1911 Gunsmith in Western PA

**MikeStull** · April 29th, 2014, 08:32 PM

I want to have some work done to my Colt Commander (04091U). Nothing extraordinary: gold dot front sight, low profile snag free rear sight, trigger job, fit a barrel and bushing, polish the feed ramp, tune the extractor, etc. Basic tuning and reliability work for a carry weapon.

I live in North Allegheny and would be willing to travel so I am asking PFOA members to recommend a smith in the area that is accepting work. If you would be so kind as to include telephone number and/or link it would be most appreciated.

**sprrdhawk44** · April 29th, 2014, 08:38 PM

Allegheny Gun works.

http://alleghenygunworks.com/

**gator39** · May 7th, 2014, 07:38 PM

Halstead Machine, in Slippery Rock.
Just off of rt. 8.
He specializes in 1911s and does very good work.
It has been a few years since I took anything to him so I do not have his number but it should be easy enough to look up.

**jb7304** · May 9th, 2014, 05:18 PM

Check out Jim Milks at Innovative Custom Guns. He did some work for me when he was the gunsmith at Evolution Gun Works.

http://www.innovativecustomguns.com/

**warpath9809** · May 9th, 2014, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by gator39

Halstead Machine, in Slippery Rock.
Just off of rt. 8.
He specializes in 1911s and does very good work.
It has been a few years since I took anything to him so I do not have his number but it should be easy enough to look up.

I agree he does great work with reasonable prices. Here is a link to his contact info. http://hallstoncustom.com/21522.html