Tried a couple searches and I couldn't find what I was looking for.
I want to get the reciever of my BPS drilled and tapped for my scope base and I don't want Gobles to touch it. What other options do I have?
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Tried a couple searches and I couldn't find what I was looking for.
I want to get the reciever of my BPS drilled and tapped for my scope base and I don't want Gobles to touch it. What other options do I have?
I'd highly recommend contacting British Nick Makinson in Komoka, Ontario. His number is (519)471-5462 ; his work is highly recommended for d shotguns and rifles.
( He is old like me, so this is assuming he has not retired or passed on..:) )
I talked to him this aft and he told me he doesn't do pumps....is there anybody else withing a reasonable distance?
Your best bet would be Wortner Gun Works in Chatham...it's a bit of a drive, but he's arguably the best gunsmith around.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunterdave
i have heard there is a gunsmith in mt brydges in behind the post office,,i dont know his name or number,,if iam out that way tomorrow ill look into it and see what i can come up with,,
General Gun in Windsor. Well worth the drive
Try contacting al Simms in hamilton or silverdale rifle range. Both can recommend gunsmiths. Dealt with the gentlemen that silverdale recommended and was very prompt and great.
Best gun smith around and better pricing then nick. Arthur Troth 519-264-9254. Located in Mt. Bridges.
Greech outdoors in Mount Forest is really good
x2. I'm looking for a gun smith in this area too for getting a new barrel made and they were recommended now that Jim Butcher in Clinton closed down.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
Does he make barrels?Quote:
Originally Posted by fishhawk
I am not sure give him a call and find out.Quote:
Does he make barrels?
That seems like a really basic operation, and Dean at Goble's is very competent by all accounts I have heard, and he is a nice guy. Why the apprehension?Quote:
Originally Posted by hunterdave
ALOT of folks around don't like Gobles. They got a bit of a reputation of talking down to people.Quote:
Originally Posted by smallgamer
I am very familiar with Gobles and the love/hate of the locals. Been on both sides of the fence over the last three decades. But having said that, Dean is a nice guy, he's competent, and when I priced a similar job it was reasonable. Hey, I'm not cheerleading for those guys, I'm just wondering why LD would not get the job done at home when it's unlikely anyone else would do it better or cheaper or faster.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leadslinger
LD, you might want to call Walt Kazimer in Union. He used to have a shop there which he closed years ago, but I recently heard he still likes to tinker.
You are right, Dean is a nice guy. But, I was less than enthusiastic with a drill and tap job he did for me a few years back. I would not return for a similar job (pm me if you want to know the particulars). Personally, I feel that a gunsmith is someone that has the ability to do any repairs or modification to a gun, and to fabricate something to fill the need when necessary. The best I have ever known, was Nick Keba in Delhi. He had his own machining equipment, and the skill and creativity to do any task he was presented with. His backlog for work was a testament to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by smallgamer
I have met Dean and have nothing against the man personally or his work. But I have my reasons and would rather not discuss them on a public forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by smallgamer
It looks like it'll either be Grech Outdoors or Wortner Gun works. I spoke with Arthur Troth and he's taking some time off for personal reasons (unfortunately, I would have loved to pick that man's brain).
Does anyone have any reviews of either shop? Its about the same amount of Gas either way, so I'm trying to decide between them.
While I can't comment on Grech's, now that you said Troth isn't working, I'm going to Wortner's since they come highly recommended.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunterdave
I was thinking of going to Ellwoods but it'd probably be a 6 month wait.
That's to bad to hear about Troth. It will be a very sad day when he stops working. Any one in the London area who hasn't used his gunsmithing services doesn't know what they are missing. He provides a service from a time you just don't see any more.
Good info - thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmer
I understand, I didn't mean to pry. My apologies if I crossed the line. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by hunterdave
No lines crossed, all good in the hood.
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Originally Posted by hunterdave
There is a great Gunsmith in Kerwood Ontario (just 30 mins sw on the 402 from london) named Fred Woods. A lot of experience, especially in Shotguns. Ive been a military weapons technician for 12 years myself , and Ive known him for about 16 years before that, I recommend giving him a call.
519-247-3324