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Posted: 4/29/2013 5:31:10 PM EDT

Hey, can anyone recommend a competent and experienced 1911 gunsmith? I need some work to get done on my Kimber. I know a lot of smiths say they can work on 1911, but I know how finicky they can be and I want someone who truly knows the 1911. Looking for a smith in the South Sound area, but if they are really good, I'll travel to just about anywhere in Western WA.

Thanks.

Posted: 4/29/2013 9:20:16 PM EDT

[#1]

I would recommend Neemer, formerly of Detonics (now Safari Arms), but I do not know if he works on Kimbers. He is a bit of a purist, and a lot of those guys have a low opinioin of Kimber. You can reach him through OlyArms.

Posted: 4/29/2013 9:49:11 PM EDT

[#2]

http://www.dvsmallarms.com/

Dave is probably one of the best 1911 smiths on the west coast. He is in Federal Way.

Posted: 4/29/2013 10:05:20 PM EDT

[#3]

Mike Hadley, also at Oly/ Safari Arms

Posted: 4/30/2013 8:04:27 PM EDT

[#4]

Another + for Hadley and Neemer!
They are both outstanding 1911 smiths!

Posted: 4/30/2013 9:31:36 PM EDT

[#5]

Dave Nielsen at Southridge Arms and Refinishing in Orting. I've seen his work firsthand and it's good.

Neemer at Oly Arms I've heard only good about.

Posted: 5/1/2013 6:51:40 AM EDT

[#6]

Will dave (either one, but prefer federal way) work on para ordnance pistols.?

Posted: 5/1/2013 8:47:31 PM EDT

[#7]

It's been my experience that he doesn't really care about brands. He knows the good things and the bad things about most versions of the 1911. He would probably tell/show you, find out what you want, and go from there. (D and V, Federal Way)

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