Looking for a good 1911 smith in the Austin, TX area

[Daniel T]

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

 

[larryw]

I know a very good one in Sugarland, how close is that to Austin? http://www.actionsbyt.com/

 

[SADshooter]

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]

Thanks guys.

Larry, Austin is about 2.5 hours from Sugarland, but thanks anyhow.

SAD, that's perfect, thank you much.

 

[Nero Steptoe]

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]

Alex Hamilton is in San Antonio if you don't mind the drive.
www.tenring.com

 

[HankB]

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.