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What is the Difference Between a Gunsmith and a Gun Shop?
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…
Requests that Surprised Mrs. Gunsmith
The Gunsmith gets all sorts of requests for firearm modification and repair, some surprise even him. Rarely, probably due to my lack of knowledge, do they surprise me. The appointments that do are stories worth sharing. The gun that came in with 15 bullets stuck in the barrel was a doozy. I can see 2…
Barrel Care Advice from IVGunsmith
Dear Shooters – Don’t forget barrel care after your hunt. Significant damage incurred to neglected or incorrectly cleaned gun barrels has made me a fair amount of money over the years. Avoid damage and expensive gunsmith bills by caring for, and storing, your guns properly. You can always take them to a qualified gunsmith for…