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ICANHITHIMMAN
03-08-09, 14:35
I need some work done on my colt just little things but the guy I use does not do this type of work.

I was hopeing someone here could give me a recomdation for a smith?
rubberneck
03-08-09, 15:30
I have used Don Williams at the Action Works and George Smith at EGW. Both are as good at wrenching on guns as anyone else out there. I haven't used but have heard really good things about Scott Mulkern of SDM Fabricating, Marc Morganti from Gemini Custom and Jim Garthwaite from friends that have. Depending on what you want done expect to wait a couple of months.
decodeddiesel
03-08-09, 17:48
What work do you need done? If it's simple stuff I can recommend the Springfield Armory custom shop or Evolution Gun Works. Both should do excellent work and have cheap prices and fast turn around times.

Oh and BTW please don't use all caps for your thread title, thanks.
Hersh
03-08-09, 19:19
Bob Rodgers does excellent work. He's not currently taking on any major build projects, but still does things like mods., maintenance and reliability type jobs.

http://www.rodgerspistolsmithing.com/
SeriousStudent
03-08-09, 20:31
Where are you? It's never a bad idea to support a local smith, and you can carry the pistol there in person, and show them exactly what you want.

I had a 1911 worked on by Ken Crawley here in Texas, and he does excellent work. Reasonable prices, good turnaround time, and a pleasant man to deal with.

http://www.crawleycustom.com/about.php
SHIVAN
03-08-09, 20:33
I use Wayne Novak's shop when I need "minor things" done on 1911's. Reliability jobs, trigger installs, pin installs and fitament, etc.
ICANHITHIMMAN
03-08-09, 20:44
I would love to use a local guy but there arnt any! I live in Western NY. I used Benny Hill in TX for my slide but he does not do the other stuf I want.

I want my front strap checkered, mag well beveled, bevertail grip saftey, and a new trigger.

I am looking for someone that I can send it to and it will not be gone for a year. Benny has it back to you in a week.

Thanks for the help

DECODEDDEISEL sorry the caps bothered you
decodeddiesel
03-08-09, 21:07
I would love to use a local guy but there arnt any! I live in Western NY. I used Benny Hill in TX for my slide but he does not do the other stuf I want.

I want my front strap checkered, mag well beveled, bevertail grip saftey, and a new trigger.

I am looking for someone that I can send it to and it will not be gone for a year. Benny has it back to you in a week.

Thanks for the help

DECODEDDEISEL sorry the caps bothered you

Sounds like a perfect job for the Springfield Armory Custom Shop.

No problem on the caps, sometimes it just gets out of control when a bunch of people start doing it.
Sam
03-08-09, 21:13
Chuck Rogers is accepting work at the moment to pay his taxes :)

http://www.rogersprecision.com/
SHIVAN
03-08-09, 21:29
Chuck Rogers is accepting work at the moment to pay his taxes :)

http://www.rogersprecision.com/

100% recommendation to use Chuck Rogers for this work!!!
rubberneck
03-08-09, 21:44
For that sort of work EGW has a short waiting list (12 weeks last time I checked) and then it takes about a month. Novak has a short turnaround (a couple of weeks) but unlike SHIVAN I had a really bad experience with Wayne and his crew (Kevin Stump) and would never trust them with one of my guns again, under any circumstances. YMMV.
VooDoo6Actual
03-08-09, 21:59
+1 Chuck Rogers

Steve Morrison @ Mars Armament is excellent as well.
Vic303
03-08-09, 22:19
You might see if Virgil Tripp of Tripp Research is doing the sort of smithing you need.
padwan
03-09-09, 00:36
+1 on Jim Garthwaite. His turnarounds are pretty good and no less than LAV has recommended and patronized his work.
021411
03-09-09, 01:11
I've used Marc Morganti in the past and he did excellent work on my 1911. :cool:
Paul45
03-09-09, 21:24
I have had work done on 1911's and Browning HP's by both of the Smith's below. I trust and recommend their work.
www.fletchercustompistols.com
www.Jardinescustom.com

Richard Fletcher currently has 2 of mine at the shop - a 1911 and a HP. He did a great HP for me last year.
MX5
03-10-09, 20:23
Defensive Creations in Alliance, OH.

http://www.defensivecreations.com/
ballistic
03-10-09, 20:39
Mike LaRocca (http://www.laroccagunworks.com/custom_1911.shtml) in Worcester, MA.
Dozer
03-10-09, 21:46
Dave Erickson @ conditionone.us does very nice work and is truly a pleasure to work with. He is very patient and alway willing to answer any and all questions you may have.
wesprt
03-11-09, 17:18
Lew and Tim at Grizzly Custom. His 1* Package on my gun took 3 or 4 weeks. Work is outstanding.

www.grizzlycustom.com/
The Dumb Gun Collector
03-11-09, 23:50
I have had good luck with Novak's.