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Post by 5ontarget on May 10, 2004 13:21:55 GMT -5
A post for those of you that like to modify your guns...
What are a couple of good references to learn some of the rudimentary skills of smithing. I'm not trying to becom a gunsmith or anything, but I'd like to learn more about the inner workings of handguns (autos, and revolvers), and how to do some basic mods. I know there are books/videos on specific makes/models of guns, but I'm looking for general knowledge at this point.
I like to tinker with things, and I'd like to try to try my hand at handguns. I'm really good at getting other "projects" apart, getting in over my head, and then spending way too long putting things together (or paying someone else to do it.) I'd like to learn more about them, before I get too far involved with them.
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Post by WSB on May 10, 2004 14:00:20 GMT -5
I just started to read "Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers"
by Patrick Sweeney. So far it looks interesting. He seems to be good (so far) about letting you know what may be better left to a pro (welding for example - you have to constantly weld on guns to keep the "hang of it" ). So far I am impressed - but I also haven't ripped my gun apart yet to modify it, so that probably says something. I just finished his book on the 1911 and I found it a good informative book, I hope the pistol smithing book is as informative - I will let you know as I get deeper into it. I also would be interested in what others who actually do work on thier guns started out reading.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 10, 2004 14:24:17 GMT -5
5ontarget; Brownell's Bench Talk is a good place, and it will cost you nothing. At one time they were mailing issues out that could be put into binders, but they discontinued that, however, they still have the Bench Talk Articles listed on their website. www.brownells.com It is easier to focus on one piece at a time, while familiarizing yourself with others as you go along.I've ordered several manuels and small books from Delta Press. I've also ordered subscriptions to The American Gunsmith Association. Sometimes I might share how to tips from the guys at the range, but most of all, when I hunker down to learn something, I search for all the material on that particular piece, put in my orders, and start cracking. Nothing quite beats professional instruction and workshop courses for hands on application; But for many, such as myself, it is just an interest. I must mention that many magazine publications feature articles on the How To of modifying guns; Some runs into a series. I binded up alot of these articles in plastic sheets for notebooks that I use for reference, when doing a project for the first time. A company that offers Gunsmithing Video is The American Gunsmith Institute Alot of tasks requires the right tools, and, for that, I use Brownell's. I have ordered a few tools from others, like an upper reciever bench block for the Ar-15, which I ordered through Delta Force. Brownell's also carries many books on Gunsmithing, in their book section. |
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