new gunsmith shop looking for suggestions - Page 2

bulldozer1 · August 19, 2013, 04:10 PM

you definitely Pick up business doing ffl's. Once you have done a good job bore sighting and mounting a couple of scopes they will come back for other things.

9ballbilly · August 19, 2013, 07:16 PM

I have to agree with 4v50 Gary. From recent personal experience I know it is difficult to find someone to work on older Colt double action revolvers. My circa 1925 police positive special needs a repair and although I found someone here in Florida to do the job I was surprised by how many gunsmiths down here shied away from the job. IMO old Colt double actions would be a niche worth considering. Best of luck!

August 19, 2013, 04:10 PM	#26
bulldozer1 Member Join Date: January 17, 2013 Location: central virginia Posts: 19	you definitely Pick up business doing ffl's. Once you have done a good job bore sighting and mounting a couple of scopes they will come back for other things.

August 19, 2013, 07:16 PM	#27
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	I have to agree with 4v50 Gary. From recent personal experience I know it is difficult to find someone to work on older Colt double action revolvers. My circa 1925 police positive special needs a repair and although I found someone here in Florida to do the job I was surprised by how many gunsmiths down here shied away from the job. IMO old Colt double actions would be a niche worth considering. Best of luck!