Over 1100 reamers in inventory!

More Tools, More Service…

Updating this post from 2017:  We now have over 2100 reamers and are still adding more tools all the time. Thanks for your continued business! ********************************* As of October 2017  4D Reamer Rentals LTD now has over 1100 reamers to serve your gunsmith rental needs.  It’s pretty exciting how much this company has grown over the… Read more »

Understanding Headspace: Unlocking the Secrets for Safe and Accurate Shooting

By Brady Kirkpatirick Introduction If you’re in the world of firearms, you’ve likely heard the term ‘headspace.’ But what is it, and why is it so vital? My name is Brady Kirkpatrick, the founder of GunMade.com, and I’ve spent years delving into the intricacies of firearms, including the concept of headspace. In the simplest terms,… Read more »

One way we try to offer customer service…

An Ebook that we sometimes send to clients to answer questions: Gunsmith Tools, Cutters & Gauges – A Primer We provide this book because it contains information from the four major reamer and gauge makers in the industry and more.  We have no way of knowing the experience level of the customers we are working… Read more »

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After Market Pistol Barrels

In 2018 a new condition became obvious to us here at 4D Reamer Rentals LTD. In the past we saw certain reamers receive damage because of aftermarket cylinders out of Russia or China.  They were hardened by the maker to the point that only Carbide tooling could be used on them successfully.  We had clients… Read more »

What is chip welding?

The Chamber reamers that we carry at 4D Reamer Rentals LTD are all High Speed Steel (HSS). When we inspect reamers upon return from rental we look for a few things. Obvious damage of any kind. (dings, chips, modifications, burns, rounded edges to name a few) Dirt/metal chips from the reaming process Oil (in excess)… Read more »

To Laugh or Not to Laugh, That is the Question.

You hear some things on the phone that really make you laugh when you rent tools.  They might not be funny to the average tool user but maybe we need to share them to clear up some misunderstandings? One of my favorites is, “That barrel has been in the lathe forever waiting for the reamer.”… Read more »

Me Me, its all about Me

Why Are There NO Good Gunsmiths Around Here?

Diplock’s Syndrome For those of you who have not read Fred Zeglin’s book on Wildcat Cartridges, here is a little excerpt you might find amusing. “Diplock’s Syndrome,”  a syndrome contracted by gunsmiths.  The cause is close contact with clients or customers who lack patience, and often what we used to call common courtesy.  Custom guns are hand… Read more »