top notch wesson smith?

[beagleye]

I am looking for a top shelf smith and wesson gunsmith. I am near Asheville NC so south east is best but if I need to ship it then that's what I'll do.

Thanks, Pete

 

[PMRet]

If we've got one anywhere close I'd like to know also. I always send my S&W work to Frank Smith at LSG Manufacturing in Comanche, TX.

 

[kennyb]

i would go with S&W in springfield

 

[mikepriwer]

While the wait may be long, try Dave Chicoine in Gastonia.

Mike Priwer

 

[cgt4570]

While the wait may be long, try Dave Chicoine in Gastonia.

Mike Priwer

I'll second that recommendation.

 

[45times6]

Dennis Reichard at Sand Burr Gun Ranch. Second to none, in my opinion.

 

[cjtraining]

Hyatt Gun Shop in Charlotte has three on staff.

 

[beagleye]

awesome dudes thanks!!!

Now I just have to decide.

Pete

 

[Have gun-will travel]

Baity's custom guns
2623 Boone trail North Wilksboro,NC
phone 336-667-8785
Leonard Baity has been in business since 1980 and I think he is still an authorized S&W repair center.He has repaired several revolvers for me .Fantastic on S&W 's Give him a call

 

[Bugs Bunny]

Great post - I am kicking myself for not having posted this before sending my last S&W for a barrel fit.

 

[Bert Man]

Baity's custom guns
2623 Boone trail North Wilksboro,NC
phone 336-667-8785
Leonard Baity has been in business since 1980 and I think he is still an authorized S&W repair center.He has repaired several revolvers for me .Fantastic on S&W 's Give him a call

This. Am not from N.C. but know of Leonard Baity and have seen some of his work. He is top notch without a doubt. A master with S&W revolvers.

 

[PattonTime]

Smith work and repair

Number one , all should remember that after 1989 most all repair is covered under warranty, I believe in using Smith themselves for all work they will do. Now, there are many things they will not do, but I want to point out that in my experience they canbe less expensive then local guys and always have the right tools and fixtures to change barrels for example.
Remember, gun repair is not like car repair, the manufactures themselves are available to us at the same or often less cost, why would one ship to anyone else.
Now , with all that said, for little things , I do often use my local guy, but , to change a barrel ? no thanks I will go with Smith , same price $60.00 !
I also often send in two or three guns at once which helps a lot with shipping expense.Just my two cents !

 

[Marksman]

Jim Stroh
Alpha Precision
Comer,GA

Jim is tops as far as I am concerned, he is a member of the Pistolsmiths Guild and was pistolsmith of the year in 1999.

 

[Bugs Bunny]

Number one , all should remember that after 1989 most all repair is covered under warranty, I believe in using Smith themselves for all work they will do. Now, there are many things they will not do, but I want to point out that in my experience they canbe less expensive then local guys and always have the right tools and fixtures to change barrels for example.
Remember, gun repair is not like car repair, the manufactures themselves are available to us at the same or often less cost, why would one ship to anyone else.
Now , with all that said, for little things , I do often use my local guy, but , to change a barrel ? no thanks I will go with Smith , same price $60.00 !
I also often send in two or three guns at once which helps a lot with shipping expense.Just my two cents !

Amen on that, I always use the manu whenever possible

 

[DDG11]

1989 ? Who's got a smith made after 89 ? Sorry... don't own, and not in the market for any made after 82.

 

[beagleye]

Good advice!!

Thanks one and all.

Pete

 

[EricInAZ]

Check with Frank Glenn, e-mail: [email protected]

When selecting a "Factory Authorized" S&W gunsmith, be aware that the S&W factory school was open mainly to LEO & Military gunsmiths, so the Smith 'smith in your area may be just some guy with a screwdriver & some Smith & Wesson Stationery.

My Dad, a Smith & Wesson shooter & collector, lives in Tucson and said that the Factory guys in Tucson aren't any good. I know of 2 in Arizona - one is Frank Glenn & the other is Nelson Ford (thegunsmith.com).

Both are highly recommended.

 

[RHINOWSO]

Matt at the Revolver Armorer did great work on my 640-1 (action work, trigger polish, chamfer cylinders, night sight install) and 65-3 (already had a smooth trigger but he fixed a strain screw problem, chamfered the cylinders, and installed an orange insert in the front sight). They are in Southern VA, great people and great work.

Revolver Armorer

I've heard great things about Apex as well, but used Matt since I was local at the time and could drop my revolvers off and talk about the work I wanted done.

Welcome to Apex Tactical Specialties, Inc.

Rhino

 

[SW CQB 45]

you have many choices and I am sure they are all good.

the two I have used in the past

Nelson Ford in AZ
Bob Jones in Mississippi

I am sending two competition pieces to Jones this winter.

 

[pfcustom]

S&W Smith in Asheville

We are just out the road near Erwin High School.

P. F. Custom Guns
18 Sunset Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9487

What are you needing to have done?

Thanks:
Phil Flack