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2/20/2013 1:21:25 AM EDT
Hello Ya'll!

I'm not much of a gunsmith, but since I applied for a FFL 07 & 08 at my shop I might aswell learn how to "manufacturer firearms". I'm more of a ammunition reloader, but I want to expand my skillset to gunsmithing.

Would appreciate if someone can give me a list or links of items I would need to get started. As of right now I have a wrench kit, a vice, a hammer, and thats about it.
2/20/2013 6:32:48 AM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
Hello Ya'll!

I'm not much of a gunsmith, but since I applied for a FFL 07 & 08 at my shop I might aswell learn how to "manufacturer firearms". I'm more of a ammunition reloader, but I want to expand my skillset to gunsmithing.

Would appreciate if someone can give me a list or links of items I would need to get started. As of right now I have a wrench kit, a vice, a hammer, and thats about it.


Go to Brownells web site and check out their how to videos.  They give lots of good advice re tools.  As a start I would recommend one of their Magna tip driver sets and a set of good roll pin punches and holders.   Be advised , this can get expensive real quick, but having good tools for the job avoids a lot of hassles

2/20/2013 6:39:39 AM EDT
[#2]
Some courses in gunsmithing from Trinidad in Colorado or Yavapai in Arizona would be a good start.
2/20/2013 6:40:24 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Hello Ya'll!

I'm not much of a gunsmith, but since I applied for a FFL 07 & 08 at my shop I might aswell learn how to "manufacturer firearms". I'm more of a ammunition reloader, but I want to expand my skillset to gunsmithing.

Would appreciate if someone can give me a list or links of items I would need to get started. As of right now I have a wrench kit, a vice, a hammer, and thats about it.


All depends on what you want to do and how serious you want to get.  Do you want to specialize?  Before getting into AR's, I spent a lot of time working on Colt Reveolvers (still do and still love them) and spent a small fortune on specialty tools just for Colts.

If you want an indication, as stated, go to Brownells and start adding on your calculator.  

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