A good gunsmith in NY?

fyrestarter · July 13, 2004, 12:37 AM

I'm just looking for an all-around top quality gunsmith in the NY metro area. Not a guy who "tinkers with triggers" or any basement jack, but someone who can tune, fix, upgrade and machine 1911's. I know of one guy, Michael Britt, but he's a bit expensive for routine stuff. Anyone have any good experiences with NY smiths?

K80Geoff · July 18, 2004, 05:14 AM

Well I always used Vinny at Tee Dee range in Yaphank. Knows his way around a 1911 and AR.

But you being from NYC probably won't be able to find your way out there.

www.tee-dee.com

cas · July 22, 2004, 10:32 PM

North of the city a ways there is http://www.jcbgunsmith.com/. Never had him do anything for myself, but know a few who have had various work done. Might be too far from you though.

Bladeandbarrel · August 8, 2004, 10:54 PM

Your best option is hardball gunsmithing in Norwalk, CT.
I lived upi your ways for a long time. There are no decent 1911 smiths in metro nyc. Norwalk is about a 1.5 hr ride from LI via I-95.

Hawgleg44 · August 9, 2004, 11:43 AM

If it were me, I'd just go with someone who is well known and ship the 1911 to him. I can't say enough about Karl Sokol of Chestnut Mountain Sports in W. Rutland, VT. He's done several revolvers for me, but he's also customized 3 1911's for my friend, and they are absolutely perfect.

There has been several articles on his work in Comban Handguns. Along with many friends and competitors that I've known that have had work done by him, everyone from SWAT team members, DC cops, SEAL team members (VERY nice S&W M625) and people from all around the world. Instead of having someone local you really don't know much about do the work, I would highly recommend having Karl do it. I can guarantee you won't find a single flaw in his work.

I don't have his number right here, but if you call information for W. Rutland, VT, they can give it to you.

Hope this helps.

Arc Angel · August 19, 2004, 11:37 PM

^^^ What he said!

July 13, 2004, 12:37 AM	#1
fyrestarter Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2004 Posts: 323	A good gunsmith in NY? I'm just looking for an all-around top quality gunsmith in the NY metro area. Not a guy who "tinkers with triggers" or any basement jack, but someone who can tune, fix, upgrade and machine 1911's. I know of one guy, Michael Britt, but he's a bit expensive for routine stuff. Anyone have any good experiences with NY smiths? __________________ "Get yourself a Glock and lose that nickel-plated sissy pistol." --Sam Gerard "A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." --Thomas Jefferson

July 18, 2004, 05:14 AM	#2
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Well I always used Vinny at Tee Dee range in Yaphank. Knows his way around a 1911 and AR. But you being from NYC probably won't be able to find your way out there. www.tee-dee.com __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

July 22, 2004, 10:32 PM	#3
cas Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2004 Posts: 123	North of the city a ways there is http://www.jcbgunsmith.com/. Never had him do anything for myself, but know a few who have had various work done. Might be too far from you though. __________________ "He who has it, would do well to have it, as if he did not have it." Savage24.com Cylindersmith.com

August 9, 2004, 11:43 AM	#5
Hawgleg44 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2004 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 440	If it were me, I'd just go with someone who is well known and ship the 1911 to him. I can't say enough about Karl Sokol of Chestnut Mountain Sports in W. Rutland, VT. He's done several revolvers for me, but he's also customized 3 1911's for my friend, and they are absolutely perfect. There has been several articles on his work in Comban Handguns. Along with many friends and competitors that I've known that have had work done by him, everyone from SWAT team members, DC cops, SEAL team members (VERY nice S&W M625) and people from all around the world. Instead of having someone local you really don't know much about do the work, I would highly recommend having Karl do it. I can guarantee you won't find a single flaw in his work. I don't have his number right here, but if you call information for W. Rutland, VT, they can give it to you. Hope this helps. __________________ Results of the 1998 Massachusetts gun laws: It is important to keep in mind the ISP reports show that firearm related homicides decreased 56% from 1994 to 1998. From 1998 to 2002, firearm related homicides increased 48%. During the same time, firearm related accidental deaths have increased 200%. Will work for ammo.

August 19, 2004, 11:37 PM	#6
Arc Angel Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Posts: 284	^^^ What he said! __________________ ‘There are, only, two kinds of warriors in this world: Those who dream of war, and those who have nightmares about it. As for me? I dream of a better world. I dream of war!’

August 8, 2004, 10:54 PM	#4
Bladeandbarrel Member Join Date: July 13, 2004 Posts: 15	Your best option is hardball gunsmithing in Norwalk, CT. I lived upi your ways for a long time. There are no decent 1911 smiths in metro nyc. Norwalk is about a 1.5 hr ride from LI via I-95.