I need my 1911 Colt "refurbished".

Dusty Miller · June 3, 2004, 03:14 PM

Where in N. California can I take my Colt Series 80 to have it completely "gone through" and brought up to snuff? It has, sad to have to admit, suffered from a bit of neglect (SLAP!). I'd like to have a scratch removed, and some nite sights added also. I live in Modesto and would like to deliver it myself. Any suggestions?

Featherstone · June 3, 2004, 04:33 PM

Hi Dusty,

I dont know of a place in N. Cali but I can highly recommend Kings Gun Works in So Cali,They have done alot of work for me on my 1911's and there work is superb.
Sorry if this doesnt help.

Dusty Miller · June 4, 2004, 02:00 AM

Can you give me some more information about Kings? A phone number would be great.

DAVID NANCARROW · June 4, 2004, 04:24 AM

Kings Gun works does excellent work and has for many years. I don't have their phone number in front of me, but they do have web site. Use your browser search and I'm sure it will come up for you.

Featherstone · June 4, 2004, 12:48 PM

Sorry Dusty I should have put that info in my first post.
Here is there info.............

Address: Kings Gun Works Inc.
1837 W. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Glendale, CA., 91201
Phone: 818-956-6010
Orders: 800-282-9449
Fax: 818-548-8606
E-mail: [email protected]

And there web site is....

http://www.kingsgunworks.com/

Dusty Miller · June 4, 2004, 02:51 PM

Thank you very much, I do appreciate that consideration.

Handy · June 4, 2004, 06:11 PM

If you want to stay with a local smith, I think I'd call around and talk to shops about who they like for refinish work. That is going to be the hardest procedure your gun needs if it used to work okay. Any smith of decent reputation is going to be able to clean, replace springs and op check the gun.

If you want to "upgrade" something or are having a malfunction, that is when it is best to engage a 1911 specialist. But I'd rather keep it local to engage the craftsman directly on what you want and avoid exorbinant shipping costs.

June 3, 2004, 03:14 PM	#1
Dusty Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 262	I need my 1911 Colt "refurbished". Where in N. California can I take my Colt Series 80 to have it completely "gone through" and brought up to snuff? It has, sad to have to admit, suffered from a bit of neglect (SLAP!). I'd like to have a scratch removed, and some nite sights added also. I live in Modesto and would like to deliver it myself. Any suggestions?

June 3, 2004, 04:33 PM	#2
Featherstone Member Join Date: June 3, 2004 Posts: 22	Hi Dusty, I dont know of a place in N. Cali but I can highly recommend Kings Gun Works in So Cali,They have done alot of work for me on my 1911's and there work is superb. Sorry if this doesnt help.

June 4, 2004, 02:00 AM	#3
Dusty Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 262	Can you give me some more information about Kings? A phone number would be great.

June 4, 2004, 04:24 AM	#4
DAVID NANCARROW Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,761	Kings Gun works does excellent work and has for many years. I don't have their phone number in front of me, but they do have web site. Use your browser search and I'm sure it will come up for you.

June 4, 2004, 12:48 PM	#5
Featherstone Member Join Date: June 3, 2004 Posts: 22	Sorry Dusty I should have put that info in my first post. Here is there info............. Address: Kings Gun Works Inc. 1837 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA., 91201 Phone: 818-956-6010 Orders: 800-282-9449 Fax: 818-548-8606 E-mail: [email protected] And there web site is.... http://www.kingsgunworks.com/

June 4, 2004, 02:51 PM	#6
Dusty Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 262	Thank you very much, I do appreciate that consideration.

June 4, 2004, 06:11 PM	#7
Handy Junior member Join Date: August 31, 2001 Posts: 8,785	If you want to stay with a local smith, I think I'd call around and talk to shops about who they like for refinish work. That is going to be the hardest procedure your gun needs if it used to work okay. Any smith of decent reputation is going to be able to clean, replace springs and op check the gun. If you want to "upgrade" something or are having a malfunction, that is when it is best to engage a 1911 specialist. But I'd rather keep it local to engage the craftsman directly on what you want and avoid exorbinant shipping costs.