Question/Poll: How far would you drive for a gunsmith/gun shop?

[Boboclown]

If it helps, I drove two hours for a good gunsmith. Some of the local ones are decent, but I won't substitute decent for good if its anything more than taking off a welded/soldered/pinned muzzle device.

 

[AMT]

I agree that PDX folks might find it easier to get to. Travel to exit 11(?) and hang a right on 502 (Battle Ground Hwy.). Go about 3 mins (not including stopping for the couple traffic lights) and hang a right on 72nd.

It might be further mileage-wise, but maybe not time-wise.

If you decide to go there you may pick up business from BG, Hockinson, La Center, Woodland(?), and maybe even Kalama and/or Longview.

Regardless of where you are, as you know, you'll never please everyone all the time. It may become more inconvenient for some, but easier for others.

If you have a following I'd guess that they wouldn't mind your move.

Just my $0.02.



PS: If you do move into the "old" L&L building, please do not do business the way they did.

 

[parsons_12b]

I drive from Central Oregon to the McMinnville for my gunsmith

 

[scrandall01215]

I would like it since I'm in Yacolt. But even if I was on the east side of Vancouver I would have driven there if it's a good Gunsmith.

Stacy

 

[Ura-Ki]

Didn't you just move?
Actually Dollars Corner makes it super easy, especially for us southern oriented folks! Only thing I see, last time I was through there, every thing was all closed up/out of business, and pretty run down looking! Don't know if that makes a difference or not, just an observation! At least I can stop in at the Burger Basket and get one of there good shakes and a burger on my way! LOL

 

[Ura-Ki]

Zero,

Haven't found one that respects privacy, or will take the time to listen.

Doing fine without...

You really should give Jon a chance to prove you wrong! I have seen his work many times, and know several highly respected members here who wouldn't trust any one else to do their work, my self now included!

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

Didn't you just move?
Actually Dollars Corner makes it super easy, especially for us southern oriented folks! Only thing I see, last time I was through there, every thing was all closed up/out of business, and pretty run down looking! Don't know if that makes a difference or not, just an observation! At least I can stop in at the Burger Basket and get one of there good shakes and a burger on my way! LOL

Yeah I did and I know how that looks but an opportunity is arising that may be too good to pass up! lol I just wish I could express how much I severely dislike moving, that is why I am asking before I make any decisions.

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

Based on your recommendation, I would make the 1.5 hour drive (one way) from the SE Trask Unit.

Thanks

I have a couple customers that drive down here every couple months from the Bellview area, North of Seattle

 

[Ura-Ki]

I'm going to be in the Salem area, and Have no problem with driving up to Dollars Corner ( or Estacada!) Your work speaks for it's self! I'm more then willing to make the trip! Too bad Lamaglass and G-Loomis are not much worth the drive any more, and Anglers Workshop is closed, THAT would make for a fun day trip! A bonus would be some winter Steelhead fishing on the North Fork of the Lewis!

 

[Ura-Ki]

Yeah I did and I know how that looks but an opportunity is arising that may be too good to pass up! lol I just wish I could express how much I severely dislike moving, that is why I am asking before I make any decisions.

Let us know IF/When you decide to do this, Would be more then happy to lend a strong back and a week mind! LOL
I'm sure @SKrueger and @Joe13 would be down as well!

 

[CountryGent]

Where we live it is pretty much going to be a longish drive, by some definitions, for most things gun-related. Other locales we've resided in (e.g., Gilliam County), almost anything beyond basic groceries and hardware was a three hour round trip.

 

[Colts4me]

Hey guys, lets not turn the OP's thread into a battle over what we view as quality vs. Trash, eh?

we were not arguing, just discussing what we value in a good gunsmith.

 

[Heyjoe]

we were not arguing, just discussing what we value in a good gunsmith.

Wrong thread.

OP asked a very specific question.

 

[Colts4me]

Wrong thread.

OP asked a very specific question.

Actually no, he asked how far we would drive and we answered for the services we expected of the gunsmith. How far would you drive for icecream, how far would you drive for real icecream? The value of his service and how far one would drive depends on is it just ice cream or real icecream if you get my meaning.

 

[cityrice]

Depends on the hours of operation.
I like your new shop, only wished you stayed open a little later for us working folk that get off at 5pm lol.

 

[Diamondback]

Let's put it this way, Jon... the only reason you had to ship my NWFA lower up here to the Giant Terlet Bowl and haven't had me as a face-to-face customer is that I don't drive. If I did, you would... and my little build project would be a Done rather than Discussing Details because of me having time to rethink "needs" vs "nice" vs "um, on second thought let's do X and Y but not Z."

 

[11Charlie]

Let us know IF/When you decide to do this, Would be more then happy to lend a strong back and a week mind! LOL
I'm sure @SKrueger and @Joe13 would be down as well!

I HATE MOVING!!! but for a free cerekote I'd think about it!

 

[HB of CJ]

Today if I bother to put on the old rain poncho and grab our BIG Umbrella I can walk to our local friendly knowledgeable Class 3 Gun Shop within 30 minutes. A little over one mile. He has also that fancy cool handy SOT manufacturers license. He also markets a very nice billet AR15 lower. Also builds nice AR15 rifles but I have never actually watched him do a precision AR15 build.

I.V. Guns And Ammo.

 

[Joe13]

I HATE MOVING!!! but for a free cerekote I'd think about it!

Lol

 

[11Charlie]

Lol

Hey for a free laser etching I'll even use my truck and trailer!