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2/24/2009 7:05:50 AM EDT
Hello all.

At the request of a friend I work with, I was given the idea to post here.

I'm getting into the pistol games and have gotten out my old Series 70 Gold Cup 1911 and, I've started reloading for it again and, I'm about to start the IDPA and IPSC competitions.  I have one small problem though.

I've got a millet dual crimped front sight that I need crimped on... the problem is that I don't happen to have a crimping tool to do this and,  they're expensive.   This should be a 10 minute fix with the correct crimping tool but, everywhere I call has a 3-4 week wait before my pistol will even get put on the bench.

Is anyone here a gunsmith with a millet style crimp tool that can attach my sight to the slide?  I'll have the pistol apart and the sight in  hand if anyone can spend a few minutes with it,  I'd REALLY appreciate it.  

––Joe
2/24/2009 7:26:17 AM EDT
[#1]
Have you tried contacting Roanoke Gun works or Gene Williams?

If not,  they are linked in the very first resource thread at the top of the forum under NFA and gunsmith links.

Welcome to the forum.

2/24/2009 7:31:28 AM EDT
[#2]
Thank you, Sir.  I'll check.

This is a nice place you all have here.  Looks like LOTs of members.  

I don't have an AR-15 but, I do  have an M1A SuperMatch that I used to shoot the National Match Course with as a Jr. shooter.  ( I'm 44yrs old now )  It's seen a lot of shooting and, it's even been to Camp Perry!  LOL  That was a long time ago though.
2/24/2009 7:59:50 AM EDT
[#3]
You didn't say what part of the State you're in.


Somebody might have the tool, but they might be a touch farther than "local" for you.



NM it's in the title of the thread.  I only read through it four times.... and missed the title every time.
2/24/2009 8:04:24 AM EDT
[#4]
I'm in Richardson but, I can drive most places.

I just called Gene Williams and, I didn't get him but, I believe I got his wife.  She was VERY nice and, she said that Gene was gunsmithing for the Collin County IDPA folks.  She gave me his cell phone but, he's busy today so, I'll call him tomorrow.

Sounds like they're both very active in the sport that I'm just about to get started with and, they're a pretty close drive too. ( about 25mi from me )

Just got the name from the resouces listed here.  

Great site you all have here for sure!!!
2/24/2009 8:34:41 AM EDT
[#5]
+1 for Gene Williams

Gene just took care of a couple of things for me.

He did a great job and is very reasonable on price.  

He came recommended by 4 other people that I shoot with.
2/24/2009 8:49:02 AM EDT
[#6]
after speaking with his wife, I'm very anxious to meet the man.  Sounds like they stay pretty busy and are VERY  active in the pistol sports.
2/24/2009 3:45:30 PM EDT
[#7]
Bullet Trap in Plano used to be good but i've been gone over 10 years!
2/24/2009 3:56:16 PM EDT
[#8]
The guy at gun masters in plano is good as well. He is usually backed up, but the few times I have had something simple, he says to just bring it by. Call first, as he is not always in the shop.
2/24/2009 4:44:28 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
The guy at gun masters in plano is good as well. He is usually backed up, but the few times I have had something simple, he says to just bring it by. Call first, as he is not always in the shop.


He isn't taking any new business right now.

2/25/2009 7:00:11 AM EDT
[#10]
If you cant get to Gene Williams, the smith at B&S in Garland will usualy do sight installs while you wait.

They charged me 20$ last time and it took about 15 minutes.
2/25/2009 8:20:23 AM EDT
[#11]
Very good information on B&S.  

Thank you.

I think I'm going to go and see Gene once I get a hold of him.  They really sound like good folks.  I as much want to meet him as have him work on my gun since they seem to be so active in the pistol sports.
2/25/2009 8:57:39 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Quoted:
The guy at gun masters in plano is good as well. He is usually backed up, but the few times I have had something simple, he says to just bring it by. Call first, as he is not always in the shop.


He isn't taking any new business right now.



Yeah, gunmaster is on my way home.  I asked them about some other work I needed done a while back and, that's what I was told too.