Personal Protective Equipment for Gunsmiths Far be it from me to preach to the choir about safety equipment. You’re a gunsmith, and you pride yourself on professionalism, and that means using the utmost care in getting the job done. But even so, it’s not uncommon to become so immersed in the intricacies of your craft…
Increase Shop Revenue with Accessory Installation Services Gunsmithing is a career that is both professionally fulfilling and can be very profitable. Like every self-employed business, while there is money to be made, it takes hard work and dedication, especially in the beginning. The most important thing for a gunsmith to be successful is having extensive…
Benefits of Adding Holster Services To Your Gunshop This month let’s talk about expanding your business. As a business owner, you should always be looking to see what you can do to increase your business capabilities. One area that I believe could turn into a lucrative business decision is making holsters for customer’s handguns. As…
Advanced Gunsmithing II Recap: Building Gunsmithing Skills I have finally finished my course. As I look back, it is unbelievable the amount of information I have learned and the knowledge I have gained. From start to finish whether you are an amateur with little knowledge or someone who has been around firearms on a regular basis, there…
Unit 17: Rifles & Revolvers Lesson 62: Remington Model 552 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle This is a very popular and versatile weapon as it can fire 3 types of cartridges without changing any major mechanisms or the barrel. It can use .22 short, long or Long rifle cartridges as if they are all the same. This does have the same issue…
Unit 16: Pistols and Rifles Lesson 57: Crossman Model 130/1300 Pistol Although this is about BB/Pellet rifles, it is important to know and understand the workings of these pistols and rifles. For example, I was not aware that the M140/1400 rifle was near capable of firing a the same velocity as a .22 rimfire short. That is something I think a lot of…
Unit 15: Tricks and Carbines Lesson 52: Tricks of the Trade This lesson covers: The money maker Common malfunctions Tricks of the Trade in quick inspections to pinpoint problems Quick corrections General service & testing techniques. The tricks of the trade are going over some of the things that have been mentioned in earlier units a little more defined and in relative…
Unit 14: Barrels, Barrels, & More Barrels Lesson 48: Installing Shotgun Barrels Shotgun barrel replacement is a very important part of gunsmithing. The different types and variations in barrel type are important to know. Although double barrel break open barrels are not recommended to attempt until you are more experienced, the rest seem pretty straight…
Unit 13: Shotgun Repair & Barrel Work Lesson 44: Shotgun Bores,Types of Barrels, Inspection, Cutting Barrels,& Straightening Patterns History is full of knowledge, and this lesson is full of the Shotguns history. Learning about the different types, gauges, breeches and barrels, their differences and quirks in operation is really something to admire. From single…
Unit 12: The Business Side of Being a Gunsmith Lesson 40: Full or Part Time Another short lesson, but it gives you some things to think about. Deciding whether you are going to be a hobbyist or a full-time gunsmith is a big decision. Being full-time, you will need a shop and all the…