Proofhouse Turnaround Times

[ovenpaa]

You can always walk them in by appointment which speeds things up, however our customers usually ask for a London mark (No idea why!) And there is no way I am driving to London as it is a day out of my life.

[Gh0st]

I'm guessing it will just be a case of waiting then.

[Tony-c]

You can always walk them in by appointment which speeds things up, however our customers usually ask for a London mark (No idea why!) And there is no way I am driving to London as it is a day out of my life.

know the feeling, drive all way across country, then across central London, park up n sit patiently outside for a few hours.. LOL

great place though and love being nosey

not sure if they doing same day at moment, think they were stopping them for a bit as they so busy, but I was told that 2nd hand a couple month back

last lot of guns took 9 weeks on instant proof

got more to go soon, wont hold breath hahaha

[Gh0st]

well, in the grand scheme of things 8 weeks is not that long.

Does anyone know what the actual process is for proofing? what gets done? how long per gun?

[ovenpaa]

From memory it is as follows:

Visually inspect and headspace firearm.
Stuff the firearm in a vice in a secure room, attach a lanyard to the trigger, load a proof round, retire outside and yank the string.
Load a second proof round that may be oiled and repeat.
Remove, visually inspect and headspace again
Stamp or engrave as required.

10 minutes ish.

[Gh0st]

10 mins. And there’s an 8 week lead time.... how many firearms are they storing.

[ovenpaa]

How many? Well London is usually knee deep in stuff and when I called in last they had deacts by the stillage full ready to be checked.

[Tony-c]

the place is a cross between an Aladins cave and a tardis LOL

need to bear in mind there 100's and hundreds of guns, 1 or 2 guys working

lot of them will need unpacking from transit packaging, then repacking once they are tested

it all soon stacks up

[Gh0st]

Are they able to proof guns the same day? Assuming it costs more?

[majordisorder]

Are they able to proof guns the same day? Assuming it costs more?

Yep, had 4 proofed in 2.5 hours last week. Just enough time for a bacon roll and coffee. From booking to the appointment was 3 weeks. I think they do 2 days / week for "same day" service.