What Should You Look For In A Gunsmith

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What should you look for in a Gunsmith . . .

All gunsmiths are not the same. Therefore what should you look for in a gunsmith.

Most customers look for price first. Cheap doesn't always get the best results. Look for those services that distinguishes the gunsmith from everyone else. Do they have the tools to do the job. Not all gunsmiths have a machine shop, not all of them know what to do with when they have one.

Can they make a part if they have to? Not important unless your project requires it. Do they outsource everything? Also not important if they take it a reputable Gunsmith . . . 

WITAC does a lot of work for other dealers. Our dealers are our customer and their work is expedited. We usually get their projects back in a week or less . . . 

In searching for a Gunsmith, find out what their turnaround is. Ours on average is two weeks or less. And when we run over it's always because of ordering parts . . . Still we're at around two weeks. Our turnaround is something we're proud of.  

Do they do Hot Bluing, Cerakoting, Hydro-dipping, Engraving, Precision Rifle Work, Barrel Threading? Most of the time, it's because the gunsmith doesn't have the expertise to do whatever it takes . . .

 Not all trigger jobs are the same . . . Some gunsmiths . . . Well let's just say they shouldn't be gunsmiths.

WITAC gets so many guns worked on by these fellows and we start by shaking our heads . . . And then we fix whatever we have to and do the job the way it was supposed to have been done. And sometimes the firearm has been ruined . . . And then we have to order new parts for our customer's new gun . . . 

Word of Mouth Advertising is a good Gunsmiths best friend and the kiss of death for those who should . . .  

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Buying A Handgun

Buying your first handgun . . . 

Chances are you're not going to like it. This is hard for me to say, because I'm a collector. I love guns.  And each firearm in my collection is different. Every one has pluses and minuses. But if you are a buyer that has to love their purchase then you will be back . . . Knowing is the only thing that will keep you from making that first gun purchase mistake . . . Don't fret it, everyone does it. I don't care if you have read everything on all the handguns ever made . . . That's all worthless knowledge without the experience of pulling the trigger. Each caliber has a different recoil. "The Kick", usually determines if a buyer is happy with their purchase. Can the buyer control, learn to control the recoil? Are they willing to put in the time? Experience allows the shooter to handle and enjoy larger calibers. Hand strength will determine if shooter should opt for a revolver or a pistol.

I would never suggest a Smith & Wesson 500 Stub nose for a novice . . . That's a little much even for me. Still it's very cool . . . You see a 500, held two handed may very likely end up hitting you in your head . . . The recoil is a monster. Although a Smith & Wesson 37 air weight 38 is a tact driver . . .

In summary we know, knowledge and experience are very important . . . What else? The buyer needs to know why or for what purpose they are buying the gun. If you are a new shooter, let the sales person assist you in finding the right handgun. Most retailers are experienced shooters.

What every shooter needs to know before they buy . . .


Is it for protection?
    Budget / No Budget - Money always determines the quality of firearm.
    Holster / Purse / Nightstand - How you plan on carrying the firearm . . . Safety first.
    Little hand strength / Lots - Revolver vs 1911, slide gun.
    New Shooter / Experienced - Revolver vs Slide Gun.

The easiest firearm to master is a revolver. The downside is 6 rounds vs . . . The truth, you only need one round. My 2 inch snub nose is a tact driver at 15 feet to 20 feet with one hand.

Let WITAC assist you in buying your first handgun. Wisconsin Tactical gunsmithing, we are gunsmiths . . .

AR Billet Receivers vs Forged Receivers . . .

Everyone says Forged is stronger . . . Maybe, maybe not  . . .

But what does that mean to you . . . Nothing. Both will work for you. For me I like the look of crisp lines on a billet lower and the precision of a matched set. WITAC has built ours to our specifications and they are tight . . . No clinking sound when you shake it . . . No one will here you coming.

The truth is in the beholder . . . You need to know what you’re looking for in an AR? Do you want an AR that is functional or do you want a light weight precision beauty?

A forged lower may be great for you . . . But a good billet build is superior because of the tolerances adhered to. Typically billet builders are more concerned with building the best firearm and that starts with a precise base, the upper and lower receiver. A matched upper and lower set is had when you go to your dealer and test the fit of your upper and lower before you buy. . . When we sell a matched set, we’ve already tested the fit.

And then you add barrels, bolt carrier groups, triggers, buffer tubes, buffer springs, buffers, flash hiders, gas blocks, sights, etc.  to your build . . . And each piece will determine the precision of your firearm.

The AR platform was designed as an A2 style rifle . . . That means a plastic stock, plastic triangle handguard, carry handle . . . Vietnam comes to mind . . . Soldiers tested to make sure they could shoot accurately at 100 to 400 yards on iron sights . . . And that platform has evolved to where it is today. Still the cheapest platform and then it goes up from there.

Wisconsin Tactical Custom AR’s can assure you that you’ll get what you want for the money you budget for your project. We’ll even sit with you and while you build your Custom AR . . . That’s right a custom AR BUILT BY YOU.  WITAC has built thousands . . . Call us or Come in and see what Wisconsin Tactical can do for you.

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A Successful Deer Hunt Starts With You . . .

Avoid the rush, act now.

Every year customers wait till the last minute to have their favorite hunting rifles worked on . . . Sometimes they forget,  something broke the last time they were in the field. Let's face it, we're human. All the time Wisconsin Tactical gunsmiths get rifles that don't cycle . . . They don't know what a clean rag looks like. Others are so gummed up by oil . . .

A hit or miss usually depends on you . . . And it happens when a deer wanders into your area, you raise your rifle. There he is in your cross hairs and you pull the trigger . . . and CLICK . . . Not the BANG you expected and then comes the should have's . . . I should have cleaned my gun. Damn it, this happened last you and I never got to the gunsmith. I should have test fired my gun. I should have sighted it in . . . I should have . . .

WITAC Gunsmiths don't just wipe your firearm with oil . . .

We start with a DCOA, Disassemble, Clean, Oil, and Assembly of Rifle, Shotgun,  or Handgun. The firearm is completely stripped, and all parts are  inspected for wear. If parts are needed they are ordered and replaced. ( This in some instances could take weeks). The firearm is lubricated where and only where needed and re-assemble to factory specs . . . If not by your gunsmith at least take out your firearm and visually inspect / clean.

Safety Check of a firearm to ensure that it is in good working condition and safe to fire. 
Test Firing - A firearm always should be test fired in a safe manner after gunsmithing . . . Always test fire your gun before you go to the field.

And once you get your rifle back from the gunsmith . . . You must, sight it in . . . Go to the range and zero your scope in . . . Shoot your firearm. It may pull to the left, and that may be fine for you because you have always compensated . . . Still the important thing, YOU KNOW . . .

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Wisconsin Tactical the cheapest FFL Transfers near Milwaukee

Wisconsin Tactical gunsmithing offers the cheapest FFL Transfers near Milwaukee . . . Why pay more than you have to?

WITAC the Cheapest firearm transfers in Wisconsin . . . $25 for a rifle and $38 for a handgun . . . WHY PAY MORE THAN YOU HAVE TO?

WITAC has been busy turning the Internet Firearm Purchase Transfer Process into the closest thing to a turn key operation . . . Your time is valuable, to you, to us . . . Just click the link and fill out the form . . . It's just that easy . . . Why spend more time than you have to?

WITAC TRANSFER FORM

Wisconsin Tactical Custom AK's . . . A step above all other AK's . . . Come in and see what WITAC can do for your AK . . . If you want an AK with pizazz, WITAC Custom AK's is your answer . . .

WITAC ONLINE SALES . . .  

Now we have Wisconsin Tactical Uppers and Lowers . . . All uppers and lower are not equal . . . Come in and see why WITAC makes the tightest matched upper and lower set on the market . . . Precision starts at the core . . . WITAC Matched Upper/Lower.

 

         

Wisconsin Tactical Custom AK's

Wisconsin Tactical Custom AK's

Wisconsin Tactical gunsmithing brings out it's Custom Line of AK's . . . Why buy just any old AK when you can have one just the way you want it. WITAC wants you to have the gun of your dreams . . . Come in and see what makes Wisconsin Tactical different then everyone else.

WITAC engraving . . . We can make your firearm special by engraving your own words to your loved one. Have us paint it just the way you pictured it or hydro-dip it with a special pattern . . . Anyway you want it, that's the way we'll do it . . .  Just for you.

WITAC Hydrodipping . . . 

Just pick the pattern and 

we'll do the rest.

 Wisconsin Tactical does what everyone else says they do and we do it right . . . Choose the furniture that's right for you . . . Want a scope on your AK? No problem, WITAC can install a scope mount for you.

Come in and see what Wisconsin Tactical firearms can do for you . . . We do what everyone says they do . . . We are gunsmiths . . . We are WITAC. 

How to build a Precision Rifle

WE ARE WITAC . . .

Where should you start to build a precision Rifle? At the beginning and the means determining what the goal is. So many of us never know when we've succeeded . . . Sounds a little silly, but it isn't. In terms of project management 80% of any goal can be done cheaply . . . It's the next 20% that could cost millions.


Everyone seems to think precision can be bought . . .Maybe in a perfect world but a factory gun is still a factory gun. Don't get me wrong . . . A factory gun is a great place to start. Just find one you like. We like to start with a Remington 700 or a Savage . . . Savage has the Accu Trigger, thus eliminating the trigger pull problem.

Then it's a question of caliber . . . The largest caliber is going to require more gunsmithing, because the recoil is going to damage reliability factors . . . Zeroing and holding zero of the scope . . . And never forget creating bad shooting habits. Simply put, if it hurts, you're going to avoid shooting or seldom shoot. Adding a compensator will decrease recoil force by 30 to 50% . . . Bring on that 338 or 300 Winmag.

Now you're shooting . . . Zero in your gun at 100yards, 200 yards or 400yards . . . Sure you could determine clicks of the scope, but how about setting the scope and forgetting it.  Many shooters zero at 200yrds knowing that 100yrds is two inches high and 400yrds is two point whatever inches low . . . And that takes practice and with time experience will come . . . And then maybe you'll want to learn to use the scope, maybe not.

Now you want 1" groupings . . . Maybe touching . . . The same hole !!!

Action Blueprinting . . . Actions are fit in a fixture and centered off bore line. Lugs, face and threads are recut to true bore.
Glass Bedding . . . Bedding action and recoil lug, leaving barrel free floating.
A trigger job and add a new Stock, recoil pad and shoot some more.
Reloading . . . Reloads are fit to the gun they were last fired from . . . Hence they are fit to your gun for a tighter grouping.

Talk to your Gunsmith or Ours to see what's the right way to go for you. And remember you'll always be as accurate as you want to . . . We are WITAC, We are WITAC gunsmithing. We do what others say they do . . . Wisconsin gunsmiths near milwaukee.



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