Gun Repair for Modern Firearms - www.okarmorers.com

There’s no shortage of restorable firearms. But what happens when you need a gun repair done on a modern firearm? There’s really no college course that you can take to learn each type of handgun, rifle, shotgun, and blunderbuss out there. You have to learn by doing.

In my experience, a gunsmith is someone you see sitting in the back with a cigarette hanging from their mouth while they open up a magwell for someone’s Colt 1911. They can be intimidating until you get to know them. Then many let their curious nature shine through that brought them to provide their services in the first place.

Like most things in life, learning gun repair for modern firearms takes cautious optimism. You want to ensure that you’re taking the right steps. Not just this time, but every time. If you know how a lever-action Winchester 94 works, why not apply that to similar types of weapons like the Dark Series Model 336™?

This isn’t your grandfather’s lever-action. On this modern weapon, Marlin combined yesterday’s tried and true technology with today’s shooter need for a more tactical approach. Adding a scope or red dot to this firearm is a breeze compared to what some people have to do to install one on a classic.

But even this beauty can have issues. No doubt most of those should show themselves during the manufacturer’s warranty period. That should always be your first approach to getting appropriate gun repair for a modern firearm. For other situations, you’ll need someone that takes a methodical approach.

Understanding the mechanics and knowing what to modify to resolve malfunctions should be left to those willing to go the extra mile. It can take extreme amounts of research, and not all of it is readily available through a YouTube video. Contacting as many subject matter experts and sourcing appropriate parts is a big part of how a gunsmith approaches repair for a newer firearm.

At OK Armorers, we never do gun repair for a modern firearm or a classic until we’ve provided the client with an appropriate quote for all parts and labor. There may be cases where the repair outweighs the value of the gun. While it may be harder to replace an older weapon, replacing a modern one is usually very simple. We encourage you to weigh the financial vs sentimental aspect to ensure you are making the best choice.

-Anthony