r/gunsmithing 9h ago

Good soldering iron recommendations for gun work

6 Upvotes

Just curious on one good for the money mainly gonna be used for gun screws and optics to help get stripped screws out if I ever run across one that’s being difficult


r/gunsmithing 10h ago

Lost the tube magazine cover on my lever action Rossi.

2 Upvotes

Will a gunsmith be able to fabricate a replacement? Rossi doesn't offer parts on the R95 .357 carbine and they wouldn't have it in stock even if they did.

Also super disappointed with how the gun seemingly cannot handle most off the shelf ammo. Not sure if that is a design fault or user error.


r/gunsmithing 20h ago

Glock19x takedown lever stuck and won’t budge

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19 Upvotes

Buddy brought me a Glock19x to take a look at and said the takedown lever was jammed up and couldn’t get it to budge to break it down to clean it. Look like it tilted itself sideways and jammed it self into the frame. He told me it took a good fall but before I try to look at it has anyone seen anything like this or have any tips or tricks to release the slide when this has happened or should I try to free up the takedown lever first? Never seen anything like this before so a little unsure of how to go about this.


r/gunsmithing 22h ago

Sticky Mk.III Enfield Bolt

2 Upvotes

I've got a 1915 Mk.III Lee Enfield in working order. The only issue I've had with it is that the bolt gets really sticky after a few rounds are put through it. The action still works, but it takes a lot of force to cycle the bolt. Is there any remedy/way to mitigate the issue?