Shop Talk

**Homeslice365** · October 16th, 2019, 02:34 PM

Good day people,

I'm new to the forum and I have a question. I'm probably not your typical gun owner, I spent many years as an auto mechanic, which of course influences my interest in guns, the mechanics of them, etc. I'm one of those people that enjoy cleaning my guns as much as I like shooting them, maybe even a little more.
I'm from the Easton area and I was wondering if anyone knows of any gun-smiting shops where you can stop in for a visit, bullshit gun mechanics, you know have a conversation, meet people, etc. I would love to talk to other gun builders, exchange ideas and what not, but in a live setting.

Just throwing the question out there,

Thanks,
HS

**Rosco the Iroc** · October 16th, 2019, 03:28 PM

OK believe it or not I'm not trying to be a dick with this answer-
But they are as likely to want to do this as if I stopped in a your shop, kept you from working on a car to talk "cars" with you and others while milling around your bay.

But Welcome= post in the intro thread, read the stickies on the top of each forum section, post in the correct section, always list a price in classifies, pics always helps. Also don't feed the FREE after midnight but do bring a carrot for Streakers horses.
There are meets and shooting events that would be what your looking for. Or post up a meet and eat at like Diner 248.

If you have a specific question we should have an answer or point you towards it.

ok Homeslice?

**Gunsnwater** · October 16th, 2019, 03:45 PM

IDK but th e speed at which they seem to get the work out leads me to believe they are chatting with someone. Might as well be homeslice.

**Daycrawler** · October 16th, 2019, 03:53 PM

I hear shop talk in just about ever gun shop I go into. Maybe not about how to glass bed a stock or something like that. Almost every shop has that one old guy who know his stuff. Find your local shop who has one and you will have it made.

Don't go to Cabela's for that kind of talk. You will wind up getting a lesson in exploding bullets and other such lies.

**Homeslice365** · October 16th, 2019, 03:56 PM

Might as well be Homeslice! I like you already. :-)

No offense taken to other reply. I know people are working, and I certainly don't want to invade someone's place of business with my nonsense. Just wondering if people get together and talk, other than picking up shells together at the range or occasionally through a screen.

HS

**Gunsnwater** · October 16th, 2019, 04:18 PM

Yes we do. Right here infact.

**rkrcpa** · October 16th, 2019, 07:06 PM

Personally, I've always enjoyed a small shop where you could hang with the guys and talk guns. If you hang long enough you eventually buy a gun.

I think it's a matter of how big/busy the shop is but if there is space, somebody is usually hanging around willing to shoot the breeze. It generally isn't the gunsmith though, he's busy making money. But the counter guy? What else does he get paid for but to talk to potential customers. And if he's good, he learns how to feed your habit.