Who's the local go-to for 1911 work?

[thedave1164]

Check with PM Guns, Pat cut his teeth on 1911's, not sure on his work load though.
https://www.pmgunsandsupplies.com/

[mb504]

Anyone have experience with the gunsmith(s) at Centennial Gun Club?
Are they any good? Are they "gunsmiths" or parts installers?

[BladesNBarrels]

First thought was Richard Wyatt of Gunsmoke fame.
Be glad he is not available for any work.

[funkymonkey1111]

now that Colt was bought out by CZ there is a question (in my mind anyway) of if they are cutting costs and cutting corners at the Custom Shop.

given some of the turds produced by old Colt, i would assume the opposite

[CHA-LEE]

Check out Reid Pistolsmithing. He is based in Texas but specializes in tricking out Colt 1911's. His work is AMAZING!!! I have known Jeremy Reid for about a decade now and his dedication to excellence in his builds is insane. With great work comes a significant price. So be prepared to donate a kidney..... http://www.reidpistolsmithing.com/

[thebolt]

Anyone have experience with the gunsmith(s) at Centennial Gun Club?
Are they any good? Are they "gunsmiths" or parts installers?

You are better off with Richard Wyatt @ Gunsmoke.

[Doc45]

Sadly in the time since the closing of TJ's (second to the late Ikey Starks for a local 1911 smith for me at least) there really isn't anyone I'd consider a "go to" for 1911 work in the metro area. Lots of the top 1911 guys hang out on 1911addicts.com and they have looong lists if they're even taking any new work right now.

[Robb]

Comon Bert, Lots of beer money to be made here.

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

Sadly in the time since the closing of TJ's (second to the late Ikey Starks for a local 1911 smith for me at least) there really isn't anyone I'd consider a "go to" for 1911 work in the metro area. Lots of the top 1911 guys hang out on 1911addicts.com and they have looong lists if they're even taking any new work right now.

I did some browsing over on that forum, lots of info there thanks. I learned that Stan Chen is local to CO out in Durango. I knew the name and would have happily driven out there, but of course he's backed up too and not doing any customer-supplied guns right now.

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

First thought was Richard Wyatt of Gunsmoke fame.
Be glad he is not available for any work.

I stumbled in there one day years ago before their TV fame and all the legal drama. I remember thinking the place was sketchy and a bunch of overpriced crap. Paige wasn't there that day, she would have been the only thing worth looking at.