jjordan355 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Hey guys, I’ve got a CK open gun that has a cracked slide. Looking to get my new slide and comp fitted and machined. Any reputable builders out there that are taking on work? I’ve emailed a couple of the big names with a no unfortunately. Would like to get this gun going before season gets kicked off too much here in the great white north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacivilian Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Your best bet is going to be small name builders that still work on other builders guns. You will find a better response if there is a smaller builder semi-local to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WWN Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) Dan at D2Customs is a solid choice for this type of work! Edited January 16, 2023 by N3WWN Linked a stale account but I can guarantee he's still an active builder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Awesome thank you! I’ll shoot him a message on his website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 38 minutes ago, lacivilian said: Your best bet is going to be small name builders that still work on other builders guns. You will find a better response if there is a smaller builder semi-local to you. I’ve spoke to two local to me…both are 6-8 months out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Unfortunately, I’d guess that any really good smith will have a long waiting time. My gunsmith told me it would take him 6 months before he could install A Volquartsen kit in my Ruger Mark IV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, dapribek said: Unfortunately, I’d guess that any really good smith will have a long waiting time. My gunsmith told me it would take him 6 months before he could install A Volquartsen kit in my Ruger Mark IV! That’s what I’m afraid. I’ve got a bunch of big matches this summer, not very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 This is why we need back up guns, especially open division.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 D2 customs for sure.. Great guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 We have several really good local gunsmiths. One has completely stopped taking work. He said he may consider opening in around 8 months when he has worked through his backlog. The other two are currently 6-8 months out for even the simplest work. You have to leave your gun there for the entire time. It has been like this for years. That is precisely why I learned to build my own guns. I can do all the gunsmithing. A local machinist handles any milling I require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I had 3 custom guns from a well known smith, but eventually sold them all and became a Glock guy. I took the armorer’s course and never looked back. It’s comforting knowing I can probably fix my own gun. That being said, I do, however, carry a back up to all my matches, can’t be too careful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeSoprano Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Did you contact Bobby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dis-1-Shooter Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Give Jeff Abernathy at Tommy Guns a call. He does great work and fast turn around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 45 minutes ago, DukeSoprano said: Did you contact Bobby? Bobby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explosiveo Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 3 hours ago, jjordan355 said: That’s what I’m afraid. I’ve got a bunch of big matches this summer, not very excited. There is a guy on here @bikerburgess that is local to me. Does this kind of work. I can vouch that his work is great quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeSoprano Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Bobby Keigans from CK Arms. There was an CK Open gun in the classifieds a few days ago and the seller stated he just received the gun back from Bobby replacing its cracked slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, DukeSoprano said: Bobby Keigans from CK Arms. There was an CK Open gun in the classifieds a few days ago and the seller stated he just received the gun back from Bobby replacing its cracked slide. Oh okay. I haven’t contacted him. Is he with masterpiece now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, jjordan355 said: Oh okay. I haven’t contacted him. Is he with masterpiece now? They are not affiliated in any way these days. Just contact him directly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sarge said: They are not affiliated in any way these days. Just contact him directly Got it thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Just now, jjordan355 said: Got it thanks! Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Sarge said: Where are you located? Montana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Dis-1-Shooter said: Give Jeff Abernathy at Tommy Guns a call. He does great work and fast turn around. I'll second this - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APL-G35 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I would use anyone but Bobby Keigans. You have plenty of good options from those mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFlowers Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Another one for Give Jeff Abernathy a call. His one-man gunsmith shop in NC is a part time business, so I would see what his load and turn-around time looks like. But his work is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjordan355 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 Thanks guys, I’ll give Abernathy a call. Had another fellow message me to steer me away from Keigans. No hard feelings but if you can’t do it right the first time I’m not sure why I’d trust you with such an expensive job and expect it to be kosher the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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