Archive for December 2020

How can I become a Gunsmith? It’s a question we hear from time to time. The answer is both straight-forward and complicated. First, work on guns, all types of guns. Study guns and how they work, foreign and domestic, old and new. Learn about different types ammunition and its effect on guns. Get training. Gone…

IVG will be open as usual, except Christmas Day; Monday-Friday Phone 9 AM – 6 PM CST Gunsmith Appointments 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST Saturday, by Appointment for Pickups and Drop Offs Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to All Our Wonderful Customers!

Hi there… let’s talk more about barrels. Us Old-Timers say, the heart of the gun is it’s action, but the accuracy is in the barrel. I’ve seen beautiful looking barrels shoot horrible and pitted old Mausers and Springfields shoot amazingly well. Accuracy is dependent on how well the barrel was originally made. Most, not all,…

The shortest answer is, a gunsmith troubleshoots, repairs and modifies firearms, gun shops sell firearms, parts and supplies. Some gun shops employ gunsmiths, but as good gunsmith’s become more rare, (literally dying off), it’s harder and harder to find a good one. Some gunsmiths specialize, only working on Colt, Winchester, or revolvers, shotguns, etc. Here…

Deans passion for guns of all shapes and sizes began when he was very young. He used to hunt before and after school during the season. Keeping his guns in good working order, so he could be the very best shot, was important. When Dean completed small arms school in the Navy, he got to…