No , I guess we are lucky. Here in Baton Rouge there are four gunsmith's . In the New Orleans area ( 90 minutes away) are another four or five.
Within driving distance is the legendary Clark's Custom Guns.
Finding a gunsmith around here has never been a problem.

There is no reason to be fearful of shipping the gun back to the factory or to a smith for work . The gun's not working right....insure it for the value of a replacement....if it gets stolen, you get money. If it gets to the factory (usually that is what happens) they will repair and return insured. I don't see where you can loose !
Sometimes you gotta just do it. I've returned a few and every one got there and came back.
Gary