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    1. loudpedal

      Quality Punches

      I would like to find a source for some quality roll pin, and pin starter punches. Anyone have a favorite source for these, and other common gunsmithing tools? I have picked up some items like this at gun shows and the quality has been a little questionable.
    2. S

      Milling Done on Glock Slide

      Anyone know of a gunsmith in Indiana who can mill the corners and do other work on my Glock 19 slide? There are a few gunsmiths (Glockworx, Bowie, etc.) who can do the work, but I want to check locally first.
    3. Dsgnr_81

      Gunsmithing: My Conversion of a Zastava PAP to FULL AUTO

      Just kidding... :D What I MEANT to say was my conversion of a PAP to Double Stack, with Threaded Barrel, and requisite 922r compliance parts. I've already done the work, and honestly, I didn't take many photos, but I'll post what I have as I get them uploaded. :ingo:
    4. R

      Looking for a GunSmith to work on an Rem 11-87

      Hey Guys, I have a friend that is in need of a gunsmith to work on his Rem 11-87. He is having issues with the round after firing once feeding the next round in to the chamber. Anyone have suggestions? We are located on the north side of Indy. He travels so anyone that might specialize in...
    5. MarkM

      Where do I start?

      I want yo become a Gunsmith. Guns are a huge part of my life and I would like to make a living with them. So I ask you INGO, Where do I start?
    6. SmileDocHill

      DIY gunsmithing. Squirrel sniper rifle for my son.

      I wanted to get a squirrel sniper rifle for my son to use that had more significance to him than an off the shelf rifle. OK, I really wanted to have a project to work on but that doesn't sound as good. I've been trying to make this thread for a while but realized if I don't just post it up...
    7. AllenM

      Another DIY gunsmithing thread

      I had the opportunity to upgrade the sights on a colt commanding officer slide (officer slide on commander frame) Here is a few pics. Before: Good condition 9mm lightweight Commanding Officer. 1 of 500 Setup for perpendicular and level: Making the cuts: I went ahead and...
    8. AllenM

      4 AM gunsmithing

      This seems to be the only time I can get to myself lately. So this morning when I couldn't sleep I got up and threaded and AR15 barrel for a fellow INGO member. I have been practicing and practicing on threading and I think I have it now. Exhibit A: Indexed the barrel off the bore using my...
    9. Tinner666

      Gunsmithing?

      Has anybody done a full tune-up of a Taurus 94 or 941? Becasue the 941 is 8-shot, the hammer movement is much less than a S&W 63, for instance, and makes it harder to really lighten the hammer spring. The shorter fall just won't let momentum build. As a side question, anybody tried to build...
    10. DemolitionMan

      Gunsmith recommendations near Avon

      A friend of mine has a Winchester pump action 12 GA that he needs work done on. It's something his father gave him so he wants to find a reputable gunsmith to do the work. Do any of you know a good gunsmith near Avon? I'm sure he'd be willing to travel further if necessary. UPDATE: I got a...
    11. kimbercollector

      Shortening a barrel...pros/cons/experiences

      Ive got a Rem 700 SPS with the 24 inch sporter / tapered barrel. Im considering shortening it 4 inches to a 20 to make it a little more manueverable in the woods. What would this cost on average? Right now, Im just under 1 MOA and am happy with the accuracy...wonder if this will be...
    12. HalfCocked

      Indy area gunsmith personal recommendation

      I have a Colt Huntsman 22 that's been in the family for over 50 years. It needs some work by a gunsmith. Can anyone make a recommendation ? I don't want to just flip open the yellow pages on this. THANKS
    13. Dsgnr_81

      Question regarding barrel crowning!

      Gunsmithing: Question regarding barrel crowning! Okay guys, I'm thinking about adding an AK gas block/front sight combo, then shortening, recrowning, and permanently attaching a flash hider. [You know, cause it's gotta be 16", that will make it friendly...] I'm thinking about doing this...
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    14. AllenM

      Gunsmithing Project Du Jour

      I have really been totally engrossed with cutting threads lately and have learned I need another tool to do longer barrels so I can index off the bore and not the outside of the barrel. So since I could not buy what I needed for my lathe....actually I didn't even look because I saw one similar...
    15. Clay

      Gunsmiths near Terre Haute??

      I stopped in to talk with Danny Favre @ Favre's Guns today about installing a rail on my Remington 1187, and he said he doesn't do that anymore.... which really kind of threw me for a loop since I figured that was just standard gunsmithing type stuff. anyway, Im looking for someone to do...
    16. kjf40

      Gunsmithing courses???

      I have been looking and looking for somewhere in NWI or close that offers gunsmithing courses but to no avail....i keep seeing Penn Foster and Ashworth online courses....but if you read the reviews, people are not happy. Is there anywhere around that you all know of??
    17. Beowulf

      Remington Rolling Block conversion question

      So, I've been on an old guns kick lately. I just picked up an 1885 Martini-Enfield .303 conversion (Citadel conversion 1905). Anyway, I started looking at Remington Rolling Blocks. They seem to be a dime a dozen in .43 Spanish, a caliber you basically can't get anymore (unless you roll your...
    18. ctbreitwieser

      My 1911 Build Thread

      Gotta do a 1911 build for my gunsmithing class. I figured Id post my progress on here for anyone who may be interested. Ill try update as much as possible, but Im not sure how many "along the way" pics Ill be able to take since I'll be on Brownells time, and not my own time. Ill do my best...
    19. drillsgt

      Gunsmithing: Colt 1991 Compact

      Here's a 1991 Compact I've been messing with. I installed an S&A beavertail (looks as seamless in person as in the pics) I had in my parts bin, installed a set of night sights (thanks to CCF for cutting the front dovetail in record time), did what I could with the stock hammer and sear for a...
    20. under32hurts

      1911 Gunsmith?

      Hey All,I would like to replace the standard "cut off my love handle" hammer on my 1911 government model with a more rounded "skeletonized" hammer, similar to the Officers model. Any suggestions on someone in Indy who would treat me right and not require an entire tax check to do it? Thanks in...
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