Shotgun Gunsmith Dallas Area

[The Rattler]

I live in Plano, Texas and I would appreciate recommendations of a general purpose shotgun gunsmith in the North Dallas, Richardson, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Garland or other surrounding suburbs. I don't mind traveling a reasonable distance for a quality gunsmith who knows shotguns.

My shotguns are used for shooting clays, primarily trap. I doubt that there are any smiths who specialize only in shotguns, but the more experience with shotguns the better.

My regular gunsmith is quite good, but he now delegates most of the work to employees who are not as competent as he is.

Any help will be appreciated.

 

[MikePotts]

I'm no longer familiar with the North Texas area so can't advise there but if they are O/U or SxS guns the best guy for action & barrel work is Kirk Merrington down here near Kerrville.

http://www.merringtongun.com/about-kirk/

 

[The Rattler]

I'm no longer familiar with the North Texas area so can't advise there but if they are O/U or SxS guns the best guy for action & barrel work is Kirk Merrington down here near Kerrville.

http://www.merringtongun.com/about-kirk/

 

[The Rattler]

Many thanks. I bookmarked his web page. I appreciate his approach in disclosing he uses others to help him. It creates confidence that they are competent too.

 

[The Rattler]

Many thanks. I bookmarked his web page. I appreciate his approach in disclosing he uses others to help him. It creates confidence that they are competent too.

I am still looking for a Dallas area gunsmith.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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[Reinz]

I grew up in Dallas and was disappointed with the gunsmiths I had used.
I moved away 25 years ago, so I would not know. But I know what I would do.

Since you shoot Clays and Trap, find out who the local hardcore gamers use. They usually have very nice expensive shotguns and won't just let any Smith put a screwdriver to their guns.
If they have to ship them off, that oughta tell ya something.

 

[The Rattler]

Good idea. Thanks a lot.

 

[MikePotts]

That is a good idea try here for starters:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-Gun-Club/149582921750393

 

[Brassguy]

I have a 70 year old 20 gauge model 12 that locked up on me. Took it to Driving Nails Gunsmithing in Springtown TX and they did a great job.