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July 17th, 2013, 07:14 PM #1Grand Member
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1911 smiths
I had been working on a custom 1911 build from scratch with my uncle. Unfortunately his health started failing several months ago and we never got to finish it.
He passed away this morning in his sleep.
I tried to continue working on it myself but this was my first time doing this.
I've hit a wall right now where I'm not sure what to do. I see several issues but not sure how to remedy them, nor do I have many tools to remedy them (if they can even be remedied).
Is there a 1911 smith in the central PA area that you guys can recommend? I know Jim Garthwaite is about an hour from me and he has won awards.
Ideally, I'd like to find someone that would continue where my uncle left off in teaching me how to build this or at least let me watch as he works on it.
Also, I don't have much disposable income right now, so this might be something that has to wait awhile anyway.
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July 17th, 2013, 07:50 PM #2
Re: 1911 smiths
Garthwaite is one of the best in the nation. If you don't mind shipping it, look at Alchemy Custom. They're good people who do good work. A guy bought a rough 1911 that he thought was a Baer, but found out it wasn't. Alchemy Custom felt so bad, they took the gun and built him a sweet shooter, at no cost.
Others I would consider are Rogers Precision, Heirloom Precision, SACS, and Dave Severns.Last edited by sprrdhawk44; July 17th, 2013 at 07:53 PM.
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July 18th, 2013, 06:05 AM #3
Re: 1911 smiths
Sorry to hear about your uncle,
Give Bill Landon a call and talk to him about what you want to do he probably will be able to help you out.
He is located in the Hummelstown / Hershey area and his number is 717-566-2131 he is open in the evenings after 4:30.
Good luck.Every day's a Saturday
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July 18th, 2013, 06:43 AM #4Grand Member
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Re: 1911 smiths
Carlisle Gun Works is another option and it is closer to you. Mike specializes in 1911s.
www.carlislegunworks.com
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July 21st, 2013, 07:54 PM #5Junior Member
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Re: 1911 smiths
I agree with MT1. Mike at Carlisle Gun Works has reworked a 1911 for me and I was very pleased. Mine was a very basic military model. Mike installed a beaver tail grip safety and commander hammer, reworked the trigger pull, installed a new ejector and night sights. He smoothed and tightened the side to frame rail so it does not rattle like it did. Best of all he redid all the external metal parts, except the stainless steel slide, trigger and hammer, with a new black finish that is tough as nails. New wood grips finished the whole thing off. Gun shoots like a dream.
Highly recommend Mike at Carlisle Gun works! He is easy to get along with, listens to what you want and make recommendations and then completes the work as agreed to and in a timely fashion. All work done was at a very reasonable price, estimate was up front and there were no hidden expenses.
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August 9th, 2013, 12:32 AM #6Junior Member
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Re: 1911 smiths
Hi,
I don't know how long ago you posted about your 1911, but I am a gunsmith in Seven Valleys. I build custom 1911's and would be happy to help you out. You can get in touch with me at Sells Sporting Goods in Hanover. I do all of their repair work and I am at the store on Saturdays.
Tom
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August 19th, 2013, 06:12 PM #7Grand Member
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My aunt gave me all of my uncle's 1911 tools and spare parts. Now I just need to learn how to finish the rest.
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August 19th, 2013, 06:57 PM #8
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August 19th, 2013, 07:08 PM #9
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August 19th, 2013, 10:06 PM #10Grand Member
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