Gunsmith Dan introduction

[bruceflinch]

Good Luck Dan & Welcome!

Being factory certified is good but don't use that as your sole source for choosing a smith.

WHAT IS THE GLOCK ARMORER'S COURSE?

The Glock Armorer's Course is a one day training program sponsored by Glock and with successful completion certifies you to become a Glock Certified Armorer.
GLOCK ARMORER'S COURSE OUTLINE

*Safety rules
History
*Models/calibers
*Basic operation
*Fields stripping (disassembly and reassembly)
*Details strip the slide (disassembly and reassembly)
*Detail strip the receiver (disassembly and assembly)
*Cleaning and maintenance
*Trouble shooting
Written test



SIG

Factory Armorer Certification P220, P226, P228, P229, P239

Duration: 2 days / 16 hours

Overview
*Introduction to SIG SAUER pistols
*Examination of the SIG SAUER Safety System
*Disassembly and assembly procedures: slides, frames, magazines
*A thorough examination of all pistol operations
Inspection procedures
*Troubleshooting
*Operational function checks
Sights: installation, adjustment
Alternative maintenance methods

* can be found in the OWNERS MANUAL


Any good gunsmith with an understanding of mechanics can self certify by reading a manual and looking at a handgun. The course is a joke to me.
About the only thing you could take away from those classes is inside info If they give it to you of known problem areas. Outside of that you could learn this from a owners manual.

Dan this Post is by no means directed at you. I just want to point out that there is too much faith placed in a piece of paper.

Three days??? three whole days to get both certs. How much better do you think someone will be after three days of factory training. Yeah maybe if they've never seen the gun in person maybe they'd be better. but any good smith even never seeing the gun before can figure it out and work on it without screwing anything up.

At 19 I stripped my brothers Beretta 92FS frame down to the bare receiver for anodizing, I had nothing but a exploded view to work from. I also put it back together in about an hour with out putting a single scratch on the new anodize

Being a good Gunsmith takes a lifetime of experience.

Now If browning offered a Certified Armors course and specifically for the Auto 5. I'd have more respect for a guy that can strip that shotgun down to the component level.


Oh and BTW Dan I wish you the best of luck.

BTW, Nicest Manners I've ever seen in a Threadcrap...

[hammerhead_77]

Welcome, Dan. I'm sure you will have the opportunity to build a solid reputation here...and the services are sorely needed. KC is exactly correct about Cal Customs here in Fallbrook...and even Duncan's is so busy they turn away anything that is not very high end, bolt-gun only.

FWIW, I have yet to meet KC face to face, but he is very free with his advice and willing to help. He also exhibits all the standard traits we Germans share regarding perfectionism - "es musst richtig sein" - it has to be correct!

I think you'll find this community very welcoming! Heck, if it wasn't for my need to pay the bills schlepping software, I'd come apprentice to one of you guys!

I'll stop by to see you at Del Mar...

[kcstott]

He also exhibits all the standard traits we Germans share regarding perfectionism - "es musst richtig sein" - it has to be correct!

I not only resemble that remark I endorse it and as the politicians say Approve this message

Dan I know my comment about "doing your home work" rubbed you the wrong way and I apologize for that. It was not meant to be condescending, insulting or belittling. And you are correct I have no idea what you have put into this business venture you are attempting. Two years sounds about right to get all the ducks in a row And I'm not trying to diminish your work. I can only imagine how tough it was to get where you are today, ready to launch this business. My comment was purely from a stand point of Be careful and be prepared. Nothing more. I should have phrased it differently
Believe me if you do good work you will have no shortage of business knocking on your door. I will see you at Del Mar for sure.
Good luck to you.

[willssmithing]

Dan, Welcome to the gunsmithing community. I have a shop here in Corona (Inland Empire) I have been here for more than 30 years doing work on 1911 pistols and S&W revolvers, I get a lot of work from the San Diego area, it seems like there are not enough good gunsmiths in your area, you should have no trouble getting work.
As far as competition, I will tell you from experience, there is a lot of work out there, and not enough gunsmiths, more than enough to go around.
Once again welcome, and I wish you the best.

[Gunsmith Dan]

KC

I accept your unrubbing me the wrong way

Yes this was just a intro and hey howdy, PLEASE follow the link on the original post to my website and email, will be happy to quote future prices. ( www.gunsmithdan.com )

Just a repeat I am not officially open till I debut at the Del Mar gun show May 19, 2012. So while I can give quotes please understand that I can not start doing business until that date as that is the date that the State has been informed would be my first day of business ( damn BOE ).

I also want to say thank you all for your warm welcome

[Gunsmith Dan]

Hey all just a update ..... ( I thought I posted this but guess I forgot)

Unfortunately due to some delays from the State of California I did not have the permits in time for the Del Mar Gun show.

My official opening date has been pushed back to July 1st ( giving myself enough extra time in case they delay again).

SO to all those that emailed and called me THANK YOU and so sorry for the delay in the opening.

[mtenenhaus]

i think its great that we'll have a gunsmith and calguns member locally. welcome. can't wait for your grand opening.

[LexLuther]

Dan
I'm the Pissed off german the floats around the board I come off rude quite frequently. It's not my intention but it is my nature.

Sounds soo familiar
Perhaps we were separated at birth...

Dan
Welcome, and thanks for your helpful posts in this forum!

[valley82]

Dan, you are in my area, look forward to using your services

[kcstott]

Sounds soo familiar
Perhaps we were separated at birth...

Lex That could be possible knowing my mother

And Dan I had a funeral to attend in Ohio couldn't make the GunShow Sorry you missed it as well. Don't you love our state government. They just make it so easy to go into business.

[rimfire78]

Excellent!

[modls7]

Welcome aboard! Do you have any specialties?

[BanG_Bang]

I really wished you where in northern california! gawd!

[Gunsmith Dan]

There is always Skype and UPS

I guess my specialities would be bluing/parkerizing/plating firearms since alot of Gunsmiths not doing that anymore.

[Ford8N]

I would like to know if you can do rebarreling and contouring barrels? Also if you can match factory blueing? What kind of chamber reamers you have? Nobody that I know of in this state does that. You also mention you restore firearms, what kinds?