OnVacation Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Now that Gary Natale has retired I'm trying to find a new smith for slide work. simple stuff like flat topping, milling for rackers, milling for sights, cutting serrations, and some lightening work, as well as barrel threading for compensators. I can do most everything else I think. Obviously Gary was notorious for his quick turnaround and great work and fair prices, and would like to find someone suitable. I've been doing most my own work, but I'm not currently in a career position where I can acquire a mill or lathe to do my own work (future aspirations, once the PCS moves come to a halt). I'm good with mailing, and I expect that to be mandatory being currently located in Hawaii. I'm good with up-and-coming shops and trying out home machinists who are looking for some side jobs. Hoping to establish a relationship with someone as I work to move forward on some projects I've had on the back burner for a while, and looking for some recommendations for someone who doesn't necessarily pop up on google... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WWN Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Check out D2 Customs : https://www.facebook.com/D2-Customs-875147872631475/ Dan recently took his part time custom gun building full time and a LOT of folks in my area are shooting his guns with a great success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Definitely try Dan at D2 Customs. He is great at doing this kind of work for people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnVacation Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sending a slide to dan for some cuts, along with a barrel to get threaded for a cone comp. His work seems great. Gary's speed and quality combined with his pricepoint were hard to beat, hoping Dan can be my go-to until I can stabilize and get a mill and lathe of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmanjeff Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Does he have prices posted somewhere ? What did you guys pay for slide milling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just call him and talk to him. You would have to tell him exactly what you want for him to come up with a price anyway. Whatever that price is, it will be great. He does not overcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnVacation Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 9/8/2022 at 4:13 AM, Silverscooby27 said: Just call him and talk to him. You would have to tell him exactly what you want for him to come up with a price anyway. Whatever that price is, it will be great. He does not overcharge. I'll vouch for that. He's quick, price was fair and work was quality. There's no Ala Carte menu for most work. Everyone wants something a little different, the price reflects how unique and complex you want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Jeff Abernathy at Tommy Guns installed a couple of rackers for me. Turnaround was quick, price was fair and I was supper happy with the work. http://www.tommygunsusa.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIREDgun45 Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Aloha OnVacation. Just had slide/barrel work done with Jeff Abernathy (aka Tommy Guns) and as with many here on the forum he's highly recommended. Prompt communications, excellent machine work, and quickly completed. Mahalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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