1911 - old school armorer wanted

[pharmvet]

I have a couple of Sistema colts that I would like to have overhauled by a competent old school 1911 armorer. Im not interested in all the bells and whistles available (not that I dont like them). I would like a good safety check, replace worn parts with GI stuff, a little reliability woork,and a good honest mil spec parkerization. Is there such a smith available. Im in TX but would not hesitate to send the guns anywhere in the US. I just want a gunsmith that really knows his way around the basic 1911. Recommendations wanted. thanks

[pdoppenheim]

Marianne Carniak
Troy, MI
(248)528-1552.

Her work is great, her prices are fair and her turnaround time is reasonable and she meets her deadlines. Worth the 40 bucks to ship to her.

[lougorilla]

Steve (Can't remember his last name)
He works for Wilson Combat. Also owns his own shop "Ozark Outpost".

Does a lot of custom stuff. Been working on the 1911 for decades.

Give him a call. 870-743-9466

[Hersh]

Bob Rodgers is definitely worth a look. Great guy to talk with on the phone and all he does is 1911s. Most of what's on his site showcases his custom builds, but he also does a lot of reliability work.

http://www.rodgerspistolsmithing.com/

[grendelboy]

Ditto on Bob Rodgers. I don't personally have anything he's worked on but have spoken to him once or twice. A consumate gentleman and unreal craftsman.

[pharmvet]

Took your advice and sent a Sistema to Marianne Carniak for a general working over. Ill post results after it returns. thanks

[Boone&Smith]

Steve (Can't remember his last name)
He works for Wilson Combat. Also owns his own shop "Ozark Outpost".

Does a lot of custom stuff. Been working on the 1911 for decades.

Give him a call. 870-743-9466


Steve Kelley
Ozark Outpost
801 South Pine Ste.2B
Harrison, Arkansas 72601
870-743-9466
ozarkoutpost@alltel.net

I will give my +1 for Bob Rodgers as well.