racerba Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Derek is a great smith. I have one built by him and will not hesitate to go to him to have him build me another. I have friends who also have at least one built by Derek and they are all good. As far as worrying about having a life long smith that would look after your baby, why would you worry about that. If for some reason Derek can no longer build/fix guns, there are others that can do the job just as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promod1385 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) Well I didn't end up buying a Millenium and I am pretty happy I didn't. I still haven't gotten an e-mail back with info on building another top end and supplying some magazines. I will gladly take my business to another smith. Not trying to poo poo on anyone's opinion of Millenium customs but if they cant respond to an e-mail from someone who is trying to buy from them I can only imagine how poor there customer service would be should someone actually have a problem they need corrected. Edited June 10, 2012 by promod1385 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab25 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Call shay at Akai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Great guns, I have two, but with your temperament I think you made the best choice. wg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Well I didn't end up buying a Millenium and I am pretty happy I didn't. I still haven't gotten an e-mail back with info on building another top end and supplying some magazines. I will gladly take my business to another smith. Not trying to poo poo on anyone's opinion of Millenium customs but if they cant respond to an e-mail from someone who is trying to buy from them I can only imagine how poor there customer service would be should someone actually have a problem they need corrected. So, what did you buy??? Rock Island, Iver Johnson? I do know how you feel though...being a perfect person in an imperfect world is a bit of a pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I have had Derek tune several factory guns, as well as a really nice Limited gun I purchased 2nd hand that was built by another top smith. Derek has been great. I am lucky as I live about 20 minutes away, so I just drive to his shop. That said, his work is flawless. Derek built me a custom SS that is so sweet it is silly. This thing was built for the box, and weight (43 oz) to run-and-gun in the SS arena. It is a pure competition piece of artwork It seems the OP bought someone else's work, not worries, but I just wanted to give some feedback on MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill83 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I called and talked to him 2 times over last 2 weeks early in the mornings with no problem. I was sort and sweet with him and he gave me answers that I needed... Long story short my gun will be headed there in a few weeks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D__ Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Texted Derek earlier today and he responded in less than a minute. Not sure where the poor communication comments come from. Both my Limited gun and Open gun run - no issues. Straight shooting guy to deal with. Nice guy who builds world class IPSC guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 emailed them last month.... nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 This tread is like the energizer bunny, keeps going & going. I love it. I shot one of his guns, great fit, great shooting very clean work. We know they will run & run like this tread. Lol.. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 +1 on Derek's work. Took a second hand Para 16 Limited built for Limited to him. Wanted upgraded sights, trigger, Aftec extractor, deepen the throat to run 1.2 and some feed ramp work. Said he'd call me when done. Yes, it took 2 months but the result was everything you could ever want in a Limited gun. Wasn't cheap but good and cheap is an oxymoron. When he gave it back he just smiled and said he found a few things he didn't like and resolved them also. I've put something over 5K thru the gun in competition and range time. Runs 1 1/2" at 25 yards if I do my part and hasn't stuttered once. Quality work takes time and $. Don't expect anything else. There are a lot of excellent 'smiths out here and it takes time to ferret them out. Most don't bother to advertise because word of mouth keeps them backlogged and frequently too busy to indulge in general conversation. All I can say is get in line or try your luck elsewhere, Mebbe somebody local to you to save shipping. Betcha' they'd appreciate it and do their best 'cause word about mediocre work gets around fast. How do you think the "top" guys got the reputation? Time and effort Bub, time and effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Who's Bub? Lol. I like that, time and effort. Very true. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I currently rank in the top 4-5 nationwide for being lousy with names so I just smile and call everybody Bub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hell I'm in the top 3. Can't forget a face cant remember a name. It's a curse ? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yargne Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hell I'm in the top 3. Can't forget a face cant remember a name. It's a curse ? Lol I currently rank in the top 4-5 nationwide for being lousy with names so I just smile and call everybody Bub. Yeah, my wife knows the names of my relatives better than I do. Been shooting the same local match for years and still can't remember all the names until I'm on the score board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl7883 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Well I didn't end up buying a Millenium and I am pretty happy I didn't. I still haven't gotten an e-mail back with info on building another top end and supplying some magazines. I will gladly take my business to another smith. Not trying to poo poo on anyone's opinion of Millenium customs but if they cant respond to an e-mail from someone who is trying to buy from them I can only imagine how poor there customer service would be should someone actually have a problem they need corrected. So, what did you buy??? Rock Island, Iver Johnson? I do know how you feel though...being a perfect person in an imperfect world is a bit of a pain LMAO!!!!!!!! that is too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl7883 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Well I didn't end up buying a Millenium and I am pretty happy I didn't. I still haven't gotten an e-mail back with info on building another top end and supplying some magazines. I will gladly take my business to another smith. Not trying to poo poo on anyone's opinion of Millenium customs but if they cant respond to an e-mail from someone who is trying to buy from them I can only imagine how poor there customer service would be should someone actually have a problem they need corrected. So, what did you buy??? Rock Island, Iver Johnson? I do know how you feel though...being a perfect person in an imperfect world is a bit of a pain ACTUALLY............................HE BOUGHT A KIMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nooooo. Lol kidding just kidding.. Not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kl7883 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Nooooo. Lol kidding just kidding.. Not. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hax Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Geez, I know at least one top gunsmith that will talk to anyone, anytime about one of his guns.To the OP. This is the time of year many gunsmiths, parts makers etc go off to some big matches just like some of us normal folks. I'm sure he will get back to you soon. If he doesn't just find another good smith to make what you need. +1 Even at 10pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I've been around long enough to know he builds great competition guns, but if you need service closer to home there is a guy in SW Minnesota the builds Sherwyn and Nick Greenfields blasters. They are pretty happy with his work. My builder is 126 miles away but drivable when I need something bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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