Looking for a good 1911 smith in the Austin, TX area
Daniel T
September 10, 2003, 02:34 PM
I need some work done converting my Colt Mk IV Series 80 from .40 to 10mm, and I have no idea who I should get to do it.
I'm definitely replacing the barrel, link, and bushing. Maybe replacing the grip safety, MSH, hammer, and trigger too. I also want to get rid of the idiot mark that the former owner put into the polished stainless frame.
Anyone know of a good, reasonibly priced smith in the Austin area that can help me out?
Thanks,
Daniel
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larryw
September 10, 2003, 11:52 PM
I know a very good one in Sugarland, how close is that to Austin? http://www.actionsbyt.com/
SADshooter
September 11, 2003, 11:06 AM
Allan Tillman, aka ART Enterprises.
512-454-9328
He reworked my unreliable Para into a shooter. Allan KNOWS 1911s, and has a strong reputation in Austin with IPSC/IDPA shooters. Prices are fair, as is the turnaround.
Daniel T
September 11, 2003, 12:40 PM
Thanks guys.
Larry, Austin is about 2.5 hours from Sugarland, but thanks anyhow.
SAD, that's perfect, thank you much. :)
Nero Steptoe
September 11, 2003, 01:10 PM
If you're going to need any real smithing, eg., machining, etc., then Teddy's not the guy for you. He's primarily an action-tuner guy.
Slabside
September 14, 2003, 05:35 PM
Alex Hamilton is in San Antonio if you don't mind the drive.
www.tenring.com
HankB
September 16, 2003, 04:04 PM
Marc McCord does good work, and is well thought-of by the local IDPA crowd. He's just outside of Austin.
http://www.io.com/~bgmccord/MCCORDCUSTOM.HTML
He's been busy much of this year on the set of The Alamo but now that filming is over, he may be available again.
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