What does a Journeyman Pistol Smith do, and what are the requirements for the certificate?
Journeyman Pistol Smith: 8,000 hrs. + Related instruction. Works on all types of hand guns: Cleans repairs, diagnoses problems, replaces broken or worn parts, qualified to work with machine tools (lathe, mills, etc…), action blue printing, barrel replacement, chambering & forcing cone work, sight work, metal coating. 1. Work experience in the safe use of tools 350 hrs. 2. Bench time 2,500 hrs. 3. Machine tool Operations 1,500 hrs. 4. Fixture making 250 hrs. 5. Stock work & fitting 750 hrs. 6. Action work 750 hrs. 7. Firearms theory 1,000 hrs. 8. Metal coating 400 hrs. 9. Barrel work 500 hrs. Total Hours: 8,000 hrs.
