Open1215 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hey all. I recently sent a gun off to have some work done. Fit a 6 in barre, thread and install compensator as well as as some barrel porting. It will be 2 months as of the 15Th and I haven't gotten any word oN a return date. I have emailed once to ask. what should I be expecting? I know for full builds 4-6 months would be completely expected but for fitting a barrel and comp I'm thing 4 to 6 weeks? Am I waaay off? Any help would be great. I'm not going to name the smith yet I'm waiting to get the gun back to give a full wright up. Thank you BE community for the wealth of knowledge shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qstick Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hey all. I recently sent a gun off to have some work done. Fit a 6 in barre, thread and install compensator as well as as some barrel porting. It will be 2 months as of the 15Th and I haven't gotten any word oN a return date. I have emailed once to ask. what should I be expecting? I know for full builds 4-6 months would be completely expected but for fitting a barrel and comp I'm thing 4 to 6 weeks? Am I waaay off? Any help would be great. I'm not going to name the smith yet I'm waiting to get the gun back to give a full wright up. Thank you BE community for the wealth of knowledge shared. It relally depends on who you are dealing with. I have had 3 distinctly different experiences. 1. A great guy that I have used multiple times that has given me a timeframe beforehand and has made it each time. 2. Another solid guy that took a bit longer then expected, but communicated with me the whole way. 3. A disaster that took 3x longer then originally expected and I had to beg to get a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hmmm, sounds like I may have the 3rd. The reputation from everyone I have spoken to here was he's a bit slow but does awesome work and it's worth the wait. I just feel like I'm pulling teeth to get a response. I get it if I'm sending 2-3 emails a week or month wanting to change this or that but I'm not. I sent one 4 days after I sent the gun. Just to be sure it was received. (I figured I would be told They got it n would get a ballpark time) I sent one a month later asking for a ballpark time frame and got nothing. This was sent 3 weeks ago. Well I guess once I get my gun back I don't think I will be returning. O well. Soon my motorcycle shop will have most of the machining equipment needed to do the work my self. Next gun, I'll build :-) I just hate sitting on my thumb wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) 2 to 3 months is not quite out of the ordinary depending on the gunsmith. Many of us have had difficult situations with work being done. If it's a great smith, you just have to be patient , and you know in the end you'll be happy with the results. But being able to work on your own stuff will probably give you a bit more satisfaction. Get those machines set-up, and make some chips working on your own gun. Edited February 11, 2015 by gunnit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I can understand 2-3 months. I would be ok with 4 months but what gets me is the lack of response. If it will be ready end of August (9months after the fact) ok cool I will at the least know. Im really looking forward to making chips on some stuff. I have a motorcycle shop I'm in the middle of getting going but i have land to expand on I may end up installing an out building for a machine shop. See how that goes. Believe me when it comes time I will be on the cnc page here a lot! lol for now I gotta get lifts in this week and start turning wrenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 In a way you were lucky to find a smith who would take a smaller job since most are still a$$holes and elbows doing full builds. I know you aren't talking about my gunsmith because he isn't accepting work as far as I know. But you are right. If you are going to agree to do the work, at least have the common courtesy to keep the customer in the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Open1215, I hate being in the dark also on what kind of time line am I looking at , so I can somehow plan around it. Agreed a common courtesy to respond to an e-mail and let the person know of the situation on the work being done should be addressed even if they are extremely busy. A few smith's out there believe that because they have a lot of work that it's okay for them not to respond in a timely manner. This is unfortunate because things swing up and down all the time, and it takes years to build a great reputation and days to destroy it. Hopefully he will respond shortly about your gun. In the meantime, motorcycles are important for a lot of people out there too. Good luck with setting up your shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I agree. Time will differ from time to time pending on season. It's like that with anything. Communication it the key. If it's going to be a while let the person know. I'm pretty busy and haven't shot in weeks but still. Thankfully times passing quick with all I have on my plate at the moment. I'm just thankful to be working again. After my accident I never thought i would be back wrenching on Harley's. I'm really glad all my tools didn't sell a few months ago! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanzbullet Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I have had a build in progress for almost 2 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 ^ ouch! Thing is I don't think that this smith does full builds. His work is mostly upgrades on existing platforms as well as some custom 1911stuff here N there but mostly upgrades... I would really just like a time frame. I apreciate all the feedback here everyone I just wasn't sure if I was out of line to be a bit upset with the lack of communication. Sad thing is I even asked what they recommended while the gun was there to run right. Blank slate I would have spent twice what I am if they had answered the question and said why they recommend it. Or just say this N this would be a great gun. Sold. He lost 800$ extra in labor alone from 1 email and I still sent him my gun. O well live N learn. I just want it done so I can start open this year. (I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I just want it done so I can start open this year. (I hope)I should hope so With a name like Open 1215. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open1215 Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Right! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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