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    1. V

      Cautionary gunsmith/refinishing review - NW Indiana

      This is a cautionary review about a northwest Indiana shop whose name rhymes with cryptic booty gunsmithing. I want to make it clear that I get no joy from posting critical reviews about any establishment and this isn't meant to be punitive or retaliatory in nature. It's just that the quality of...
      • vermilionbird
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      • 1911 blued bluing gunsmith parkerized parkerizing refinish
      • Replies: 33
      • Forum: Gunsmithing
    2. W

      Custom barrel guidance needed

      I'm looking to have a slug barrel (with rifle sights) made for a Winchester 50. My grandfather used it for bird hunting back in the day, and I'd like to use it for deer. Any recommendations for someone who can do this well? I found Howard Montgomery online (https://www.turkeyshoot.net/GBG.htm)...
    3. R

      KelTec .380 question.

      Hello - thanks for letting me join. I am in search of someone who can help me with a KelTec P3AT - .380. Maybe a gunsmith in the Westfield area, or someone who is knowledgeable about this model of pistol. An older friend gave it to me and said he hadn't fired it in years. I'd like to get...
      • Redleg175
      • Thread
      • gunsmith keltec p3at .380 pistol help westfield
      • Replies: 11
      • Forum: Handguns
    4. B

      Gun bluing

      After a long search, I have found someone within an hour's drive from Indy that will hot blue guns! The guy's name is Jake Shackleford and his shop is in Losantville which is close to Hagarsville. He is very detail oriented and I have seen some of his work which was awesome. He is a gunsmith...
    5. G

      New Member The Guardian

      Hi my name is Mike from Southeastern Indiana. I have re energized myGunsmith Business which i had started in 1980s but gave it up to concentrate on Law Enforcement. I had been in Law Enforcement 33 years before my accident and I became disabled to the point I cant fight crime any more. My...
    6. C

      20 LPI Checkering Springfield Armory Frame

      Just finished up checkering a Springfield Armory 1911 frame with 20 LPI checkering. The frame is off to be hard-chromed. Andy Cree
      • Cree
      • Thread
      • 1911 checkering gunsmith gunsmithing
      • Replies: 13
      • Forum: Gunsmithing
    7. D

      Redesign Gas Tube - Redirect Flow

      I am wondering if any of you have ever messed around with gas tube. I dont mean pigtail gas tubes for pistols. I am wanting to splice in an additional gas tube to the existing to take some of the pressure and utilize it elsewhere fo ran idea that I have. What route would you guys take to get...
    8. C

      New AK Needs Side Mount Plate

      I have a Century Arms C39 Centurion, version 2 on the way. I would like to find a somewhat local gunsmith who has AK work experience to drill, tap and mount a side scope mount plate on the milled receiver. I want to put one of the Russian AK scopes on the weapon that are built right onto the...
      • chraland51
      • Thread
      • ak milled receiver gunsmith plate installation side mount
      • Replies: 6
      • Forum: Gunsmithing
    9. Ballstater98

      Squib Round fixes

      While I have never had or been around one, I did see this video today and thought I would share what a squib round looks like: [VIDEO] The Dreaded Squib Load: This Video Is Sure To Make You Yell At Your Computer Screen | Concealed Nation More importantly, should this happen, I would like to be...
    10. D

      Business Owner - Popular Types Of Uppers - Lengths, Rails Gas Tubes?

      I'm a dealer for many brands of Rifle Parts and accessories. I have been building complete upper receivers and selling them. They sell very well. I am the best price I can find and can always match others prices even when they have things like a cheaper plastic hand guard. But, I have only...
    11. D

      Creating Gun Parts with CNC

      I spoke with someone around a year ago about making parts with a CNC. At the time we were talking about making lower receivers with a CNC. We got into the conversation of making parts other than lower receivers and how we would go about that. The gentleman mentioned there is a process or a...
    12. D

      Dealer - What Else Should I carry

      I own a small business out of my home. I carry mainly Magpul products among other brands and parts/ accessories for the AR15 platform. I sell about $35k/ month. I need to find some other products to carry. Magpul only has so many products and I am pretty maxed out on stock for the items I...
      • DeanSports
      • Thread
      • ak47 ar15 gunsmith magpul shotgun
      • Replies: 22
      • Forum: Long Guns
    13. S

      Gunsmiths around Tipton County

      Hey y'all, Ran into a snag doing a saiga conversion and need a gunsmith around Tipton county. I know I can google, but wanted to see if there were any suggestions from y'all. Already Tried Saltzmans, but can't get a call back. Thanks
    14. BDS JIN

      Good AR gunsmith in Northwest Indiana?

      Hello everyone. I‘m Jin, and I'm new here. I have a sig 516 gen2, and need to add a 12 inch rail. after I try to DIY and found that some Sig parts have different standards than other AR. Therefore, I may need a good gunsmith to help me deal with that, and also do some upgrades. any suggestions...
    15. sadclownwp

      Finally someone who does Cerakote in NWI.

      Just got my guns back today from The Drakes Camo Customs. I could not be more impressed. The guys even let me watch them do the whole process over a two day period. This stuff if pretty hard too, he let me bang on some of his samples, and then we took a mag he did and tossed it on the floor a...
    16. L

      Loosened AK74 Front Trunnion Rivets

      I noticed the rivet heads on the front trunnion of my Century AK74 looked loose. Come to find out the front two can rotate relatively freely. I have been researching ways to press the barrel out and replace the rivets but thanks to my work schedule not letting up, I can't seem to find the time...
    17. ctbreitwieser

      Gunsmithing: Shotgun barrel extension for shooting matches

      In our efforts to get a gunsmithing forum, I figured id post my latest project. Noting too fancy but still kinda neat. A guy I work with is really big into shotgun shooting matches, and wanted a barrel extension for his 36" Hastings barrel. He had and old remington barrel that he didn't use so...
    18. A

      what to do with extra ammo (bird shot)?

      This newbie duck hunter bought 3" 12 gauge shells (4 shot) for my 2 3/4" Winchester. Made the mistake of firing a few of them in it :n00b: and having to take it to the gunsmith after it had some shell-discharge issues with subsequent 2 3/4" shells - an educational opportunity. I have a box of...
    19. A

      I need a center bead on my shotgun

      I would like to get a center bead on my shotgun, I live in Brownsburg. Is there anyone on the Westside that can do such work? What should I expect pay? Thanks!
    20. mjlcobra

      Looking for a gunsmith in Fort Wayne (WASR 10-63 AK)

      Hey folks, I have a WASR 10-63 with a canted/bent ears FSB. I have a proper Romanian replacement FSB and pins. I do not have access to a shop press or I'd attempt this myself. I have called a few local gunsmiths but they all decline to work on (any) AK's. I am willing to pay a fair price for the...
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