Akron / Cleveland Ohio gunsmith

sgt-spam · January 29, 2008, 04:52 PM

I'd like to have an extended beaver tail and new hammer installed on my Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1. Unfortunately, from the research I've done, these are not just 'drop in' parts.

I can send the gun to Springfield, and they'll do the work including refinishing the frame for more than I want to spend.

I talked to a local guy and got a random price for the work that includes parts, but I didn't get that warm fuzzy feeling while speaking with him. I felt like I was interrupting what he really wanted to be doing...

So... Can anyone recommend a reputable smith in the Akron / Cleveland area?

Thanks.

WESHOOT2 · January 30, 2008, 08:02 AM

Check here: www.americanpistol.com

Edward429451 · January 30, 2008, 09:46 AM

There used to be a guy named Steve Nastoff up in Akron (?). Dunno if he still is, haven't heard of him in awhile.

January 29, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
sgt-spam Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Posts: 23	Akron / Cleveland Ohio gunsmith I'd like to have an extended beaver tail and new hammer installed on my Springfield Mil-Spec 1911-A1. Unfortunately, from the research I've done, these are not just 'drop in' parts. I can send the gun to Springfield, and they'll do the work including refinishing the frame for more than I want to spend. I talked to a local guy and got a random price for the work that includes parts, but I didn't get that warm fuzzy feeling while speaking with him. I felt like I was interrupting what he really wanted to be doing... So... Can anyone recommend a reputable smith in the Akron / Cleveland area? Thanks.

January 30, 2008, 08:02 AM	#2
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	reputable Check here: www.americanpistol.com __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 30, 2008, 09:46 AM	#3
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	There used to be a guy named Steve Nastoff up in Akron (?). Dunno if he still is, haven't heard of him in awhile.