Tim Smith Gunsmith
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This blog will share tips on general repair, maintenance, modification, and restoration of a gun.
Tim Smith Gunsmith
3d ago
Tim Smith - Gunsmith will be closed on Friday, March 29th, and Saturday, March 30th, in observance of Good Friday and Easter ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
2M ago
Tim Smith - Gunsmith, LLC, will be closed from Monday, February 26th, through Saturday, March 9th, 2024.
During this period, responding to emails, text messages, and returning phone calls will not be possible.
If a response is needed, one will be provided, as soon as practicable, upon my return.
Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, March 11th, 2024.
If you are considering a FFL Transfer that could be delivered during the period of closure, I strongly encourage you to use another FFL to receive that delivery. All parcel deliveries are to be held by the carrier until Monday, March 11th ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
2M ago
Whether you’re inspecting your own gun or looking to purchase a used revolver, one critical functional aspect to check is the timing. In the comprehensive guide linked below, prepared by The Custom Shop in Hamilton, Montana, they walk you through the step-by-step process of inspecting the timing on a revolver, ensuring its reliability and safety.
Timing refers to the synchronization of the revolver’s cylinder rotation with the hammer and trigger mechanism. A revolver with proper timing ensures that the cylinder aligns correctly with the barrel, allowing for accurate and safe firing.
CHECKING ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
3M ago
TIM SMITH - GUNSMITH, LLC, WILL BE CLOSED FROM MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, THROUGH MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2024, IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. I RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATING HOURS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 2ND ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
3M ago
This article was written by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). I believe it contains some very good information, so I'm passing it along with FULL CREDIT to the NSSF as the original authors.
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With gift-buying season upon us, it’s natural for gun owners who enjoy target shooting, hunting, collecting or just plain plinking to want to share their enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to gift a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative?
The first thing to remember if you’re thinking about giving someone a gun is that ownership of a fi ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
6M ago
Tim Smith - Gunsmith, LLC, will be closed Thursday, September 28th, through Monday, October 2nd.
I will be able to receive and respond to texts and e-mails that do not require me to access my computer records. But in-person appointments (including FFL Transfers) will not be possible during this period of time.
Common carrier delivery services (including US Postal Service, UPS & FedEx) offer, but all too often do not provide reliable or secure vacation hold services. I do not recommend making an online firearm purchase and trusting that the carrier will diligently secure your investme ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
9M ago
Tim Smith - Gunsmith, LLC, will be closed Saturday, July 29th, through Saturday, August 5th, to move our daughter to Arizona.
I will be able to receive and respond to texts and e-mails that do not require me to access to my computer records, but in-person appointments (including FFL Transfers) will not be possible during this period of time.
If you are considering purchase of a firearm that would be delivered during the period of closure, I urge selection of another FFL dealer to receive and process the transfer.
I expect to return to normal operations on Monday, August 7th ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
1y ago
When considering replacement of the iron sights on your pistol or rifle, there are some measurements differences you must be aware of to prevent frustrating mistakes when placing orders.
Likewise, when adjusting iron sights, understanding which direction to move front and rear sights to achieve the desired aim point can be confusing to new and seasoned shooters, alike.
The first thing to understand is that sight height is measured differently on pistols than it is on rifles. The height of pistol front sights is measued from the top of the slide to the top of the sight. This differs signi ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
1y ago
As age and disease claim ever more of our Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans, a potential legal pitfall for their survivors is on the rise. Some families of those Veterans are discovering firearms stored in safes, closets, sheds, and garages which were brought back as momentos -- some legally, some otherwise -- that no one, except the veteran, knew about!
Sometimes it's a rather simple matter of finding an old pistol, hunting rifle or shotgun. But occassionally, it can be really tricky. Especially when firearms that fall under the control of the National Firearms Act (NFA) are involved ..read more
Tim Smith Gunsmith
1y ago
FN announced a voluntary recall of certain number of FN 502 Tactical pistols due to a safety concern with the manual safety lock lever. Under certain conditions, it may be possible for the pistol to fire when the trigger is pulled, even if the manual safety lever is in the SAFE position.
The recall includes FN 502 Tactical pistols with a serial number lower than LR010300. FN requests owners of pistols subject to recall to cease using their pistol immediately.
All available information about this recall, including how to return a pistol for retrofit to correct the safety issue, is a ..read more