SHOT Show 2020: Bobby Tyler on Firearm Industry Trends

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 details the process of transforming a standard Ruger Blackhawk into a custom revolver, showcasing the affordability of such projects. The build includes a Bisley grip frame conversion, barrel shortening, custom engraving, color case hardening, and upgraded sights. Expert gunsmithing techniques like barrel setbacks and forcing cone cutting are highlighted, resulting in a firearm with a 2 lb 9 oz trigger pull and a .002-inch cylinder gap. The total build cost is presented as a value proposition compared to high-end production 1911s.

This video demonstrates how to send the slide of a modern firearm, specifically a Ruger LCP MAX, to Turnbull Restoration for custom color case hardening. The process involves disassembling the slide, shipping it to the restoration company, and then reassembling it upon its return. The result is a visually enhanced firearm with a durable and aesthetically pleasing finish, while maintaining original functionality.

This video details the process of customizing a Ruger Blackhawk revolver, debunking the myth that custom guns are unaffordable. Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works walks through selecting components and performing modifications, including an accuracy package, action job, barrel shortening, custom sights, Bisley grip frame, and custom finishes like color case hardening and engraving. The estimated cost for a custom build using a customer-provided base gun is presented as $2,000, including engraving.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features Bobby Tyler, owner of Tyler Gun Works, a leading custom firearm finishing business. Tyler discusses the process of transforming factory firearms, including Ruger revolvers, Colt 1911s, and Henry lever-actions, into custom pieces of art. He also delves into the intricacies of color case hardening, shares what he avoids in gun customization, and recommends two specific leather holster makers. The podcast is presented by Kimber, and listeners can find more information about Tyler Gun Works and Kimber online.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.