Any GOOD smiths in Utah?

George Hill · March 20, 2000, 10:02 AM

I need some work done on a 1911 and am wondering if there is any reputable gunsmiths near Salt Lake that are actaully VERY GOOD. I have had bad luck with the Utah smiths I have had work on my guns...
A couple coming back dirtier that when I checked it in. One was quite filthy - some tool marks etc...

Anyone got a good recomendation?
Some times I wish I was still in VA!

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I mean, if I went around saying I was an Emperor because some
moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, people would put me away!

TaxPhd · March 20, 2000, 07:12 PM

I think that you are out of luck, George. When i lived there, all I could find were butchers.

C.T. Brian used to be in Vernal, IIRC, but he is now in Colorado. Colorado Springs, I think. Not local, but first rate work.

Dave Lauk (of D&L Sports, I'm not sure of the spelling) is in Wyoming.

Try http://www.slpsa.org/ for the Salt Lake Practical Shooters. They have a guy named Mark or Mike Waki that should be able to set you up.

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March 20, 2000, 10:02 AM	#1
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Lapoint, Utah Posts: 11,477	I need some work done on a 1911 and am wondering if there is any reputable gunsmiths near Salt Lake that are actaully VERY GOOD. I have had bad luck with the Utah smiths I have had work on my guns... A couple coming back dirtier that when I checked it in. One was quite filthy - some tool marks etc... Anyone got a good recomendation? Some times I wish I was still in VA! ------------------ I mean, if I went around saying I was an Emperor because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, people would put me away!

March 20, 2000, 07:12 PM	#2
TaxPhd Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 534	I think that you are out of luck, George. When i lived there, all I could find were butchers. C.T. Brian used to be in Vernal, IIRC, but he is now in Colorado. Colorado Springs, I think. Not local, but first rate work. Dave Lauk (of D&L Sports, I'm not sure of the spelling) is in Wyoming. Try http://www.slpsa.org/ for the Salt Lake Practical Shooters. They have a guy named Mark or Mike Waki that should be able to set you up. [This message has been edited by TaxPhd (edited March 20, 2000).]