Recommendations for a great gunsmith in the Salem Oregon area

[robdog70]

I need a great gunsmith in the Salem, OR. area. I have a Browning Invector Gold semi-auto 10 gauge shotgun that needs some TLC. I am not able to feed ammo into the magazine tube because the door is stuck. Does anyone have a recommendation for a gunsmith in my area? Thanks for any help.

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[crossbow5]

Check out Kevin Ridling in Keizer.

 

[robdog70]

Check out Kevin Ridling in Keizer.

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll check'em out tomorrow.

 

[Nosferatu]

The lifter won't move with the bolt locked open either?

 

[robdog70]

The lifter won't move with the bolt locked open either?

Correct

 

[Nosferatu]

Have you removed the trigger pack to see what's binding it?

I had a Beretta 1201FP do this to me once out of the blue. I took it apart and found the lifter spring got itself confungled. Pretty simple to pop it back into place and all was good.

Worth taking a look yourself before paying someone else.

 

[robdog70]

Have you removed the trigger pack to see what's binding it?

I had a Beretta 1201FP do this to me once out of the blue. I took it apart and found the lifter spring got itself confungled. Pretty simple to pop it back into place and all was good.

Worth taking a look yourself before paying someone else.

I'll check out. Thanks for the info. I'll let you know if it works.

 

[Colt Carbine]

Kevin's Gunsmithing Reviews

www.northwestfirearms.com

I'll agree with @crossbow5

He's very busy, great to deal with and I didn't feel his prices were out of line.

 

[robdog70]

Have you removed the trigger pack to see what's binding it?

I had a Beretta 1201FP do this to me once out of the blue. I took it apart and found the lifter spring got itself confungled. Pretty simple to pop it back into place and all was good.

Worth taking a look yourself before paying someone else.

Just removed the trigger assembly, and with it off, it functions normally from what I can tell. Reinstalled the trigger assembly and the gate is still stuck. I can't see what is causing the stoppage. Guess it's off to the gunsmith.

 

[kmk1012]

It's been several years for me but Kevin Ridling did some awesome work on a few guns when he operated out of Ole's Gun Shop.

 

[robdog70]

It's been several years for me but Kevin Ridling did some awesome work on a few guns when he operated out of Ole's Gun Shop.

I actually just dropped my 10ga with Kevin. What an awesome guy!

 

[Tlock]

It's been several years for me but Kevin Ridling did some awesome work on a few guns when he operated out of Ole's Gun Shop.

Where is his shop at?

 

[robdog70]

Where is his shop at?

Contact Information

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

Contact:	Kevin Ridling
Title:	Prin
Phone:	(503) 930-5160
Website:

 

[Tlock]

Contact Information

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

Contact:	Kevin Ridling
Title:	Prin
Phone:	(503) 930-5160
Website:

Thanks!

 

[Mark W.]

I have known Kevin many years he's a fine gent and great to deal with.

 

[kmk1012]

Where is his shop at?

Ole's retired WAY back in the day, haven't been to Kevin's new shop since he split away from Ole.

 

[robdog70]

Just a follow-up post to this. Kevin completed the work on the Browning Invector Gold 10ga. What an awesome guy! The gun works great and he cleaned it up so it looks better than when I dropped it off. @crossbow5, thanks for the recommendation!

If anyone is looking for a great gunsmith, Kevin Ridling is your guy.