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looking for a good 1911 gunsmith in Austin area
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:47 pm
by atxtj
I just acquired a colt series 70 that needs a little love. I'd like to get the slide dovetailed for new sights (old ones are sheared off) and the finish redone with duracoat. Does anyone have experience with a local smith that does quality work? Thanks!
Re: looking for a good 1911 gunsmith in Austin area
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:58 pm
by asahi1234
Check Ken Crawley he is in Corsacana,TX. I know he is not in Austin but he is a great gunsmith. Check out his website.
Re: looking for a good 1911 gunsmith in Austin area
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:21 pm
by A-R
For quality 1911 work I hear there is none better than Hank Fleming, but be prepared to wait a while - he gets busy.
Re: looking for a good 1911 gunsmith in Austin area
Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:11 pm
by atxtj
I've been in contact with Hank, he seems like a good guy. Patience is not a virtue of mine, so we'll see.
Re: looking for a good 1911 gunsmith in Austin area
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:07 am
by ghostrider
2 answers:
# Hank Fleming
# Alan Tilman (who now works for Hank)