Hello, I’ll be starting my associates degree in firearms technology at Sonoran desert institute next month. Hoping to become a part time gunsmith and possibly go full time if the option presents itself. I’m trying to find some older firearms that are worn down or even old rusty broken guns to begin working on and getting some experience to go along with my training. Any ideas where to find any?
Welcome to OSA! Just gave my last one away a couple months ago. Kept waiting for a government buy back to make a buck on it but in Ok, that isn't going to happen.
So tell us more about Sonoran institute
Bail! SDI is garbage.
Would you care to explain your position?
From numerous talks with former students. I almost signed up. But found out that "graduation" would not get me a job anywhere. Buyer beware. YMMV
SDI is a great option for those who can't attend one of the traditional gunsmith schools. The knowledge and experience gained is not the same since in-person and hands-on always beats online only learning. SDI presents the material and resources to learn a LOT. Each student takes out of that what they put in. I finished the Associates in Firearms Technology a couple years ago. Nobody hired me as a gunsmith but I learned a bunch of things I never would have been exposed to. Still happy I did it.
If you want to get hired as a gunsmith, a degree from SDI alone may not be enough.
If you want to learn guns, it's way better than youtube, internet keyboard experts and your average Armorer course.
If you want to get hired as a gunsmith, a degree from SDI alone may not be enough.
If you want to learn guns, it's way better than youtube, internet keyboard experts and your average Armorer course.
Are there any gunsmiths already in your area that specialize in what you’re wanting to learn? If so contact them and offer your services as an unpaid apprentice. Be willing to sweep the floors and empty trash and whatever else that might need to be done. That’s probably your best way to learn the craft. Also, there are very few gunsmiths making any real money to speak of. If this is a hobby / second job then you’re probably fine. If this is going to be your full time gig then be ready to skip a few meals, especially just starting out.
I've got an old Enfield 1917 that's seen better days I could part with.
But I have to warn you it's been sportorized.
But I have to warn you it's been sportorized.
Holy Grand Canyon Batman! Someone put their finger in your barrel?
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