[dolecs]

i am looking into getting into gunsmithing, working on triggers, glass bedding and such are points of interest. i have never done any of this before so i really dont know where to start, any suggestions on books or videos that will get me off to a good start would be great


thanks

[Palladin8]

midwayusa has several books and videos. I have never purchased or viewed any of them so I can't offer any first hand experience. You can also just type it into your internet web browser and it will show you a bunch of information.

[nathangdad]

If you can attend, Trinidad Junior College in Trinidad, Colorado has an excellent two year program leading to an associate's degree. This is an excellent way to learn the craft and have a degree that would bring attention from employers such as large police departments.

[GlockMeister]

I was considering it and also looked into it. Had to hold off on it for now. What I did find that I'll pass on to you is this, there is a mail course offered where the course is on DVD, so if you ever need refresher, you have the DVDs. I believe it was through the American Gunsmithing Institute. The guy that owns/runs the gun shop I go to on occasion, his brother took this course and said it was worth every penny and now does the gunsmithing for the business. Used his own guns as the guinea pigs and also found some fixer uppers real cheap for the course. I believe some stuff was supplied. Don't quote me on that though, it has been a while since I looked into and since i spoke with him about it. lol There of course is no better then being able to afford and having the time to go to an actual school, but, when you have to work to pay the bills and be there for the family, no better option then what I suggested.

I've thrown in the link to American Gunsmithing Institute for you to at least look into and consider. I hope you go through with it. I'm kind of regretting it. I'm quite capable, mechanically inclined and I love guns. Here's the link>>>>>>>>>>>>
Welcome to the American Gunsmithing Institute

I had to hold off because realistically I had no place to do it. You have to have some where well ventilated due to the chemicals, that's for sure. Not to mention needing the cash for the course and all the tools, it was a bit of a problem for me at the time anyhow, and there can be a lot of tools you need. You could start off only working on specific guns to where for the time being you may only need certain break/take down tools etc. etc.. What tools depends on how deep into gunsmithing you want and do go?

Let me know what you decide. Just curious is all. Good luck and happy gunsmithing. Oh by the way, Discount Hunting Gear, Discount Hunting Boots, Discount Shoes, Discount Ammunition, Discount Ammo, Discount Boots, Military Surplus, Outdoor Gear At the Sportsman's Guide often has some of the same gunsmithing tools as Midway or Brownells and at times cheaper, so if you get into it, be sure to check them out for some of your needs. Someday I'll do it.

G-Meister

[dolecs]

that online gunsmithing course looks really appealing. i am going to request that free packet that talks about it. Any idea how much it costs for the whole shin dig??

[Deersniper]

I'd love to be a gun smith. I'll have to check into the School. But if we are getting a great education, Right Here!

[lefty o]

there are alot of good books, and videos available. you can only get so much information from them though. an actual school is going to be the best way to go, but at the very least you could do the video's, and books, and take some machinist, and welding classes at a local tech school.

[SwedeSteve]

Although there is GREATadvice here, I would suggest posing this thread in the Gunsmithing and Fabricating Forum, and asks thems that do it!

[madcratebuilder]

Check out smartflix.com, they have tons of gunsmithing vids you can rent. Lots of books you can get at your local library also. Experience is the key to being a good smith. Trigger work, bedding is basic, I'll been doing that for thirty years. Just in the past few years have I had a mill and lathe to work with. It has expanded the work I can do.