Best S&W Gunsmith for timing?

[OldSWuser]

I can very highly recommend Dave at Defensive Creations in Alliance, Ohio. I also know of an expert in both Colt and Smith revolvers in Western Michigan.

I know off the subject but my wife is from Alliance.

 

[walkin' trails]

In regard to your question about S&W gunsmiths, I've only had one revolver noticeably out of time - it spit back at my face (I always wear shooting glasses). It's been back to S&W twice for that and accuracy issues and likely going a third time. It's a .22 J-frame. I know that there is crap .22 ammo, and I've shot a fair amount over the years, but it seems magnified in that particular revolver. So to answer your question about whether or not S&W gunsmiths can fix timing, consider all your options. I only deal with them because the gun is under warranty.

Don't necessarily give up on local smiths but at least talk to them or visit to see how experienced they are with wheel guns. If you don't feel comfortable, send them out to Hamilton Bowen, TJ Custom, or some of the revolver gurus others have suggested. The art of revolver smithing is a dying art, and it seems like S&W's designers are more focused on drop in parts replacement than had fitting. I talked to a student from a popular gunsmith school about revolvers and learned his interest was more to be able to assembly AR kits and builds than actual gunsmithing.

 

[PauldL]

This thread makes me wonder if Gunblue490 would take any work?
I reckon he might be as the young kids say, "The Final Boss" of S&W Gunsmiths

 

[swagmeister]

Clark Custom Guns is still in business. I live 15 miles from the shop and have done business with them for many years. Closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Friday 8:00 to 4:00. They don't answer the phone on Wed to allow the gunsmiths to work uninterrupted. Sat 8:00 to noon. Ask for Clay.

 

[eb07]

You don't say where you are at but Nelson Ford in Phoenix is the master. I use Frank for my 1911s. Nelson for my revolvers.

 

[eb07]

Here you go

A few on the list have passed.

Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part I – RevolverGuy.Com

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Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part II – RevolverGuy.Com

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Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part III – RevolverGuy.Com

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[Tallboy]

Here you go

A few on the list have passed.

Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part I – RevolverGuy.Com

revolverguy.com

Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part II – RevolverGuy.Com

revolverguy.com

Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part III – RevolverGuy.Com

revolverguy.com

Wow, goldmine!!!

 

[shovelmike]

This thread makes me wonder if Gunblue490 would take any work?
I reckon he might be as the young kids say, "The Final Boss" of S&W Gunsmiths

Gunblue 490 is one of my very favorites to watch, a great old gentleman and revolver expert. I have watched in awe as he completely disassembled revolvers, explaining their inner workings in detail.