Looking for 1911 gunsmith

[63Qcode]

Just "found" my old Colt Liteweight Commander and need to find someone who knows what they are doing to go through it completely . It was given to me by my late wife way back in 1980 and is still one of my favorites . I found a list of gunsmiths here when I did a search , but hoping someone can give me some directions with someone you have used ....... hopefully in the SE USA .
The gun was worked over by a really good 1911 gunsmith in the mid `80`s , but he`s no longer around ..... so , looking for someone who knows their way around this particular 1911 .

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

I had a wonderful experience with MARS Armament in Utah back in 2015.

[gunnerblue]

Nighthawk is in Arkansas and will work on customer-supplied 1911's.

[Pappabear]

Are you sure it needs to be worked on? If was gone over with a good smith before, time should not kill a bunch of internals. Maybe shoot it and see if it needs attention. Best of luck.

Nighthawk and Wilson are always good options but not cheap. But very good.

PB

[4325]

If it worked before then clean, lube, new springs and go 191”s aren’t fragile contrary to popular belief

[CPM]

Google Valor Precision and send it to Nick.

[ThirdWatcher]

Nighthawk is in Arkansas and will work on customer-supplied 1911's.

FWIW, I have three NHC 1911’s and I don’t think I’ve had a FTF with any of them.

[63Qcode]

Thanks for the replies .... the gun has been well used over the years , but not abused . Headed to the range later this week and will take it and run it for a while ..... don`t expect any problems as it was working fine when it was "lost" .
Yes , it does need cleaning and lube as its been sitting for more than a few years . I was just thinking it might need going over by someone who is a lot more familiar with 1911`s than me .

[Mr McSimon]

Google Valor Precision and send it to Nick.

Good advice

[NickySantoro]

In your place I would just clean it, and lube it, and shoot it. There are dozens upon dozens of videos on YouTube on the subject. Plenty of time for a smith if you have any issues.