a good PA 1911 gunsmith

[mrbb2]

OK anyone know of a very good gun smith known for working on 1911 framed pistols?
and also a good gun smith for a revolver
I have a few that I am looking to have some work done to
appreciate honest replys

[blottermachine]

what kind of work?

[bigdawgbeav]

I would imagine any gunsmith worth his/her salt knows how to work on a 1911. If they don't, then I don;t think I could trust them with any gun.

[IntenseImage]

The main smith at Sarcos in Easton worked for Kimber and even setup their 1911 production lines ... May be a good place to start.

[mrbb2]

well Ok Guys
I for sure will not say all gun smiths can work on
and build HIGH quality 1911's
there is a big difference between working on one and enhancing one
one is basic skill's, one is having some above average abilities and make pieces of art in my eye's rather than just installing parts on one!

I have a 10 mm I am looking to build up to a more reliable and accurate gun, with some idea's on what I want done
I am looking to find a Smith in PA that has build some 10mm 1911 framed pistols and see what they have done and what they suggest, and then take it from there

[9x23]

www.garthwaite.com
Won't install a thumb safety, barrel bushing,or restake your plunger tube but, if you want a custom 1911/ BHP that flat out RUNS, call him. One of a handful of best 1911/BHP smiths in the world. Oh, did I mention he's in Watsontown?

[mrbb2]

www.garthwaite.com
Won't install a thumb safety, barrel bushing,or restake your plunger tube but, if you want a custom 1911/ BHP that flat out RUNS, call him. One of a handful of best 1911/BHP smiths in the world. Oh, did I mention he's in Watsontown?

Well thanks, I already contacted him, Vie a e mail been waiting on a reply
and yes he is an outstanding smith
and I hope if things work out he and I can build this gun to what I want!

[9x23]

You won't wait long. He tends to answer emails in the early am's.

[jb7304]

Check out Jim Milks at Innovative Custom Guns. He was formerly the gunsmith at Evolution Gun Works (EGW) in Quakertown but has started his own company.

http://www.innovativecustomguns.com/

[mrbb2]

well thanks guys for all the replys and suggestions
I have decided to hold off as every one I contacted I am interested in, is way back logged, and asked me if I could wait a few months and get back to them, so thats where I'm at
oh well, I have other toys to play with till then i guess!