Posted: 9/4/2003 11:56:07 PM EDT
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Anyone know a good 1911 gunsmith in Arizona? Preferably in the Phoenix Metro or East Valley area... I know AzExArms does refinishing and rebuilding AR's and AK's, but I don't know if Derek does 1911 trigger work..Well Derek, do ya?  I have a Colt Commander that needs a bit of creep taken out of the trigger pull..Not much, but it's beyond my scope of knowledge... |
| I also recommend Nelson Ford.Someone on 1911 forum told me about him and he worked on my Colt right there while I waited.He's a great guy and and an honest gunsmith.His phone # is (602)992-0050 The Gunsmith Inc.He just got into computers recently so don't bother emailing him as you probably won't get a response.He will pick up the phone and talk to you, though.Ted Yost is in Tempe now but I'm not sure if he he has a long wait list.His # is (480) 804-1911. |
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I bought a "Thoroughbred" from 1911-Heaven. Big mistake. Sent it to Gemini-Customs just to have it made usable so I could sell it without feeling guilty. Need further reference, check with The Armory or Bear Arms. I am not quoting or speaking for them, but swing by and see what their staff has to say. I used to shop there... never again. I am thinking Ted Yoast for some work that needs done. |
| I called Nelson Ford and Ted Yost today. Nelson wants $109 for a basic trigger job with a 4-6 week turn around (Or sooner if you pay up front) and Ted has a 2 month turn around because they just moved and need to set up shop and his price is $89 to $125 depending on what it needs.... |
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Hell just do a google seach on 1911 trigger job and see what you get. If you screw it up, you can get replacement parts from Brownells catalog. Unless you get a good reference on a compitent person, just butcher it yourself. The prices quoted above are way to high for a 1911 trigger job. They keep your pistol 4 weeks or longer to do a 1 to 2 hour job to justify overcharging you. You might check the Brownells catalog for a pre tuned trigger group at the wieght you want for a good price. It ain't rocket science. |
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bigborecustom.com/ I don't see the link to this comment and the website. Am I missing something? ct602 mylhouse wrote "Just check out his website...he hates the words "guarantee" and "warranty". " |