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I am in Springfield, MA going through a Revolver Armorer School at the Smith & Wesson Academy. I have been trained in S&W revolvers in different armorer/ gunsmithing schools in the past. However, I am learning some new things. Mainly, not only "how", but also "why" and "how". It is a good class, and I also got a tool kit for revolvers. I guess I can troubleshoot most of the S&W revolver problems and fit different parts now. I suggest to anyone who is interested in S&W gunsmithing to attend this class.
I toured the manufacturing facility today, and it was an experience that any gun people should go through. The facility was HUGE, and the manufacturing process was unbelieveable. From forging to barreling to polishing to engraving to custom shop, and on and on. Now I can appreciate the S&W's product, and won't have a problem paying the retail price for their products after watching what was involved in manufacturing a firearm.
Their museum was also very nice. They had very interesting prototype pistols that interest me. On the way back to my hotel, I stopped by at the Springfield Armory Museum, also. A very interesting experience. From the beginning of the company to modern day firearms...I have visited many gun companies, but S&W was amazing by its enormous size of the facility.
The Academy shop was stocked with their guns and accessories, and the indoor range was also very nice. We were allowed to shoot for free, free range time and free rental of guns. We were only responsible for the ammo and target. I don't mind working at the S&W when I retire.
Now the better thing will be, when I get out of the class on Friday, I will drive down to New Haven, CT and visit my son at his college and spend weekend with him before coming home on Sunday night. Well, I guess I cannot ask for more.
I toured the manufacturing facility today, and it was an experience that any gun people should go through. The facility was HUGE, and the manufacturing process was unbelieveable. From forging to barreling to polishing to engraving to custom shop, and on and on. Now I can appreciate the S&W's product, and won't have a problem paying the retail price for their products after watching what was involved in manufacturing a firearm.
Their museum was also very nice. They had very interesting prototype pistols that interest me. On the way back to my hotel, I stopped by at the Springfield Armory Museum, also. A very interesting experience. From the beginning of the company to modern day firearms...I have visited many gun companies, but S&W was amazing by its enormous size of the facility.
The Academy shop was stocked with their guns and accessories, and the indoor range was also very nice. We were allowed to shoot for free, free range time and free rental of guns. We were only responsible for the ammo and target. I don't mind working at the S&W when I retire.
Now the better thing will be, when I get out of the class on Friday, I will drive down to New Haven, CT and visit my son at his college and spend weekend with him before coming home on Sunday night. Well, I guess I cannot ask for more.
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