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20th June 2004, 05:25
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Help Please: Gunsmith Wanted!!!!!!!!
I noticed there are a good number of my countrymen here in this venerable board, so here goes my plea:
"Please refer a good Metro Manila-based gunsmith to help me finish rebuilding my 1911 frame kit. I have already completed purchasing the necessary parts and a smith's expertise is what I need at this stage. I plan to use the new piece at the last week of this month for my next IDPA match." For those who could give a good referral, you may email me in private as well. Thanks in advance! Itha |
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24th June 2004, 21:33
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Here are the gunsmiths we at band of glockers can recommend to build your gun.
Jun Tuason - 637-5006 Mang Dolpho - Northstar Range (Makati Cinema Square) 811-1264 Metrillo - 824-5637 Col. Bayang, 840-1362/575-8480 Mang Delfin - 415-4430 Better stay away from the following names: - Art Lantin - Tony Pascual Good luck with your project. |
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24th June 2004, 22:02
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THANK YOU! what about this guy who used to be Jethro Dionisio's personal gunsmith? He now works for Starfire. Going by the name Efren Nunal, he told me that he will use no "machine equipment" to "fit the barrel and slide", let alone rebuild the receiver. I am still weighing between a smith who gets the job done through his employees vs. a lone guy who himself is both the smith and employee...the answer here would be the ice-breaker as i am set to bring the project this weekend. I appreciate any comment about him before I go to any of your recommended smiths above. Thanks again, I appreciate it a lot! |
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25th June 2004, 01:23
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Ithabrown,
I don't understand what he meant by not using "machine equipment." Does it mean that he is not using a lathe, milling and drill press machine? He is going to do it only manually. Gunsmiths always have the machines to do the job (doing measurements, cutting, slicing and dicing). The ones I gave you are recommended by my group and have seen their works. I would suggest paying them a visit. Don't rush the gun. Customizing/building takes a lot of time and effort. As for your gunsmith, I don't know him. Why was he Jethro's former gunsmith? |
25th June 2004, 02:09
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I can't offer much advise here, so maybe I should shut up, but if the barrel needs to be fitted in the bushing, how will he do it, if not without a machine? Oh well, as I said, I'd better shut up. Not enough caffeine in my system yet. Rgds |
25th June 2004, 02:16
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with one of these: bushing reamer |
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25th June 2004, 03:05
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I am undeniably outdated Sir.
LoL, say "elbow grease" again? |
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25th June 2004, 08:10
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So... its not going to be a D.I.Y.? I think you should check out the gunsmith list that Valor1 gave you, or visit the Band of Glockers forum at Glock Talk. I dont know the guys there personally but i kinda like them. Nice Guys who just happened to fall in love with a Glock.
 Actually i would love to have a glock myself, if only its not too dear.
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25th June 2004, 08:37
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...I am happy with Col Bayang during my visit in his shop and home two days ago, though Efren seems to come highly recommended as well. Efren was a former employee of Jethro and was trained to be a gunsmith by an American smith. He worked for 8 years with the Dionisio's. ...One more thing, how about Pepe Oliveros from Manila? Ever heard of him? |
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25th June 2004, 08:41
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kerwin, if i feel confident i could do it, then it would be 100 percent DIY. Seems I am going in the direction of semi-DIY. I'll check out the glockers as well. |
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