Smith & Wesson Performance Center® Gunsmithing Services

[pacecars]

What are the yay and nays for using them for simple stuff? I need the chambers on my 610 no dash chamfered and wouldn't mind have the action smoothed up and was thinking about having them do their Master Revolver Action Package and their express service. Any experiences or suggestions? I do has Walt Sherman in town but haven't talked to him in a long time.

 

[BlueOvalBandit]

Honestly, for the price you could buy all the tools and do it yourself and be money ahead. Both are not hard jobs and let you get familiar with the internal workings of your revolver, plus I have not been impressed with what has come out of PC lately and you get to keep your tools for future jobs or resell them and recoup costs.

A local gunsmith would be my second choice.

I'm sure tacking on shipping to S&W would add a considerable amount.

 

[wantmoresmiths]

My first choice would be Apex Tactical and my second choice would be Clark Custom Guns in Louisiana. S&W won't ship a gun with an extremely light action, simply because they don't want the liability issues associated with that type of work. Apex, Clark. and possibly TK custom cater to the competition shooters who demand the most from their revolvers. You might want to check out the revolver forum over at the Brian Enos site.

 

[Vectorxw8]

The first issue is time. I sent my 629 in for repairs and while it was there anyway I had them perform other work. The trigger job, tune, time, gap barrel to cylinders also had the cylinders chamfered. Huge help in using the speed loader. A trigger stop, the 20% lighter main spring and the muzzle crowned. OK I understand it was a lot of work but it took 4 months to get it back. Paying to get it done faster is the only way to go and after everything was said and done, a local gunsmith could do all the work just as good for a lot less money. The only work I would have them do in the future is magnaporting and that is it. IMHO Scott

 

[Hapworth]

The first issue is time. I sent my 629 in for repairs and while it was there anyway I had them perform other work. The trigger job, tune, time, gap barrel to cylinders also had the cylinders chamfered. Huge help in using the speed loader. A trigger stop, the 20% lighter main spring and the muzzle crowned. OK I understand it was a lot of work but it took 4 months to get it back. Paying to get it done faster is the only way to go and after everything was said and done, a local gunsmith could do all the work just as good for a lot less money. The only work I would have them do in the future is magnaporting and that is it. IMHO Scott

Frankly, four months is excellent turnaround; nationally recognized revolversmiths generally have a one to two year wait list just to get to send them your revolver. High quality but lesser known ones take about the time S&W did for you.

Anyone who can turn that much work around in significantly less time either isn't in demand (which can have many reasons, some not so good), or is an exceptionally well-kept secret.

How'd you like the finished job?

Also, S&W to my knowledge doesn't port; it's outsourced.

 

[cometpx4]

Performance center gunsmithing

I have had them perform dozens of projects for me over 20 years from barrel installs, to sight changes, refinishing, trigger jobs, repairs, combat packages etc..
I have never had one complaint. In fact, i have received calls from Vito when he has my gun on his bench, and he recommends additional/different work. I have never turned down his suggestions and have always been very satisfied.

 

[Hapworth]

I have had them perform dozens of projects for me over 20 years from barrel installs, to sight changes, refinishing, trigger jobs, repairs, combat packages etc..
I have never had one complaint. In fact, i have received calls from Vito when he has my gun on his bench, and he recommends additional/different work. I have never turned down his suggestions and have always been very satisfied.

Have you had work done in the last year or two, and are there specific 'smiths best for particular work and can they be requested?

 

[Vectorxw8]

Frankly, four months is excellent turnaround; nationally recognized revolversmiths generally have a one to two year wait list just to get to send them your revolver. High quality but lesser known ones take about the time S&W did for you.

Anyone who can turn that much work around in significantly less time either isn't in demand (which can have many reasons, some not so good), or is an exceptionally well-kept secret.

How'd you like the finished job?
Also, S&W to my knowledge doesn't port; it's outsourced.

I have found I have a love affair with it now, the difference is like night and day. The trigger stop with the combat trigger makes a great difference. Its smooth as glass both single and even more so in double action. I now put more rounds in the 10 ring firing double action than single now. The lighter main spring makes it much easier to fire. I just love it, there are no complaints with the work done at all. I don't know if they farm out the magnaporting out but its now done using high power lasers and I know they are not cheap. Scott

 

[Rpg]

I wouldn't use S&W for trigger work: they won't produce as nice a trigger as my gunsmith will, I suspect because of corporate liability concerns.

S&W doesn't know your skill level or intended use and are working for the lowest common denominator.

If I needed work on a newer S&W (I don't have any so this is hypothetical ) I would consider them.

Likewise, if I wanted a re-nickel finish job, I'd consider S&W.

I wouldn't let them do a re-blue: they seem to have forgotten how.

However, for the revolvers that interest me, my gunsmith is my first choice.

Folks need to remember that good gunsmith work will almost always take time: 8-12 months is very good turn around.