1911 Gunsmith near Bloomsburg?

**swilliamsny** · October 22nd, 2013, 12:38 PM

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?

**joe40x** · October 30th, 2013, 12:38 PM

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.

**aloreman** · November 24th, 2013, 11:04 AM

Did you try sending it back to remington.

**aloreman** · November 24th, 2013, 11:05 AM

sorry missed that part. Where are you at in millville. Mabe we could go to the range and take a look at it

**tobyje** · November 24th, 2013, 09:38 PM

Try Colby Adler in Mainville. His shop is up on PeeWee Hill.

Bill

**FO 1/501** · November 24th, 2013, 10:41 PM

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.

**Scutter** · November 25th, 2013, 12:28 AM

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