Magazine Archive

John Norrell,

Innovator. Inventor. Educator.

For over four decades John Norrell has been at the forefront of firearms innovation. Earning recognition not only as a respected gunsmith and manufacturer, but also as a trusted technical voice within the shooting community.

His work has been featured in many of the industry’s leading publications, where he has contributed as both the subject of in-depth product features and as an author sharing practical knowledge with shooters, collectors, and professionals. From pioneering suppressor designs and full-auto Ruger 10/22 conversions to the development of Moly Resin precision metal finishes, these articles document many of the innovations that helped shape modern firearms technology.

This archive preserves those original publications as a historical record—not only of the products themselves, but of the ideas, engineering, and craftsmanship behind them.

Whether you’re interested in the history of the Ruger 10/22 platform, transferable machine guns, suppressor technology, firearm finishing, or the evolution of custom firearms, these articles provide a firsthand look at the work that established John Norrell as one of the industry’s enduring innovators.