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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/27/2014 9:42:30 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By TacticalPlinker: I tried everything I could, except heat. But I assume that would of not changed my results and here is why... I sent the barreled upper my gunsmith buddy in Flagstaff, and I spoke with him last night. He tried the hydraulic press but bent 2 punches. He then tried to drill out the taper pin and though he was finally successful, it came at the cost of 2 drill bits. It will be one-step short of a literal miracle if the front sight gas block is still able to be securely installed with new taper pins. I have absolutely zero idea what happen to that pin to make it nearly impossible to remove, because I was able to remove the 1st taper pin without issue, just as I've been able to remove taper pins from 2 additional barreled uppers (different manufactures), again without issue. In addition, I'm disappointed at the manufacture of the barreled upper in question, not because that single taper pin was nearly impossible to remove for no apparent reason, but because both of the taper pins were drilled & installed from the wrong side of the front sight gas block, contrary to mil-spec... I also have a suspicion some sort of "JB Weld like compound" was used on the flash hider, but that's a different story. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalPlinker: Originally Posted By RyanAmericanSpirit:Try heating the pins with a map gas torch first. I tried everything I could, except heat. But I assume that would of not changed my results and here is why... I sent the barreled upper my gunsmith buddy in Flagstaff, and I spoke with him last night. He tried the hydraulic press but bent 2 punches. He then tried to drill out the taper pin and though he was finally successful, it came at the cost of 2 drill bits. It will be one-step short of a literal miracle if the front sight gas block is still able to be securely installed with new taper pins. I have absolutely zero idea what happen to that pin to make it nearly impossible to remove, because I was able to remove the 1st taper pin without issue, just as I've been able to remove taper pins from 2 additional barreled uppers (different manufactures), again without issue. In addition, I'm disappointed at the manufacture of the barreled upper in question, not because that single taper pin was nearly impossible to remove for no apparent reason, but because both of the taper pins were drilled & installed from the wrong side of the front sight gas block, contrary to mil-spec... I also have a suspicion some sort of "JB Weld like compound" was used on the flash hider, but that's a different story. |
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Posted: 9/14/2014 3:26:15 PM EST
... too many AZHTF pinned posts
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 2/12/2015 10:30:23 PM EST
Jeff @ Arizona Armory made me two beautiful guns...his shop is in the back of another business - worth digging it out. He does custom finishes, and makes great guns. Couldn't recommend him more. Good prices too. He's the man
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/14/2015 1:16:49 AM EST
What about here in Tucson?
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Posted: 8/31/2015 6:44:37 PM EST
[Last Edit: 8/31/2015 6:45:35 PM EST by GarySeven]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coltnut:
Nelson Ford,gets it done right the first time.Have used him many times,outstanding work from a top pistol smith. http://www.thegunsmith.com/thegunsmith.html Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coltnut:
Originally Posted By AR_DIESEL:
looking for a 1911 gunsmith... Nelson Ford,gets it done right the first time.Have used him many times,outstanding work from a top pistol smith. http://www.thegunsmith.com/thegunsmith.html Nelson is dual skill Wizard. Smith&Wesson wheel guns, he can do magical things., just as with 1911's. The custom work he did on a S&W so my tiny wife could use it reliably, was simply unreal. |
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NM, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2015 12:33:50 PM EST
If you're in Tucson, Travis Polinger at Diamondback LE Supply is the best gunsmith in town for just about anything, and he does some amazing cerakote work as well. He takes a while to get your stuff back to you as he's a very busy man, but his work is top notch. He's the only guy I trust to touch my firearms.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 12/17/2015 11:31:44 PM EST
I'm shocked to see the absence of LRK Mechanical on this list. It's by appointment only but their work is second to none!
727 Brannen Ave Prescott, AZ 86301 Check out their website or Facebook for photos of the work they do. They also do cerakote. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/4/2018 1:14:26 PM EST
I'm looking for SBR gunsmith in phoenix for Thompson semi-auto.?
I can't seem to reach Az Armory (Jeff)? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 9/19/2018 10:48:44 PM EST
If you are On the west side he a good guy that will do anything to help.
https://www.google.com/search?q=avondale+gun+smith&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS802US802&oq=avondale+gun+smith&aqs=chrome..69i57.6758j0j8&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=16156739504500739010 |
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Posted: 12/1/2019 5:09:50 PM EST
Any updates on the east side of PHX metro?
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Posted: 2/12/2020 11:13:11 AM EST
Can anyone recommend a smith in west valley that can fit a Glock barrel?
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Posted: 2/25/2020 5:02:32 AM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By jbisciotti:
Can anyone recommend a smith in west valley that can fit a Glock barrel? They’re just drop in parts.. |
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Posted: 6/11/2020 11:16:53 PM EST
Quote History Originally Posted By Gunslinger808: What do you mean by fit a barrel? They’re just drop in parts.. Some barrel companies like Bar sto for example make semi drop in and match fit barrels that need fitting. They offer maximum lockup which should translate into greater accuracy. Not sure if thats what he has or if he's running into tolerance stacking issues and thinks he needs to fit the barrel. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2020 9:10:46 AM EST
Any recommendations for reblueing a revolver? Looking to get a barrel swapped, a little pitting cleaned up and the whole gun refinished. Preferably in the East Valley.
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Posted: 10/8/2020 8:09:34 AM EST
Looking for a gunsmith who can work on a 1873 Winchester in the Yuma area. Having some ejection problems. Bolt will pull the cartridge out of the chamber but won't ejected it out of the gun. Can anyone advise ? Thanks
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