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October 22nd, 2013, 12:38 PM #1Member
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1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
I have a Remington R1, and have had trouble with the slide locking back. At first I wasn't sure if it was user error - whether I was limp wristing, or something. I tried a Chip McCormick magazine, but had a failure to feed right off the bat. So I had the LGS send the gun back to Remington. When I got it back, there was a paper with it that said they had repaired the slide stop.
Well, I took the gun out again, and had exactly the same thing happen. I found a recommendation for Jim Garthwaite, in Watsontown, not too far from me, but when I emailed him I got the impression he couldn't be bothered. Maybe because he has a good reputation and is really busy? I don't know. Does anyone else know of another good smith in the area? If you've had work done by Garthwaite, is it worth trying to get him to look at the gun?
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October 30th, 2013, 12:38 PM #2Junior Member
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Re: 1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
Jim is an superb 1911 smith..he is usually very busy and has quite a long leed time. He mainly does full house builds and does it exceptionally well.
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November 24th, 2013, 11:04 AM #3Member
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Re: 1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
Did you try sending it back to remington.
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November 24th, 2013, 11:05 AM #4Member
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Re: 1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
sorry missed that part. Where are you at in millville. Mabe we could go to the range and take a look at it
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November 24th, 2013, 09:38 PM #5Junior Member
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Re: 1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
Try Colby Adler in Mainville. His shop is up on PeeWee Hill.
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November 24th, 2013, 10:41 PM #6Active Member
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Re: 1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
I would send it back again with all your mag. with it.
If U need it repaired now? Try Sarco, in south side of Easton. See Chuck, he has worked for Kimber for over 9 years. Before taking on the gunsmithing at Sarco.
U know when the mag is empty it pushes up on the slide stop.NRA Life Member 03/2005
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Re: 1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?
Garthwaite is your man. And yes he is busy. I would suggest that you make an appointment to see him. Built two .45's for me and his work stands the test of time...(and rounds down range) ...Good luck
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