Gun Smithing Info

**buster2209** · November 15th, 2009, 02:47 PM

I'm interested in knowing about principles of operations when it comes to firearms.

I don't know how better to explain what I am looking for than using a car analogy; I'm not interested in learning about the makes or models of cars (that info is easily available), I want to understand how the engine works and the different types.

For example, striker fired pistols as opposed to hammer operated pistols, etc.

Anyone know of any good sites and/or books?

Thanks in advance!

**DoubleStack** · November 15th, 2009, 02:51 PM

if you have many guns do what i do and take them apart thats how i learn i dont know if this would be your thing look at vids on you tube put in the specific gun your looking for and watch a bunch

**Xringshooter** · November 16th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Check with the American Gunsmithing Institute, they have a lot of different books and videos that will teach you a lot of different things. Also, Brownells, has a good collection of different books that may help you out.

**levib** · November 16th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Double action revolver
Gatling gun

The basic idea

**justashooter** · November 22nd, 2009, 01:43 AM

Dunlap's Gunsmithing
Hatcher's Notebook
Anything by Philip Sharpe is good.

**spooter66** · November 22nd, 2009, 12:20 PM

Not sure exactly what you're looking for but here are some links to some gun animations. They show the guns in action and you can make parts of the gun transparent by clicking on the little boxes or by moving your mouse over the gun or list of parts. This way you can see what each part does in a functioning gun.

http://www.thingameez.com/vid-downlo...I_Trojan_c.swf
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-downlo...1full_anim.gif
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-download/1911searanim.gif
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-downlo...1searanim2.gif
http://www.sniperworld.com/content.a...ld_glock_index
http://bushmaster.com/anatomy_bushmaster.asp

Hope these help.

**buster2209** · November 22nd, 2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by spooter66

Not sure exactly what you're looking for but here are some links to some gun animations. They show the guns in action and you can make parts of the gun transparent by clicking on the little boxes or by moving your mouse over the gun or list of parts. This way you can see what each part does in a functioning gun.

http://www.thingameez.com/vid-downlo...I_Trojan_c.swf
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-downlo...1full_anim.gif
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-download/1911searanim.gif
http://www.thingameez.com/vid-downlo...1searanim2.gif
http://www.sniperworld.com/content.a...ld_glock_index
http://bushmaster.com/anatomy_bushmaster.asp

Hope these help.

Bang on!! Rep sent for the cool links!

**PA Rifleman** · November 22nd, 2009, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by buster2209

I'm interested in knowing about principles of operations when it comes to firearms.

I don't know how better to explain what I am looking for than using a car analogy; I'm not interested in learning about the makes or models of cars (that info is easily available), I want to understand how the engine works and the different types.

For example, striker fired pistols as opposed to hammer operated pistols, etc.

Anyone know of any good sites and/or books?

Thanks in advance!

Unfortunately learning about the different models is intrinsic with understanding how they work. While it isn't necessary to learn about decoration, finish and ornamentation, it is relevant to learn about how form follows function.

Consider browsing your local book store (B&N, Borders, etc), same. Bear in mind that high end shotgun mods & fixes will be very different than servicing & repairing handguns.