Gunsmith for M65 IDPA

[Mr1911]

I'd like to have a 65 worked over for IDPA SSR competition. Can anyone recommend a really top-notch smith to do the job? I think I'd go with Grant Cunningham, but he has a two-year waiting list when he's taking new work (not taking any now).

Any recommendations for holsters?

 

[Hapworth]

There are many outstanding S&W revolversmiths out there -- the following list is indeed incomplete, but based on your needs, here are a few:

Sandy Garrett, Northern Virginia Gun Works
Frank Glenn, Accuracy Unlimited
Andy Hovarth out of Ohio
Mark Hartshorne, Pinnacle High Performance
Karl Sokol, Chestnut Mountain Sports
Matt Almeda, Revolver Armorer
Cylinder & Slide
Gemini Customs
Teddy Jacobson, Actions by T
Apex Tactical
D.O. Reichard, Sand Burr Gun Ranch

Let us know what you do and how it goes...

 

[Mr1911]

Thanks very much!!!

 

[shawn mccarver]

I'd like to have a 65 worked over for IDPA SSR competition. Can anyone recommend a really top-notch smith to do the job? I think I'd go with Grant Cunningham, but he has a two-year waiting list when he's taking new work (not taking any now).

Any recommendations for holsters?

Why don't you send it to S&W for one of their Performance Center actions - you can even pay a small extra fee for "express service."

Master Revolver Action Package $165
Trigger Stop
Chamfer Charge Holes
Polish Rebound Spring, Hammer Stud and Yoke Barrel Bosses
Detail Lockwork Surfaces
Stone Hammer and Trigger Contact Areas
Test Fire for Function
Express Service $185

Precision Gunsmithing - Smith & Wesson

From S&W's site:

Express Service:

Fast 5-Day turnaround on select Gunsmithing Packages
Priority Pick-up and Delivery Service
Customer must call Customer Service at 1-800-331-0852 to set up Express Service
Round-trip Freight and Handling Prepaid and Billed at Corporate Rate
(Note: This cost not included in prices shown)
Express Service Packages are designed for unaltered guns 1990 and newer. Finishing and major component replacement (barrel, cylinder, frame or slide) cannot be done as Express Service.

 

[KevMc]

+1 for D.O. Reichard, Sand Burr Gun Ranch.
I've had him do several revolvers for me and am very pleased!!