Since you asked, neither. I would go with an actual gunsmith who does quality work, doesn't make seriously skewed assumptions regarding turnaround, doesn't avoid communications, and has a reputation for all those qualities. I think the goon and other craftsmen (not gunsmiths) here are fine people and do fine work, but just like all other people (including gunsmiths), they have life situations and other priorities that can undermine their plans and schedules. If you go with a tinkerer without a business plan, and things go awry, your only real recourse is to make public statements and complaints on a forum such as this. With a licensed gunsmith you have more options. I went the craftsman route once, and learned my lesson. Now I do business with a gunsmith, and haven't looked back.