Looking for 1911 gunsmith!!

[ktzdaman]

Hey friends,

I'm in Hillsboro, so I'm hoping to find someone local, but more importantly, someone who can handle the job.

I have a nighthawk 1911 that I bought a threaded barrel (night hawk brand) for. I was hoping it would just drop right in but it doesn't. I would like to find someone who could fit it. I'm not even sure this can be done, but I imagine it's doable in a pros hands.

I also have some suppressor height sights I would like installed.

If you all know of someone who can pull this off please let me know and I will reach out to them!

Thank you in advance for all your wisdom that you never fail to help me with.

Shane

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[solv3nt]

Any reason not to use nighthawk? They'll likely not work on your gun later if you ever send it in if you have someone else do work in it.

 

[ktzdaman]

Any reason not to use nighthawk? They'll likely not work on your gun later if you ever send it in if you have someone else do work in it.

I'll reach out to them too. Just hate the idea of trying to ship my gun.

 

[solv3nt]

I'll reach out to them too. Just hate the idea of trying to ship my gun.

You own a $3000+ 1911, no offense to local guys, but do you really trust anybody but the best to work on her?

 

[2ndtimer]

I'll reach out to them too. Just hate the idea of trying to ship my gun.

Brace yourself if you have to ship the gun. UPS charged me over $140 to ship a handgun to the Taurus factory. And my understanding now is that they will no longer accept firearms from individuals. Only licensed dealers can ship firearms going forward. (Would love to be corrected on that, if incorrect.)

 

[Joe13]

@Velzey is one of the few I would trust

 

[red442joe]

I can do it. However...
I am in Michigan, I am not a "gunsmith", and I have no ffl.
I do occasional work for people...I do not charge.
I will give my work for free to whomever I want....nobody will tell me I can't.
Good luck to the OP getting his barrel fitted.

Joe

 

[thorborg]

You might contact Brimstone Gunsmithing, they performed excellent work on my 1911 a couple years ago that included design and manufacturing of a specialized part. They are in Vancouver Washington.
Also , I have been more than satisfied with Shooters Service Center in St. Johns, 1911's are their specialties, 1911 parts too.
I've lost touch and have not been there in a few years but at the time, most stuff was done in house.

 

[spookshack]

Another vote for @Velzey!

 

[jbett98]

How fast do you want the work to be done?

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

How fast do you want the work to be done?

Direct correlation between timeframe and quality

 

[Barefootdog]

I asked the same question a few weeks ago.

Mr Copeland in Estacada was suggested.

If you travel south at any time Armac in Junction City appears to have a number of quality people.

As things worked out my pistol went to Junction City. (no fault implied to Mr Copeland - it was just the timing of messages back and forth - I appreciate his response).

Let us know what you decide.

RG

 

[2506]

Not as close as you'd probably like, but this guy does fine work.

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