SEI History, Awards & Press Photos

Smith Enterprise, Inc. (SEI) of Tempe, Arizona is a family business run by Ron Smith; its own website says it was established in 1910.

This page collects SEI's history in photos, grouped by theme: photos from the 1980s and Ron Smith's 1986 visit to Israel, Freedom Team awards from the Army, a unit certificate, a donated drug-detection dog, SHOT Show and TACOM visits, an American Rifleman article and a 2013 DOD scope mount contract.

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Early Years

Richard Smith Machining M14 Receivers

First posted on this blog in June 2011.

Richard Smith machining SEI M14 receivers from bar stock, view 1 of 2
Richard Smith machining SEI M14 receivers from bar stock, view 2 of 2

Richard Smith machining SEI M14 receivers from bar stock.

Ron Smith in Israel in 1986

First posted on this blog in June 2011.

Ron Smith with an IDF major and Mike Gruber in Israel, 1986

Israel, 1986: Smith Enterprise’s Ron Smith, on left, with a sniper rifle built by him in Mesa. Az, visits with an IDF Major. At right is Mike Gruber.

Richard Smith Shooting K-Gun and SEI M14s

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

Richard Smith shooting the early K-Gun and SEI M14s in the 1980s

Photos from the 80’s showing Richard Smith, Mike Gruber, and one of the Fabian brothers, shooting our early “K-Gun” and SEI built M14s.

Awards and Recognition

Two Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries of the Army Award SEI Freedom Team Awards

First posted on this blog in June 2011.

Freedom Team certificates of appreciation awarded to SEI by the Army

November 2009

Certificates of appreciation from the Army Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries of the Army for always giving our products away to help soldiers in need.

SEI Awarded a Certificate from 3-509 PIR while in Iraq

First posted on this blog in June 2011.

Certificate awarded to SEI by 3-509 PIR in Iraq

SEI awarded a certificate from 3-509 PIR while in Iraq.

Special Forces Flew Flag for SEI

First posted on this blog in June 2011.

Special Forces flag certificate presented to SEI, 11 August 2005

American flag flown over Iraq, presented to SEI, 11 August 2005.

Ron Smith is Now Part of TACOM "Dime Club"

First posted on this blog in December 2011.

Dime shot by Ron Smith at 110 yards at TACOM

When Ron Smith went to TACOM earlier in 2011 he was tested. He had to shoot a dime at 110 yards. This is very difficult to do. Not that many people are part of the "Dime Club" accept for the guys at TACOM. So on the second shot, Ron nails the dime at 110 yard with M118LR ammunition shooting a TRW that Ron dialed in there and was giving them some trouble. The ding on the rim is from when the dime hit the ground. Ron was there with Lee Emerson, Doug Carlstrom, and Mike Petersen.

SEI Receives Scope Mount Award From DOD

First posted on this blog in January 2013.

SEI is proud to announce it was awarded a contract for 66 each of our M4/M16 Carry Handle Scope Mount (PN 1037). The award number is SPM7L4-13-V-1984. Military customers can purchase this item by ordering NSN 1005-01-534-8696.

SEI's other NSNs can be found below:

1005-01-506-5750 - M14 5 Inch Scope Mount (2006)

5120-01-512-4959 - M4/M16 Armorers Wrench (1035)

1005-01-600-8577 - MK48/M240 Vortex Flash Hider (1041V)

1005-01-591-5825 - M4/M16/M249 Vortex Flash Hider (1001V)

1005-01-603-1401 - .50 Cal Vortex Flash Hider (6021)

1005-01-535-4385 - Scope Ring (7010)

1005-01-535-4374 - Scope Ring (7008)

1005-01-535-4423 - Scope Ring (7018)

1005-01-535-4417 - Scope Ring (7002)

1005-01-535-4395 - Scope Ring (7003)

1005-01-535-4430 - M14 ACOG Scope Mount (2005)

5855-01-506-5750 - M14 Scope Mount (2006)

1005-01-533-8160 - M14 Extended Scope Mount (2008)

1005-01-534-8696 - M4/M16 Carrying Handle Mount (1037)

1005-00-790-8766 - M14 Gas Cylinder (2070)

Community: The Donated Drug Dog

SEI Donates Dog to Bureau of Indian Affairs

First posted on this blog in June 2011.

Bureau of Indian Affairs banner with Officer White and canine Cindy, donated by SEI

September 11, 2009

A recruiting banner for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. On the far right stands Officer White, aka Rushing Bear, with his canine partner Cindy, who has made many drug busts. She was donated to the Bureau by Smith Enterprise.

Ron Smith Poses with SEI Donated Drug Dog

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

Ron Smith with Cindy, the drug dog SEI donated to the Bureau of Indian Affairs

Ron Smith with Cindy the drug dog, a member of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Canine Unit in North Dakota, serving the Three Aflliated Tribes, also known as the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation. Donated to the Bureau by Smith Enterprise, Cindy has been used for many successful drug arrests and is partnered with Lt. Jeff White (aka Rushing Bear).

TACOM and the M14 EBR Program

Ron Smith & John Bainer Went to TACOM to Meet with Doug Carlstrom and Mike Petersen

First posted on this blog in August 2011.

Ron Smith and John Bainer at TACOM with the M14 EBR program team, view 1 of 2
Ron Smith and John Bainer at TACOM with the M14 EBR program team, view 2 of 2

Here are some pictures when Ron Smith and John Bainer met with the folks at the TACOM who run the M14 EBR Program (among other programs). Ron and John had a great time and really appreciate the hospitality of the professional and dedicated team at TACOM.

Eric Poole Writes Article about the M14 EBR-RI Including SEI's Parts

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 1 of 7
Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 2 of 7
Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 3 of 7
Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 4 of 7
Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 5 of 7
Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 6 of 7
Eric Poole article on the M14 EBR-RI including SEI parts, view 7 of 7

Hey Doug and Friends,

Here is an article I wrote on the M14 EBR-RI after a visit to TACOM last year. I'd like to make this available to you in case you care to pass it around or post it on your respective websites to promote your products. My next project is to cover Ron Smith's great contributions to our soldiers.

Semper Fi,

Eric

Eric R. Poole, Editor

SIP Division, InterMedia Outdoors

Jimmy Thompson Commends SEI's Role in the MK14 MOD 1 EBR Program

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

MK14 EBR tested at Crane with SEI barrel and Vortex

Subject: Vortex technology

Mr. Smith,

I am writing to you to extend my appreciation for your innovative approach to suppressing muzzle flash with your Vortex flash hider. I recently had the opportunity to travel out to Crane Indiana and test the MK 14 MOD 1 EBR with the SEI 18 inch barrel and Vortex hider. It was a superb piece of technology, that not only performed as advertised but truly enhanced the weapons long range capabilities.

Your barrel delivered the level of accuracy so that engaging steel targets out to 950 yards was no problem, and at night the Vortex proved to be a mission- essential piece of equipment. Again, I just wanted to say job well done!

Regards,

Jimmy Thompson

SHOT Show and Facilities

Photo of SEI's Booth at the SHOT Show

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

Smith Enterprise booth at the 2010 SHOT Show

We had a great time at the SHOT Show in 2010. Our booth was visited by many soldiers, weapon manufacturers, and gun enthusiasts. Please come visit us again next year.

SEI Congratulates Richard Smith's Carson City Manufacturing Facility

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

Richard Smith's Carson City machine shop

SEI is pleased to congratulate Richard Smith and his manufacturing team, for their dedicated service and exceptional tradecraft for the past several decades. Richard’s team has been a great asset to SEI’s fast and superior weapon’s accessory manufacturing. We look forward to more years working together with our Cason City facility.

Customer Reviews and Press

Canadian Airforce Reviews SEI's M14 Parts

First posted on this blog in July 2011.

M1A built with Smith Enterprise parts by a Canadian Air Force member

Subject: A M1a built with Smith parts in Canada

To all interested:

I am a Member of the Canadian airforce. I was in the Army and still shoot competitively. I started this project 2 1/2 years ago and was finished last fall. Thanks for your advice and great parts. It shoots great! about 5/8" @ 100M, just a bit heavy...

Allan

NRA Magazine, The American Rifleman, Writes about the SEI M14

First posted on this blog in October 2012.

New article came out today from the American Rifleman. Not bad when the NRA writes a nice piece on the SEI M14s:

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/smith-m-14-rifles-review/

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