dskinsler83 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) I posted it on his FGW vendor area to let everyone see that he fixes his problems and problems that are not his! Edited August 18, 2012 by dskinsler83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 My favorite gun is a factory STI Trojan that needed its free bore loosened up a tad. Bobby cakes me after he received it dropped what he had in front of him we talked bout the gun what it was doing he took some measurements while on the Phone with me. Put the barrel in the machine fixed it and talked to me the whole time it was happening. Now that I can load my .40 ammo to 1.185 with 185gr Precision bullets (which are fat) and the gun runs fine. Anyone can find a post on here bout a Trojan and problems running. Bobby didn't have to fix that problem as he didn't build the Trojan he CUSTOMIZED it only. But he fixed it because I am his customer (not team member) customer only. I sent it on a Monday had it back on Friday. Y'all are more than welcome to get off my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 PM sent. The salesmanship on this non-dealer thread is starting to annoy me. If someone wants to read both the upside and downside of a product or service, you can invite PMs where free responses are allowed & also do not stir up a public ___-____ (insert creative expression). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks for the info everyone. Please do feel free to pm me and share your good or bad experiences. Still looking around and I'm still not even close to deciding who to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I posted it on his FGW vendor area to let everyone see that he fixes his problems and problems that are not his! Oh, you had an issue too? I wasn't even referring to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Also it helps to get one close to you, that way you can look at some of his work in person and probably some shooters near you will have some of their products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well it looks like I've narrowed it down between two companies offering about the same price, same wait time and features. Matt Cheeley or Dan Bedell. Anybody have any more info to share in regards to either builder? Feel free to message me...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Cheely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Cheely and Bedell are both dope. Didn't see it mentioned, but Cameron's Custom crafts shooting works of art which run really really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well it looks like I've narrowed it down between two companies offering about the same price, same wait time and features. Matt Cheeley or Dan Bedell. Anybody have any more info to share in regards to either builder? Well Dan is about 20 years older than me so I'll probably be around 20 years longer to give you great customer service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Both are great. You will love either one. Dan build my gun so between the two I would lean towards him, but I really like the looks of Matt's guns as well. Look at both of their work and choose based upon which ever one you like best. At this point they are both good guns so you would be fine to pick based upon aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well it looks like I've narrowed it down between two companies offering about the same price, same wait time and features. Matt Cheeley or Dan Bedell. Anybody have any more info to share in regards to either builder? Well Dan is about 20 years older than me so I'll probably be around 20 years longer to give you great customer service! That all depends on your future motorcycle adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Uh oh...I think I am going to have to throw one more in the mix. Matt Mclearn returned my call today after I posted my first reply. Real nice guy. Any info on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well Dan is about 20 years older than me so I'll probably be around 20 years longer to give you great customer service! That all depends on your future motorcycle adventures. I think I'm still ahead of Dan in that game too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Matt is top notch as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feederic Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Irv Stone III at Bar-Sto precision is who I go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzle Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm coming up on a making a similar decision, maybe a slightly smaller budget but I'm ok with the fact I may have to hunt down something used. This thread has been helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinHot Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Matt Cheely is your guy. You will get a gun built for you the way you want it. I have had guns built by a few of those mentioned here and Matt is building one for me now. I wish I had found him sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastarget Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Dawson Super tuned edge or eagle should fit in your budget of 2K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AICS308 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I would say Matt McLearn. I have an open Caspian he built back around 1995. It is by far the most reliable flat shooting pistol I have owned. It has been absolutely 100% reliable and to this day is my favorite gun to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b18prl Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 How about Derek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Kevin is located about 5 miles from you--USSA! What is wrong with his work? Give Mike Seeklander a call. He lives near you and knows a little bit about guns and gunsmiths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Bird Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Lol. There are plenty of gunsmiths out there who can provide what you are looking for in the price range that you are asking about. My advise would be to do a search on them and see which ones have the best track record. Most are good, but there are some that have a good reputation (with a small, but vocal crowd) that are bottom of the barrel scum. I have had guns from Benny Hill, Dan Bedell, and Akai. Those have all been flawless. Brazos guns that I know of and infinities have also proven themselves to be excellent choices. My experience with the tools of this game follow the same line as in any sport. The adage of cry only once is always in my mind. There is without question some very good Master Gun builders that can provide you with a product you will be happy to own. Sometimes it all comes down to preference. Benny Hill is one of those Master gun builders who can build you a gun you will be truly happy with as well as not break the bank. Take a little time, call and talk to Benny he is always ready to visit with you about your wants. He will also give you advise that come for 25 + years as a GM shooter and a man who still today competes at the top of the game. He has the knowledge, ability, and truly understands competition firearms. Let's not forget its fun to shop for a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedudley Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Aaron Hayes built mine! very good gun.. Very resonable price. I would give him a call.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prov1x Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) Kevin is located about 5 miles from you--USSA! What is wrong with his work? Give Mike Seeklander a call. He lives near you and knows a little bit about guns and gunsmiths. Yeah Kevin WAS one of my first options but he is no longer at ussa or taking new orders there. I know Mike personally amd have looked at and shot his guns made by Kevin and they are excellent to say the least.My final decision was to go with Matt Mclearn to do my build. It was over my original budget but I moved a few things around to get what I wanted the first time around. He should be starting on mine pretty soon and I hope to have it in a few months. I'll post it up when I get it. Edited November 6, 2013 by Prov1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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