Finding a good gun shop and gunsmith

Gil Martin

A few weeks ago, I picked up an excellent used Winchester 20 gauge Model 1200 to go with a mint Model 1300 12 gauge I found last year. The 20 gauge came with a full choke plain barrel and that would have to be opened up to modified. On Saturday, I found a used Model 1200 20 gauge ventilated rib barrel with WinChokes in another gun shop and it was cheap. The used barrel did not have a bead. On the way home I stopped at my local gunsmith shop and he replaced the missing bead for free. My old eyes appreciated the larger bead.

I got home and looked at the Model 1300 and it had a teeny weeny bead so I went back to see the gunsmith. He replaced the bead with a larger one and again for no charge. I was so impressed that I paid for both beads. The point is, you cannot beat having a decent gun shop and a competent and friendly gunsmith. All the best...
Gil

slimjim

I agree. Sometimes they don't have to even be local. I found one in Idaho today based off some comments in a 4-year old post. He took care of me right away, mic'd the parts to make sure of their dimensions for me, and charged a reasonable price. I feel very fortuneate!

Joe Boleo

Gil,
I use the same gunsmith that you do. He does all my gun work. Take care...
Joe

WildHorse · Member Joined: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 184 Location: Nebraska

Don't keep him a secret boys---share the wealth

Gil Martin

WildHorse
If you want the name of my gunsmith, send a PM to me. He is a master 'smith, very friendly and reasonable. He does excellent work for a lot of people and tends to get backed up. If you can wait, he is the guy. All the best...
Gil

BigBlue

Gil,
If he's out near your shooting range, then I believe I know him.
Don

Gil Martin

BigBlue,
I know the guy near the gun club, but my guy is in Orefield. All the best...
Gil