Hunting Season Prep Work
We are getting ready for hunting season again in Nashville. Many of you are excited about the opportunity to have some quiet time in the woods. Before you go out, make sure you have properly serviced your gun and gear. Now is a great time to get your gun to your local smith for a little TLC. Scopes should be mounted now so you have plenty of time to zero them yourself. It is also a great time to get that accessory added that you have been putting off. We have been doing cleanings, recoil pad installs and setting up scopes. Check your...
read moreCivic Duty
I have the opportunity to serve this week in the judicial system as a juror. It is a fascinating experience! I will be out of pocket for the rest of the week, but I will answer email as I have opportunity. Have a great week.
read moreSurprising Trends
It’s always interesting to see what is going on over the last 30 days. Here is what most of you are interested in: The Taurus Judge. What an unbelievable following this gun has attracted in such a small amount of time. XS sights for the Ruger SP101. Many of you saw our SP Package and have inquired about having your gun converted. Glock trigger jobs, MCC extensions, Mag extensions. Is there anyone left that doesn’t have a Glock? It seems like everyone has one and they all want them modified. Some of this is surprising. ...
read moreMCC Comaprisons
Many times people ask me to compare MCC to other custom gunsmiths that are doing similar work. They want to know what the differences are which is a hard question to answer because we don’t measure our success in competition with other shops. So here is my best answer. What makes MCC stand out from other shops is the commitment to a relationship with you. Most of business comes from referral or repeat customers because of the relationship that we have with you. Sure, we offer quick turnaround time on all our standard packages, but...
read moreRange Report: SM-1 Factory Barrel
I mentioned the other day that I was having a little difficulty because of a mistake I had made in modifying the gas port on a Remington 1100. I had to replace the customer’s barrel with a factory new 21″ barrel that came with two choke tubes, a wrench and rifle sights. Yesterday I took it to the range for function testing and evaluation. It was a great expereince. It gobbled up every bit of ammo I threw in it and forcefully ejected the empites into a nice clean pile. The rifle sights made a huge difference in long range...
read moreRemington 1100 Barrel
I guess there is a first time for everything. Last week, I was performing one of our SM-1 conversions when I accidentally used the wrong drill bit to open up a gas port making the gun not only kick like a mule, but unsafe to use. You can imagine my despair. Not only had I wrecked a barrel, but I had to call a very nice customer and explain the error of my ways. Luckily, he was completely understanding, and I offered to replace his barrel with a factory new barrel from Remington. This barrel was a surprise and a pretty cool upgrade so I...
read moreGun Storage
The following video highlights a very simple product available at Life View Outdoors that will keep you stuff dry, your gun safe for airline travel, or simply protect electronics or other things while you are boating. The price is very reasonalbe since you can use the Plano boxes for different things unlike a dedicated gun case. If you decide to use it for a dedicated gun case, you might want to pick up some foam at at craft store to protect your gun. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gFJKhDVbOg]
read moreTesting Products
This week I will be posting a few videos that highlight some products from a company I mentioned a while back called Life View Outdoors. I had the chance to see their operation not too long ago and meet the guys behind the website. One thing is for sure, they guys behind the scenes are just as cool as the site. It was really refreshing to see how they got started. If you are thinking about getting into the outdoor sports you need to check them out. I think you will find their prices competitive, and I dare say you will not find any...
read moreYou Don't Need Class III.
We get asked about Class III weapons a lot. It seems everyone wants to have one at least once in their life. We are not a Class III dealer because we simply don’t see the point of the whole thing. A Class III weapon might include a suppressor, a short barreled rifle or shotgun or an automatic weapon. You can legally purchase these by going through a Class III dealer and filing your paperwork with the government. However, the restrictions are high and so is the cost. You will end up paying $200 to the government for each weapon. ...
read moreBadger Grips
On the MCC Ruger SP101 Conversion we used a set of Badger Custom Grips. It was the first time that we had ever shot them. The grips were awesome. They are beautifully made. So much so that it was hard to tell if they were one piece or in fact two piece construction. The finish of the grips was awesome. They felt great in the hand and absorbed the recoil much better than the factory grips. If that isn’t enough they look awesome. The black wood combined with the matte finish of the gun was a really cool combination, so much so that...
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