Pistol Gunsmiths for Colt 1911

[Brent B]

Thanks guys, trying to get in line with several of the above mentioned, appreciate the help

 

[nicholst55]

Realize that a lot of the top pistolsmiths have a waiting period of up to (or exceeding) five years. Many are not accepting new work.

1911 Gunsmith/ Leather maker Master list

As most know i'm a bit of a pistol guy and specifically a 1911 guy. i get asked alot about where to send a gun for misc work. i found most of this list on another site but added a few they missed figure this will get most pointed in the right direction. I added a lot to these lists and took some...

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[drifter1]

I would recommend Terry Tussey, Mound House, Nevada. Look him up on American Pistol Smith’s Guild. Click on Nevada. Have known him for 20 years. His work is remarkable.

 

[DirtySteve]

Try Clark Custom they should be close to you..

 

[dskogman]

Frank Glenn
Fixed my Snake but does 1911’s also.

Frank Glenn-Glenn Custom Complete Gunsmithing Service Glendale AZ - Pricing, 1911 Custom Services

 

[mark454]

I am pretty sure that Terry Tussey has passed away.

 

[bullzeyenj]

I am pretty sure that Terry Tussey has passed away.

You are correct. He died recently.

 

[Rook 6]

Lots of excellent recommendations here. I'll throw in Steve Owens in Rockford, OH. He is very much an up and coming smith and a stand up guy to boot. His business is called Integrity Arms Custom. He does great work.

 

[Skinnygunfan]

1911addicts.com

Careful it can be a expensive "rabbit" hole....

 

[Brent B]

Well guys. Derr Precision was prompt to respond and gladly to the work. Thanks for all the advice

 

[mike06]

Anyone have any suggestions for a Gunsmith that works on and refinishes 1911 Colt pistols?

Don't know were you are in Miss. But Clark Custom Gun's near Shreveport is near I-20. Home of Jerry Miculek and family. Jim Clark Sr. has built thousands of 45's. Check out Shootout Lane.

 

[justpassinthru]

This guy is very good.
Welcome to Aquilla Custom Gun Works - Aquilla Custom Gun Works (acgwllc.com)

 

[troupe]

Jeff Abernathy of Tommy Guns in NC

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Question on 1911 specs. Trying this instead of new thread. We will see....
Pre series 70s, aka, Colt 1911, Commercial. Does anyone happen to know the measurement of the rear dovetail at the bottom of DT? put another way, does anyone know how wide the rear sight is on the original? And I mean the width of the sight as it would slide into the dovetail? I know there are 1911 websights out there, but I have a hunch someone on here has a pretty good idea on this question. MW

It used to be easy to find this stuff online, but it is becoming more difficult these days, the specs will be buried on page 15 of Google. Thanks in advance.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Question on 1911 specs. Trying this instead of new thread. We will see....
Pre series 70s, aka, Colt 1911, Commercial. Does anyone happen to know the measurement of the rear dovetail at the bottom of DT? put another way, does anyone know how wide the rear sight is on the original? And I mean the width of the sight as it would slide into the dovetail? I know there are 1911 websights out there, but I have a hunch someone on here has a pretty good idea on this question. MW

It used to be easy to find this stuff online, but it is becoming more difficult these days, the specs will be buried on page 15 of Google. Thanks in advance.

Well shit, I just found a pretty good section, with drawings, on google. All good here.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

1911 Rear Sight Cuts

1911 Rear Sight Cuts There are many different commonly used rear sight cuts for 1911s. This image covers many of the most popular that we make plates for. Novak The most popular rear sight cut is the Novak cut. The bottom of the dovetail measures around .50". Many 1911s use this...

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