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Old 12-04-2014, 06:39 AM
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Ok this is the first time I have used a gunsmith and maybe I just don't know what to expect. That being said, when I had the sights put on I also asked for the trigger to be polished. I don't mind the pull but wanted a smoother action.

This is my question. I took my shield out last night and noticed an oily seepage around the base of the trigger, so I wiped it off. I field stripped the gun and found a big glob of what appears to be some kind of lubricant around that little lever you use to field strip with. I also found an oily substance in the cavity in the back of the grip. I wiped all this out the best I could.

This morning I have the oily seepage around the base of the trigger again. Is this ok? Seems like an awful lot of lubricant.
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That's what can happen when dealing with someone that pass's them self off as a ed-u-me-cated "gun smith" . Is your trigger smoothed up or just heavily greased . It might be time to watch various videos on stripping a your model down like from apex and break yours down for a good cleaning with a very light "lube" in a few spots.

Seems like every town has someone that calls him self a gun smith when there really more like the oil change and tire guy at the auto dealer that calls him self a "mechanic" . No , he's not a mechanic. Some can do certain a minor job but there not really a gun smith.

Your pistol only needs a couple drops of lube to function properly . No grease needed.

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Old 12-04-2014, 08:29 AM
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That's what can happen when dealing with someone that pass's them self off as a ed-u-me-cated "gun smith" . Is your trigger smoothed up or just heavily greased .
This is what I am wondering. Did he do the work or just lube it. Charged me $45 for it.

Can I also ask what to look for when choosing a gunsmith?

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Old 12-04-2014, 11:41 AM
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Can you supply the name of the gunsmith who performed the work on your gun? Since I live in the SW Florida area and generally know some of the so called gunsmiths during my tenure with law enforcement, I can probably ascertain if he or she is a fly by night so called gunsmith. When acquiring an experienced gunsmith, check out his FFL license, where he or she completed the certification and from what school or accredited Gunsmithing school. Also, check out some of his or her previous customers for recommendation of the work performed and to what degree of satisfaction was the job completed. Check out AGI's DVD armorer's course on that particular gun. They are well done and if you know the design, function and repair on any gun, you can ascertain the problem and correct it with confidence.

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Old 12-05-2014, 06:44 AM
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Also who he did his 2 year apprenticeship with before getting a certification .
Only real gun smith I still know of down there is in naples. He should be a old guy today and probably not cheap but I have been gone for 17 years .
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You could do any upgrades needed your self. There just not that hard to polish and wet sand what needs to be done to smooth it up along with rounds down range help too. And last resort apex firing pin block gets red of the grittiness in the pull.
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Old 12-06-2014, 10:27 AM
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Sounds like polishing compound that wasn't cleaned off. Cycling of the gun may have moved it around. Either way it never should have happened.

Don't go back.
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Old 12-06-2014, 01:43 PM
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I have tried two "gunsmiths" in my area and they were both absolute idiots. There should be some standard by which you can tell their qualifications.
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Sounds like some CLP and some gun grease. Wipe it and move on. If it's CLP, it will may seep out for a while.

Is the action any smoother? Can you see where it was polished?

What cavity? The one underneath by the mag base?
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I have tried two "gunsmiths" in my area and they were both absolute idiots. There should be some standard by which you can tell their qualifications.

Factory certifications and reputation only - please no government intervention/licensing.

On the other hand I do feel much better knowing that my barber is qualified according to the GA state Board of Barbers. No harm shall befall my hair follicles on their watch!

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Whenever I feel incapable of a repair my guns go back to S&W. I have never been disappointed but extremely pleased. Especially with their prices. Also they can do any trigger work you might want, be it revolvers or autos.

When in doubt, ship it out.
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About the only good thing about being a gun owner in Mass is that I can drive to Springfield in about 40 minutes.
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