Videos tagged with Bobby Tyler

This video features Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works discussing practical and cost-effective upgrades for revolvers. With a vast number of revolvers in circulation, improving existing firearms is presented as a smart alternative to purchasing new ones. Key upgrade areas highlighted include grips for better handling and texture, sights to improve accuracy based on individual vision, and action tuning (trigger pull, hammer break, cylinder gap) to enhance shooting performance. The video also emphasizes the importance of quality holsters, recommending brands like Simply Rugged Holsters and Barranti Leather Co. for their superior craftsmanship compared to mass-produced options.

This video features Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works, a family-owned metal finishing business in Texas specializing in color case hardening and bluing. Bobby Tyler visits live during SHOT Show 2023 to discuss his company's expertise. The description also includes links for subscribing to FMG Publications Newsletters and magazines like GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner Magazine.

This video features a round table discussion with firearms experts about Elmer Keith's iconic "No. 5" Colt Single Action Army revolver. Panelists, including gunwriter Tank Hoover, custom gunsmith Bobby Tyler, and holster maker Mike "Doc" Barranti, delve into the revolver's history, its influence on modern revolver development, and the art of custom gunsmithing. They discuss Keith's vision for the "No. 5" as a potential game-changer for Colt, its advanced features compared to contemporary models like the Ruger Blackhawk and Colt New Frontier, and its capability as a 100-yard handgun. The conversation also touches upon technical limitations of early custom gunsmithing, aesthetic qualities of firearms, and preservation techniques for engraved firearms.

This expert guide from Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works details the intricate process of firearm restoration, distinguishing it from simple re-bluing. The process involves complete disassembly, meticulous hand-polishing to preserve original markings, and applying a factory-correct finish. It emphasizes careful evaluation of a firearm's value and historical significance before undertaking restoration, advising against altering rare or historically important pieces.

This video features a "Show & Tell" with custom gunsmith Bobby Tyler, showcasing several unique firearms and sharing insights into the custom gun-making process. Tyler, alongside Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem, discusses his philosophy of prioritizing function and accuracy before aesthetics. The video highlights a custom Ruger Bearcat Shopkeeper, a Ruger Blackhawk in .44 Special, a Colt 1911 Gold Cup with custom engraving and grips, and a Smith & Wesson Model 19-3 Combat Magnum. Tyler also offers advice on researching custom gun desires, choosing base guns, selecting calibers based on purpose, and the importance of quality holsters for custom handguns.

This video features a round table discussion with cover models from Brownells' catalogs, including Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem, Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works, and Tom Lumb of Cedar Knoll Gunwerks. The conversation centers on gunsmithing, gun restoration, gun collecting, and the general state of the firearms industry. The participants share their expertise and insights, offering a glimpse into the world of custom gun work and the broader gun culture.