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One of my semi-auto pistols was acting up. I broke it down, even the firing pin assembly. Did a thorough cleaning and inspection and then put it back together. However something I always do with any weapon that I feel presents a safety issue is have it looked over by a licensed gunsmith. One in my area is the go to guy for a very large area in the Chicagoland area. As such he has plenty of business. That means for me a simple inspection and test fire - 14 weeks lead time. A simple google query and its clear there is a lack of gun smiths for what I would consider a healthy gun market. Is this a regional problem or is there truly a lack of licensed gunsmiths in America.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/618993-real-gunsmiths-disappearing.html
https://makerslegacy.com/gunsmithing/gunsmith-schools/
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/618993-real-gunsmiths-disappearing.html
https://makerslegacy.com/gunsmithing/gunsmith-schools/
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Edited 3 y ago
Posted 3 y ago
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I worked a few years with one of the best gunsmiths in the Pacific Northwest. CSM James Brock, Retired US Army. I ran his retail department, but was able to glean a lot of knowledge from him about firearms. He was a cantankerous old cuss, but sure knew his business. He opened his business in 1973 and closed it 4 years ago. He passed last year. RIP, Jim.
As to the OP question, I believe the main reason the trade has decreased is far too many people do not want to spend the money for quality work. We live in a "throw-away" society and gun owners are no exception.
As to the OP question, I believe the main reason the trade has decreased is far too many people do not want to spend the money for quality work. We live in a "throw-away" society and gun owners are no exception.
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SPC David S.
Yes I can see that - $100 bucks in repairs on a $400 dollar gun - many would see that as a reason to invest in a new gun. Kind of shame but it makes sense especially if you buy the same firearm. Now you have a lot of parts to fix your new weapon not to mention all the accessories you had for your old one.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
SPC David S. - The funniest thing I saw was people spending thousands of dollars having their guns customized, then asking me for the cheapest ammo we stocked.
We often had customers come in with a cheap firearm but did not want to spend the estimated costs of repair. Jim got to where he would look at the gun and tell the customer it was not worth fixing. Customers usualy left angry.
One of Brock's standard lines was: "There is no such thing as a GOOD cheap gun."
We often had customers come in with a cheap firearm but did not want to spend the estimated costs of repair. Jim got to where he would look at the gun and tell the customer it was not worth fixing. Customers usualy left angry.
One of Brock's standard lines was: "There is no such thing as a GOOD cheap gun."
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Those that were really go at their job, are retiring, and no one wants to step up to fill their shoes brother SPC David S.
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Kids have avoided trades for years, even fewer journeymen or masters. Game designers and coders name their price. STEM not so attractive either with the coins, relative to others.
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