Custom work questions

[Beav]

I've been thinking about getting a lot of custom work down on my HiPower.

I want to get the top flattened and serrated, french borders, stipple the front and back strap, beavertail, Heinie Slant Pros, trigger job, Type II hammer, wide combat trigger, re-chromed. Maybe tighten the slide and fit a match barrel.

What is the typical wait time for something like this? And do most gunsmiths want the money all up front or are they flexible?

 

[PCRCCW]

Call Novaks, Cylinder and Slide etc etc. The times are all longer than Id wait..........no patience! But various from smith to smith.

Shoot well....................should be very nice when done.

 

[Sean Smith]

Most I've heard is 50% deposit.

As for time... depends on the 'smith, how many jobs they've got lined up at the time, and so forth. You've got to ask 'em.

 

[Gordy Wesen]

Try the Action Works in AZ.

 

[bradvanhorn]

I agree with PCRCCW - call Novaks or Cylinder & Slide; they both have first-class reputations for working on the Hi-Power. I had a Colt Delta Elite that Novaks fully customized for me, but like a fool I sold it to an FBI guy that collected 10mm's. I recall waiting about 4 or 5 months for the Delta Elite to come back from Novaks, and I've heard there are similar delays from Cylinder & Slide. Don't expect the work to be cheap, and plan to pay 50% or more up front.

 

[BluesBear]

No one, no where, does French borders as nice as Rogers does.