Gunsmiths as a Retainer?

pro for the gunsmith

  • Guaranteed business for the gunsmith.
  • His time is easier to manage.
  • Since the guns being taken care of is predictable, its easier to keep inventory of parts.
  • Less or no more trips to source for parts.
  • Economies of scale favoring the gunsmith: specializes his work and limits the range of his task.

Pro for the gun owners

  • The incentives are differently align as compared to service fee basis.
  • Instead of evasive measures of repair, resources are better spent heading off problems with preventive measures.
  • Frees up our time.
  • If there is one large pool of parts, it is easier to move parts around.
  • Less clutter at home
  • Economies of scale favoring the patrons: Enough Guns might make the cost relatively cheaper.
  • Clearer Idea when we guns can be fixed (as opposed on relying on our free time)

Cons

  • Issues of trust and security
  • location and Cost of living of the gunsmith determines will determine his price. The farther the cheaper.
  • Moving guns around a lot.
  • Checking up or managing the service.
To make this feasible, a regular gunsmith can be approached with a proposal. The team must have a detailed proposal as to how to process and arrangement will work. It must be worth the teams time.

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