What Is Gunsmithing?

Gunsmiths are experts in designing, building, modifying, refurbishing, and repairing all types of firearms. They are highly sought for their knowledge of gun design and mechanics. Many gunsmiths also engage in woodcarving, metal engraving, and other types of creative work. Gunsmiths have expert knowledge of many different types of hand tools, power tools, and machinist tools. They’re always required to stay updated on local and federal laws about firearms. It’s critical never to modify or repair your firearm without a professional. Our gunsmiths know the safe and effective ways to repair and modify guns. Towers Arms has full-service gunsmiths on site who can assist you with repairs and regular maintenance. All of our gunsmiths are fully trained professionals.

Responsibilities of a Gunsmith

Our gunsmiths responsibility is to ensure your firearm is operating safely and according to specifications. We always observe safe gun-handling procedures. Our gunsmiths inspect all gun mechanisms for safety before proceeding to another project for the firearm. The most common reasons a gun is deemed unsafe even when properly handled include:

• Missing Parts

• Obstructions

• Cracks and Dents

• Incorrect Assembly

• Timing Problems

• Excessive Wear and Tear

Gun Cleaning

Professional gun cleaning is essential for the lifespan of the firearm. Remember a clean gun is a safe gun. At the very least, a clean gun improves reliability and accuracy on the range. The number one cause of malfunctions is debris. We particularly check for gunpowder residue. Gunpowder residue is a corrosive force, which impacts your gun’s action. Our team in the gunsmith shop takes care of the fine cleaning details to help ensure rust and buildup is safely eliminated. We check all parts, lubrication, and springs for any wear. We will thoroughly clean, lubricate, and assemble any type of firearm.

Gun Repair

Gunsmiths are trained to perform factory-level repairs to restore firearms to new condition. Our gunsmith experts will diagnose your firearm problems and find the most effective and professional solution. We work on all types of handguns, rifles, shotguns, AR-type, AK-type guns, and more. The most common gun repairs we perform include tuning revolvers, correcting cycling malfunctions, extractor/ejector repairs, straightening revolver cranes, and more. Our gunsmith inspects your firearm for missing parts, improper assembly, cracks, obstructions, worn sear edges, and other issues during repairs.

Gun Parts & Accessory Installation

Towers Arms has a wide variety of gun accessories available. Our sales team will work with you to find the best accessories for your firearm. We can install aftermarket and custom pieces, including sights, swivels, stocks, scopes, recoil pads, and grips. We can always help improve your gun by making the functions run as smoothly as possible with accessory additions. We can enhance the inner parts to ensure loading does not mar the bullet or improve performance by crowning the barrel. We’ll professionally install it when you’re ready to add any type of accessory to your firearm.

Some of the most commonly asked questions our gunsmiths get are about pin installations. The average firearm has several pins, and there are often model-specific pins between similar models. While we understand many gun owners can install their own pins, it’s essential to let a gunsmith professionally install them. A firearm should always operate at its best and as safely as possible. Our gunsmiths ensure your parts & accessories are correctly installed.

Gun Customization & Assembly

We do it all, from customizing guns to threading your barrel for a muzzle device. We can customize your firearm to match the one of your dreams. We’ll ensure your customized firearm is safe in the process of making it one-of-a-kind. Our gunsmiths have all the tools and skills to make many other custom gun modifications, that will help make your firearm stand out from the crowd.