Gunsmithing/ DIY???

[Brownie]

Just curious as to why INGO dosen't have a gunsmithing /DIY forum? Most of the other forums I frequent do

 

[IndyGunworks]

I asked about a gunsmithing forum a while ago and was told that there weren't enough threads to justify it.


I still believe that a gunsmithing forum would be a very very nice addition to this website.

 

[Boomstick]

I agree. Simple how-to's with pics/vids would be great. Easy stuff like installing a Glock 3.5 connector, changing a trigger in a AR platform rifle, etc would be good. I'd think it would take off as more people got involved

 

[cyprant]

AGREED! there would be more posts about the topic if there was a place for it.

 

[AllenM]

I second the motion as well

 

[backfire]

I'm all for it.

I did speak briefly with LoveMyWoods about this at the I-1500 last December and he said that they (whoever "they" are) would give it consideration if there were enough quality threads/posts about it, which would benefit the forum's content.

I guess that's why I post as much DIY stuff as I do here, in hopes that the material posted is worthy enough to warrant adding a specific section for it. I will say that's it's a LOT of work and VERY time consuming to put together a decent How-To thread that everyone, no matter what their mechanical aptitude, can follow and understand the content presented.

I do it more for my own enjoyment more than anything else though, because what I learn "sticks with me" better if I write it down/take pictures along the way.


Examples:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo..._12ga_pump_shotgun_refinements_pic_heavy.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...taurus_model_627ss_357_mag_revolver_pics.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...urus_tcp_738_380_random_jamming_fix_pics.html

 

[zoglog]

Filibuster

 

[Brownie]

Well then....let's try and keep this thread alive as long as possible and maybe we can get more support and make it happen! It seems as there is interest

 

[mshogren]

I would like to see the sub forum as well. Just starting to play with one of my 1911s to teach myself some mods like adding a Bobtail, trigger job, barrel fitting, etc.

Mark

 

[GunSlinger]

"Build it and they will come"

 

[Brownie]

Hey moderators....are ya listening?

 

[IndyGunworks]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...discussion/193875-my_first_gunsmith_work.html

 

[IndyGunworks]

and

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/192202-new_1911_build.html

 

[IndyGunworks]

also

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/193521-marlin_remington.html

and

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...se_fingernail_polish_on_your_front_sight.html

 

[42769vette]

i think its a great idea

 

[davedolli]

I think it's a great idea also, I have learned much from reading here on INGO.

Dave

 

[IndyGunworks]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/194068-new_tokarev_some_issues.html

 

[IndyGunworks]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/194140-1911_smith.html

 

[David]

I am in the process of building an 8mm Mauser sporter from a collection of mismatched parts. I have the barrel turned down, shortened, and crowned, and just got done drilling and taping the receiver. Next I have to turn the bolt handle down and fit it into a semi finished stock. I have also done Bobtails and trigger work on 1911s and miscelaneous stuff on other guns, Hi Powers, CZs, etc.. I like working on my guns and think a dedicated gunsmithing section would be interesting.

 

[jmdavis984]

Even if I have no preconceved notions that I will ever be a gunsmith, I like thinking that I am handy enough to at least gain some knowledge from reading about smithing. For example, I am proibably going to make a rear sight for my revolver because it is old and finding one seems to be impossible. The "do-it-yourself" threads are always my first stop in almost every forum I visit. That's generally where the most creative thinking comes to the fore.