[Bob R]

I am looking for a GOOD smith for S&W revolvers.

I have a 6" M57 that I want to have a 3.5 inch ported tube put on, hammer bobbed, and trigger job. Sights are also a possibility. And then I want it bead blasted for a matte finish. I am willing to send anywhere in the country for the work.

Any help finding a smith would be appreciated.

thanks

bob

[Preacherman]

Lots of possibilities out there. I can recommend three from personal experience:

1. Clark Custom Guns (http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/) near Shreveport in Louisiana. I've had several S&W and Ruger revolvers there for their service action job and other work. They supply match barrels, and can do everything you specified. Highly recommended.

2. Hamilton Bowen (http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/). Superb workmanship; expensive, but in the eyes of many, he's absolutely the best at revolver craftsmanship. I've handled two revolvers tuned by his workshop, and they were exquisite.

3. Jack Weigand (http://www.jackweigand.com/). I've handled three revolvers that had been through his shop, and they were very well done indeed. However, I understand he's not doing so much custom work nowadays... have to check this out.

Good hunting!

[JoeHatley]

The folks at www.cylinder-slide.com can fix you right up.

Good Luck...

Joe

[tomthel]

The one I use is Alan Tanaka in Gardena, Calif. He is an APG member and specializes in Smith revolvers (along with 1911's). His triggers are some of the lightest I have found in tuned Smith revolvers that are reliable. He offers the full gamut of services available. If interested he is at (310) 327-2721. His prices are in the same range as most other gunsmiths and his turnaround times seem to be 2-3 months.

[JCM298]

Try Frank Glenn, Phoenix, AZ:

www.glenncustom.com


John