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  • robertc1216

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    I am looking for a Gunsmith in NW Houston. Does anyone have some recommendations. I want some work done to a 1911, also some work done previously, done correctly.
    Thanks
    Robert
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    RACER X

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    Cypress armory has a Smith

    Used to be one at Hotwells, last time I was there

    sent from my cell phone, far far away but still monitored by the NSA
     

    Acera

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    John Dixon is worth the drive. He might meet you half way. He only does 1911's and a number of members on here have had really good experiences with him.
     

    40Arpent

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    At the bottom of the pistols page. He lists some of the manufacturers he works on, Smith and Wesson isn't listed...

    The plot continues to thicken. :rolleyes: Your original post should have included that you were looking for a 1911-specific 'smith who works on S&W. Have you thought about calling V-berg to ask if he'll work on a S&W?
     

    Acera

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    Ed Vandenberg is a good smith also. However his lead times can be daunting. It's a part time gig for him and getting in touch with him regarding progress on the gun and estimated completion time is always problematic. Knowing that up front will help with dealing with him. I tend to go to him for some shotgun stuff and just about everything FN/FAL. However I am prepared to wait 6 weeks also.



    LOL, John was my recommendation!

    The 'great minds think alike' comment comes to mind :D
     

    hardcase60

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    This guy was around doing work on LE 1911's when I was just a puppy. Once upon at time he was considered one of the best.

    Mueschke Mfg.
    Herman Mueschke
    1003 Columbia St
    Houston, Texas 77008

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    robertc1216

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    The plot continues to thicken. :rolleyes: Your original post should have included that you were looking for a 1911-specific 'smith who works on S&W. Have you thought about calling V-berg to ask if he'll work on a S&W?
    Yes I should have mentioned 1911 specific. But I didn't realize a smith and Wesson would any different from other manufacturers. but I plan on calling both John and V-berg and talking to them both. Thanks
     

    robertc1216

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    Ed Vandenberg is a good smith also. However his lead times can be daunting. It's a part time gig for him and getting in touch with him regarding progress on the gun and estimated completion time is always problematic. Knowing that up front will help with dealing with him. I tend to go to him for some shotgun stuff and just about everything FN/FAL. However I am prepared to wait 6 weeks also.





    The 'great minds think alike' comment comes to mind :D
    I dont mind an extended lead time if it means its done right the first time and doesn't have to go back. this 1911 has been to someone twice so far and both times it needed to go back.
     

    robertc1216

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    This guy was around doing work on LE 1911's when I was just a puppy. Once upon at time he was considered one of the best.

    Mueschke Mfg.
    Herman Mueschke
    1003 Columbia St
    Houston, Texas 77008

    hardcase60
    Well he may be the closest to me. thanks I will talk to him too. Is that a store front?
     
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