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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Gunsmithing
True MACHINIST gunsmiths? (a rare breed)
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<blockquote data-quote="sapper299" data-source="post: 1478798" data-attributes="member: 7170"><p>From my experience and knowledge, a gunsmith who charges above average prices for standard practice work- barrel work, stock work, triggers etc, will not be in business very long when the short list of clients who can afford him runs out. I know a lot of good, top level shops have huge waiting lists because they do great work, but I also know that they don't charge crazy high prices because they can. Any good gunsmith, or machinist for that matter, charges and gets a fair price for the work they do, its a matter of pride and craftsmanship instead of gouging the customer just because they are in demand- rush orders are a different animal though. I have seen "gunsmiths" who use Teflon tape on barrel threads to get them to lock up tight, super glue ventilated ribs in place instead of silver solder just so they don't have to re blue...these guys are just there to take your money, not to do good reputable work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sapper299, post: 1478798, member: 7170"] From my experience and knowledge, a gunsmith who charges above average prices for standard practice work- barrel work, stock work, triggers etc, will not be in business very long when the short list of clients who can afford him runs out. I know a lot of good, top level shops have huge waiting lists because they do great work, but I also know that they don't charge crazy high prices because they can. Any good gunsmith, or machinist for that matter, charges and gets a fair price for the work they do, its a matter of pride and craftsmanship instead of gouging the customer just because they are in demand- rush orders are a different animal though. I have seen "gunsmiths" who use Teflon tape on barrel threads to get them to lock up tight, super glue ventilated ribs in place instead of silver solder just so they don't have to re blue...these guys are just there to take your money, not to do good reputable work. [/QUOTE]
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