Who's a good One??

[a44mag4dave]

Who in the Austin area is a good smith?? When I come home in June I might need some Mod's done to a 1911 and I need a Good gunsmith. Thanks in advanced... DAVE

 

[phatcyclist]

Hank Fleming on South Congress

www.hankgun.com

 

[a44mag4dave]

Thank you SIR.... I am in the Killeen area so that wont be too far of a drive for a quality smiff..

 

[Texas1911]

Hey Dave, I've been meaning to stop by Hank's shop and talk to him. I'll let you know when I do because he is in a incredibly convenient area for me.

 

[a44mag4dave]

Thanks for the look out!! I will only be home for a short time and wont have a lot of time to just driving around.... Do you know anybody else, the more options the better?

Thanks again.

DAVE

 

[phatcyclist]

Thanks for the look out!! I will only be home for a short time and wont have a lot of time to just driving around.... Do you know anybody else, the more options the better?

Thanks again.

DAVE

There is also a guy named Robert Butell (sp) in Bee Caves at a place called Sportsman's Finest I think. He has a really long waiting list though.

 

[glock34insa]

Benny Hill is really good too

 

[mac79912]

In my town I use a guy named Verle Oconnor.He is a great gunsmith that I have dealt with many times.

 

[R.Scott]

Here in Houston my vote would have to go to Eddie Jimenea. He did a trigger job and "fluff and buff" on my Kimber. Made a smooth shooter an outstanding smooth shooter.

 

[a44mag4dave]

Thanks for the responses guys... Now I have to figure out what sights to go with....

Thanks... DAVE

 

[Army 1911]

Mag 4 Dave

I like your signature but its not the cop that's too heavy... it's all the doughnuts you have to carry too!

 

[ReVrEnD_0341]

Dave, what kind of shooting are you going to do with your 1911? I have had great experiences with the XS big dots. You just have to learn them/snap in a bit before you go shoot with them the first time.

 

[DoubleAction]

Here in Houston my vote would have to go to Eddie Jimenea. He did a trigger job and "fluff and buff" on my Kimber. Made a smooth shooter an outstanding smooth shooter.

Where can I find this gunsmith?

 

[Wayne]

Hey Dave, Might want to checkout Jim Myers at One Hole Gunworks. He is a lot closer. Out near Stillhouse Lake. Worth a trip just to look at the stuff he has built. http://www.oneholegunworks.com/ May be cooler where you are than it is here LOL

 

[a44mag4dave]

Cooler? Ha.

Hey thanks Wayne.
I will have to go check him out the next time I am in the neighborhood. Yeah its a little cooler here, most days this week we have been hitting 125, 10-15 mph winds with a light dusting of sand... If you've been here you know what its like. I opted to get me a SIG P6 instead. Love it, no regrets... Just wish I could have them here....

 

[TexasFats]

There is also a guy named Robert Butell (sp) in Bee Caves at a place called Sportsman's Finest I think. He has a really long waiting list though.

I have used him. He is very good, but I had to wait about six weeks or so to get my gun back. He was also about $50 - $100 cheaper than Briley, in Houson would have been. However, I may try the one on South Congress. He is a lot closer to me. I have a Walther PP that needs a detail strip and, maybe, a new sear or hammer. A bit of a problem with the hammer following the slide back down. It didn't double on me, but I don't want to take the chance. Or, it could have been that garbage ammo that I bought at Red's.

 

[2Many]

I used the smith at Sportsmans Finest as well to tune and detail clean my combat commander. It took 12 weeks but was reasonably priced.

 

[bfm0072]

I have heard some good things about Alan Tillman, ART Enterprises.