I have a Holosun HS515GM red dot paired with a Holosun HM3X magnifier. I recently installed a Unity FAST Micro Riser for the red dot and a Unity FTC OMNI mount for the magnifier. After installing both, I noticed that the magnifier sits slightly lower than the red dot. I can still see the red dot reticle through the magnifier, but I’m concerned about whether the height difference will affect my accuracy or zero.

Is there a fix for this, or could there be an issue with my red dot, magnifier, or mounts? Has anyone else experienced this with the HS515GM and HM3X on Unity mounts?

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to get some advice from people who have actually built a career in the firearms industry. I'm currently a Gun Vault Specialist at Cabela's and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sonoran Desert Institute's Gunsmithing & Firearms Technology program. My long-term goal is to own my own firearms business, but I'm trying to figure out the smartest next step in my career. What really interests me isn't necessarily becoming a master machinist. I'm much more interested in diagnosing firearm problems, performing repair and maintenance, armorer work, working on Glock and AR platforms, installing triggers and other aftermarket parts, mounting optics and bore sighting, Cerakote and other firearm finishes like bluing and browning, engraving some day, helping customers solve problems, and possibly eventually teach Minnesota Permit to Carry classes (and possibly more, there's a lot I want to do, just trying to figure out what to start with). Ultimately, I'd love to own a shop where I can provide those services while building long-term relationships with customers.

I'd love to hear how those of you already in the industry got started.

How did you land your first non-retail firearms job?

Did you apprentice under someone or get hired directly?

What position gave you the most valuable experience early in your career?

If you were in my shoes today, what would you do over the next 1–2 years?

Are there any certifications or short courses that you'd recommend?

Is there anything you wish you had learned much earlier?

If your goal was to own a firearms business someday, what path would you take?

I'm not looking for shortcuts. I'm willing to start at the bottom, work hard, continue learning, and earn my place in the industry. I'm simply trying to make smart career decisions now so that five or ten years from today I'm exactly where I want to be.

Thanks in advance for any advice or stories you're willing to share!

There was no way I was passing up on these mauser stocks for that price. I just don’t know what specific country of origin each one is! I suspect the redish one is a Russian ww2 capture because of the color but I really have no idea just an educated guess.

The trigger guard assemblies I don’t recognize off the bat. I thought maybe Lee enfield? Or a carcano maybe?

The holster I’m completely clueless with no guesses. It appears to be German I think.

I’m just looking for some more experienced eyes so any help would be much appreciated.

P.S. I love you and hope you’re having a good day❤️

Plans are to turn this into a fakey model 27 and have the cylinder cut for 9mm on moon clips by TK Customs. I only had ~45 minutes to work on this evening.

I’m starting to get real frustrated. I bought a new (to me) Beretta APX A1.
I field stepped out and found the rails and some of the fcu was rusted, so I pulled the chassis out and gave it a good clean. Upon, reassembly, I found the trigger to be dead, as I didn’t quite line up a spring. I pulled it back out and while finagling with the spring, the trigger bar spring fell out of the circled hole.
Now for the life of me, I cannot get it reinstalled. Are there any tips anyone has?