Gun Smiths in Salem area?

[FortRock]

Hey guys....does anyone in the Salem area have recommendations for a good gun smith in the Salem area?

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[PDXGS]

What services do you need?

 

[FortRock]

Couple things. Stuck cylinder on a S&W; restore orig sights on a Model 94.

 

[Camelfilter]

You might give Kevin a call, 9a-6p wed to Sat.

Located near Cherry Ave in Keizer.

Kevin's Gunsmithing
1279 Candlewood Dr NE, Keizer, OR 97303

(503) 930-5160

 

[FortRock]

Thanks!

 

[Aero Denezol]

Todd Koonce at Koonce Custom,
2325 Hoyt St SE, Salem, OR 97302
503-364-0100

 

[GRMPS]

FYI Kevin usually has a 3-6 month turn around time

 

[Camelfilter]

FYI Kevin usually has a 3-6 month turn around time

Might luck out given the time of year, folks may not be thinking towards this years hunting seasons yet. Dunno for sure (obviously), but worth a call.

 

[Hop Sing]

If you don't mind a little travel, Charlie at Dominion Accuracy in Amity does outstanding work. Typically a long turnaround though.

https://www.dominionaccuracy.com/

 

[FortRock]

Any feedback on Rich's Gun Shop in Donald, OR. I hear they have gun smiths too.

 

[druiseeker]

Doug at Guncrafter's isn't too bad and might have better turn around times. I heard Rich's is great but haven't been there myself.

 

[FortRock]

Thanks.

 

[FortunateSon]

FYI Kevin usually has a 3-6 month turn around time

Really, 3-6 MONTHS? I have never had a need to use a Gunsmith but that is soon going to change. Is this length of time typical?

 

[uscsoldier]

Really, 3-6 MONTHS? I have never had a need to use a Gunsmith but that is soon going to change. Is this length of time typical?

For Quality Smiths yes, Todd at Koonce Customs has a MUCH longer wait time

 

[Camelfilter]

Really, 3-6 MONTHS? I have never had a need to use a Gunsmith but that is soon going to change. Is this length of time typical?

Would seem pretty reasonable IMO, obviously depending upon what you need getting done.

Note: I haven't really had the need for professional smith services either, but have had a friend do some work during his off time when he could fit it in. 2 months or thereabouts if I recall.

 

[Aero Denezol]

Really, 3-6 MONTHS? I have never had a need to use a Gunsmith but that is soon going to change. Is this length of time typical?

If you just need some sights drifted, or other simple fixes its usually very quick.

 

[FortunateSon]

Just wanting to have an XS Big Dot front sight installed on my SP101. It will take equipment or tools that I don't have. I would think it could probably be done in < 1 hour and be worked in somewhere without having a significant impact. For a little job like this 3-6 months seems excessive. BUT, first time to use a Gunsmith so I do not speak from experience.......

 

[uscsoldier]

Just wanting to have an XS Big Dot front sight installed on my SP101. It will take equipment or tools that I don't have. I would think it could probably be done in < 1 hour and be worked in somewhere without having a significant impact. For a little job like this 3-6 months seems excessive. BUT, first time to use a Gunsmith so I do not speak from experience.......

What you aren't taking into account is the other 50+ weapons the smith has infront of you that are <1hr ish jobs. And let's not forget the 20 that are 8hr ish job, and the 9 that are 20hr ish job. Then there are custom builds that he's doing that can take weeks to complete. But I guess you are special so he should put everything else on hold to do your simple <1 hr job, thus delaying the weapons of long time repeat customers.

 

[FortunateSon]

What you aren't taking into account is the other 50+ weapons the smith has infront of you that are <1hr ish jobs. And let's not forget the 20 that are 8hr ish job, and the 9 that are 20hr ish job. Then there are custom builds that he's doing that can take weeks to complete. But I guess you are special so he should put everything else on hold to do your simple <1 hr job, thus delaying the weapons of long time repeat customers.

Not special, except maybe to my family. I don't know what is normal or not, note that I stated I do not speak from experience, so I ask questions of folks that do know. Then I just add my personal thoughts to the discussion, these are thoughts and not requests or suggestions.

Hey, wait a minute. I know you. We conducted business together once, last year.

Thank you for your contributions to the thread, attitude and all.....

 

[uscsoldier]

Hey, wait a minute. I know you. We conducted business together once, last year.

Thank you for your contributions to the thread, attitude and all.....

It was 2 years ago