Things To Consider

Sights

The first thing any shooter needs is a sight picture that allows him to reliably repeat his sight alignment on target. There are a myriad of sighting systems available for handguns, rifle and shotguns that are an improvement over factory issued equipment.

You would not believe the firearms we get in out of the box that literally couldn’t find the barn much less its broader-side.

High visability fixed and adjustable sights are available with options as rear sight optical/ front sight configurations and fiber optic materials for both front and rear. AP&W will be glad to help clients make decisions in these areas based on anticipated usage of the firearm in question. Latest aid to sights are the Fiber Optics, simple , inexpensive, opens up a whole new world of opportunities.

Trigger Pulls And Common Sense

DISCLAIMER: Note: For safety purposes we do not make specific claims nor recommendations to shooters without consultation and communication as to the experience, training and qualifications of the shooter.

Even then, the clients final decision rests with the shooter as to his or her preference. The ultimate rational decision lies with the gunsmith who will take into account, common sense, safety factors, the specific firearm, condition and anything else that may compromise safety.

The firearm needs a trigger pull that will allow the shooter to reliably release the fire control 

mechanism without creating excess wobble in his sight picture. The degree of reduced trigger pull will depend on what the shooter’s experience level will safely allow him to deal with. Also, the type of usage the pistol, or rifle, or shotgun is intended for. Common sense guides us here.

On factor very importantly overlooked is the size of the shooters hand. Many Police Departments with smaller officers or female officers found by altering the trigger length for the smaller hand, scores at the range and accuracy improved. Some manufacturers now make specific models and grip extensions for the smaller handed shooter. Even Glock has grip extenders on series fours.

For self defense firearms should not have trigger pulls like target pistols. Your adrenalin will easily take pounds off a trigger. Hunting firearms due to the variety of weather, terrain and excitement factors are figured differently. A short deer brush gun will be set up differently than a long range 270 for plains deer at distance off a support.

Competitive target guns will vary by type and the rules within the shooting sport the firearm is built for. Revolvers, or semi-auto’s vary by firearms design limits and the fact that most of these handguns are for defensive use and must reliably ignite the primer every time.

Pull Weights

This is true and common sense will also tell you too light a trigger pull on a defensive weapon isn’t smart. Like we said, adrenalin doesn’t know the difference between two pounds or six pounds. Just as a bullet doesn’t know the difference between a perp and your pet poodle.

Pull weights generally are guidelines. They pertain to acceptable limits for firearms usage for a diligent, practiced, trained, conscientious shooter but are not the rule. I will gladly discuss the pull weights with you based on your qualifications and experience for safety reasons.

We have seen single action pull on carry guns from the factory at 4 pounds to almost 10 pounds, whereas hunting rifles, shotguns and some handguns came through lighter. So the smart thing to do is discuss it. Do whats best for your safety, and those around you.

Remember, the criteria that I have set forth are the first safety considerations in a custom firearm. Further work is sometimes a waste of the client’s time and money. A firearm with a poor sight picture and 8 lb. trigger pull may shoot great groups from a machine rest, but most shooters will never shoot to their potential under these handicapping conditions. I call these custom modifications, user friendly modifications.

Mechanics

We recommend the following businesses:

WWW.KENSIGHT.COM Contact them for your sight needs or questions.

WWW.MODERNSPARTANSYSTEMS.COM Spartan chemistry can increase accuracy, optimize reliability and reduce cleaning time by 75%

Read The Small Print

If you see the word REFIN or REFINISHING used in any of pricing tables, next to, or conjoined with a column, or part, it means a small sum is added to refinish the part after the gunsmith has done the necessary filing, stoning, grinding, buffing, welding or sawing.