800 [attachment file=”273630″]

]]> 537a62695127d4c54a74e9024ad26999 Kevin Gwyn replied to the topic AGI PROFESSIONAL Gunsmithing Course Section 2 Handguns in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/agi-professional-gunsmithing-course-section-2-handguns/#post-273627 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:34:34 -0800 Look at the doc I sent

For some reason, I can’t put the link in this body. It doesn’t send. So I copied it and pasted it into the document. Open the document and you can see what to do. If that doesn’t work, email me and I’ll send you the link personally. cctacticle @ gmail

]]> 225ea5ea5746f63d40001f7458da31e1 William (Willie) Appleby replied to the topic AGI PROFESSIONAL Gunsmithing Course Section 2 Handguns in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/agi-professional-gunsmithing-course-section-2-handguns/#post-273626 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:21:25 -0800 I am also having trouble with the test. The questions and answers are confusing. Id be interested in how you were able to print the test for a study guide.
Ill keep plugging away.

]]> b2105705be62a1a43ffa0a0368964df9 Kevin Gwyn replied to the topic Browning Bar in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-bar-5/#post-273614 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:19:42 -0800 Reply is marked as private.

]]> de692e76aad356668cfcfc79408a9c63 Kevin Gwyn replied to the topic 1911 class at GunSite in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1911-class-at-gunsite/#post-273613 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:45:22 -0800 Hey Monty,
Good to hear from you! It was great getting to know you as well, and we definitely need to keep in touch.
Seth reached out to me last night, but I was already in bed by the time he called. He mentioned that he had spoken with you, so I’m just waiting to hear back from him this morning to connect.
We had a really long drive…Read more

]]> 751e1b9704c88ca82d2d5ce3cd1245a9 Byron Hudson replied to the topic 1911 class at GunSite in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1911-class-at-gunsite/#post-273608 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:05:22 -0800 Hi Kevin, it was a pleasure meeting you up at Gunsite. I am sure you’ll enjoy that 1911! Nice work.

With regard to the Bob Marvel Class.. I can’t remember if I told you or not…we won’t finalize the 2027 schedule for Bob’s build classes in Crete until the Nebraska football / TV schedule is finalized…..no way to get a flight, rental car, hotel…Read more

]]> 4f489b218d775632336b7f241e88eb22 Jeremy Phillips started the topic Browning Hi Power Front Sight in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-hi-power-front-sight/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:34:20 -0800 Customer says he was firing his Browning Hi Power and the front sight came off and he couldn’t find it, so needed a replacement. Ok… shouldn’t be too bad. Famous last words!

When he brings it in, there is all sorts of butchery where the front sight was. Once you get past the two misaligned holes, there is a faint rectangle outline. The…Read more

]]> f6065916bef8c4f786cf8246c2445a21 Douglas Johnson started the topic Canik TP9sa in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/canik-tp9sa/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:29:58 -0800 A customer has brought in a slew of guns with issues after his house caught fire and most of these have suffered serious water damage from the fire department. I have been able to work through most of these but one is a little bit of an issue, a Canik TP9sa.

Apparently the internals have rusted considerably and he was unable to get the slide off…Read more

]]> bd14a0c18f57195e69b0d5594420246b John Weaver replied to the topic Recomedations for a benchtop lathe? in the forum Ask the Pros https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/recomedations-for-a-benchtop-lathe/#post-273581 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:41:02 -0800 Harry
Have been looking for a lathe since I started in 2012. I’ve used an Atlas TH42 lathe for about 8 years now. It’s an older lathe that I did get for >$800 via a customer who knew the previous owner. Have spent a bit more getting tooled up, yet not horrendous. Lots of available accessories and tools via e-bay. This size lathe can only…Read more

]]> a093664a9e45df43757360900b539909 Randy Sellers started the topic Browning Bar in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/browning-bar-5/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:37:31 -0800 Hello All,
I have a question.
I have a Browning Bar coming onto the shop next week.
The issue is: When the last shot is fired the bolt stays back, and can not be released.
The customer states he can not open the mag well either when this happens.
I asked when was the last time it was cleaned, he could not remember.
My thought is it is excessively…Read more

]]> 546f29de563a95c0a0396c4ab4c67ab0 Seth Cohen replied to the topic 1911 class at GunSite in the forum AGI Students https://gunsmithingclubofamerica.com/forums/topic/1911-class-at-gunsite/#post-273570 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:27:37 -0800 That is a great-looking firearm. Congrats!

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