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Good gunsmith for 1911 bobtail job?

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:45 pm
by bseidenberger
I live in Amarillo and am looking to get my 1911 bobtailed. I cant find a reputable gunsmith here that will bobtail my Colt. Any smiths in the state of Texas that anyone might recommend? Of course, I'd prefer someone that isn't swamped but good quality work trumps a fast job.

Re: Good gunsmith for 1911 bobtail job?

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:59 pm
by txhighlander
Karl Sokol of http://www.chestnutmountainsports.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; is one of the best in the business though he is located in Vermont. I have had more than a few projects done by Karl. He has a reputation of being one of the best 1911 guys out there.

Re: Good gunsmith for 1911 bobtail job?

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:10 pm
by MoJo
Teddy Jacobson in Sugar Land http://actionsbyt.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Good gunsmith for 1911 bobtail job?

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 5:28 am
by gigag04
Rogers Precision.

http://rogersprecision.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In Houston, I talked to Eddie Jiminea about doing one. He seemed the most knowledgeable about the process, but Rogers Precision stuff is gorgeous.

Re: Good gunsmith for 1911 bobtail job?

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:24 am
by 10Shooter
I used Alan Tillman, who joined up with Hank Fleming Gunsmith.

HANK FLEMING, Gunsmith
4722 South Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78745
(512) 445-6339
http://www.hankgun.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I was extremely pleased with Alan's work.