looking for a good gunsmith for berettas

[dusty73]

Hey guys,


Anybody in the houston area knows a good beretta gunsmith?

 

[MMcCall]

I have no idea of 'smiths specific to your area, but I think the general concensus is that Ernest Langdon is the country's premier Beretta wrangler.

 

[berettaman]

Yup.I'll second that.

 

[GooseGestapo]

David Sams of Cartersville, Va is building a lot of the converted 92's used in Service matches. (Bomar sights, new steel frame rails, BarSto barrels)
I've shot one he built.
Capable of "superbe" accuracy.
But due to aluminum frame, and associated lower weight, was not quite in same league as my S&W PPC-9's. (all stainless steel frame and slides)
Not sure about their longevity (M-92's) either.
Not sure if this is what you're looking for.
(David is former Ft.Benning-AMU armorer, retired)

David Sams
256 Old Columbia Rd.
Cartersville, Va.
23027
804-375-3782

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

I sent both my Beretta compacts to Ernest Langdon at www.langdontactical.com and plan to send my future guns to him as well. By the way, I had a Level II trigger job on my guns and will have him oversee the installation of Trigicion (hope I'm spelling it right) night sights too. You should e-mail because as I've already told him, he doesn't list all his services which includes finish work (on hold for the moment) bar sto barrels and a slew of other things not listed on the page.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

Should have added....

He has great turnover times, prices and very responsive for questions. If you like the work, know that Ernest also does great work on Sigs too.

 

[dusty73]

another question

Thanks for the info guys,


Got me interested on it, I was wondering if he does also cleaning on the gun? Since I don't want to risk taking it appart with the punch tool fearing of scratches.


thanks,

 

[Jim Watson]

Isn't it going to be kind of slow and expensive to send your gun out to be cleaned?

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

Berettas are strong guns so don't worry about scratching when cleaning. Just consult with your local gun dealer about a good brush to clean with that won't scratch, or you can e-mail Ernest and ask for his advice; he's very helpful. I use that long cleaning pole included in the Cutters gun cleaner kit. You just slide a soft cloth through it and use it in the barrel of the gun but there are other things you can use I suppose. I also use Break Free on my guns and Q-tips don't scratch; they do a great job. I'd recommend pratice stripping the gun. Maybe next time you're at the range, you could do what I did, clean them after you're done and ask the range master for assistance. I did this for two or three times and now I'm a pro. Don't be nervous about taking it apart -- Berettas are easier than most and it's important to clean it after every shoot to properly maintain it. Lastly, if you don't have one, ask Beretta USA for a manual -- it's free at www.berettausa.com

Good luck.

Afterthought...why not join the Beretta forum at www.berettaforum.net and get great advice on care and customizing your gun. It's a very friendly board which will jump at the opportunity to answer any and all Beretta related questions. Hope to see you there.