Good Gunsmith in Denver Area?

Shmackey · November 20, 2001, 04:09 PM

Looking for someone to do some work on a 1911. I've been to Gunsmoke and they seem to know what they're talking about, but I've never heard anything anecdotal. And I've heard of Don Fisher, but no specifics.

Who's really good?

hasher · November 20, 2001, 05:01 PM

Rich Wyatt at Gunsomke is your man. All the other guys in thera are hacks. I will be having him do some =additional work for me after the holidays. He did some work for me on my Steyr Scout as well as the Savage 99 I converted to scout configuration. They are knowledgeable, reliable and reasonable.

Hasher

Erik · November 20, 2001, 08:56 PM

I've never had work done there, but I've heard nothing but positive reviews of Gunsmoke's work. How positive? Gunsmoke will be my choice in the future.

Shmackey · November 21, 2001, 11:44 AM

Hasher,

Did you mean "all the other guys in 'there' are hacks," or "all the other guys in 'the area' are hacks?" Big difference in how I approach the folks at Gunsmoke! Thanks.

Dr.Rob · November 21, 2001, 05:48 PM

"Everyone else sucks" is pretty strong language.

I'd suggest for 1911 work Milt Morrison of Qualite' Pistol and Revolver, they built my 1991a1 Seecamp-Colt. Can't think of another smith in the area who would even ATTEMPT that.

http://www.qpr-inc.com/

Shmackey · November 23, 2001, 08:37 PM

Anyone have any experience with Gunworks in Lakewood? They're a Kimber Master Dealer.

jimc · November 27, 2001, 12:51 AM

rich at gunsmoke is good. i remember him when he first opend up shop. he has had a few "smiths" thorugh there but he himself is consistent.
if you want to travel up to the loveland pat at jensen's in loveland does nice work on the 1911 series of guns.
970-663-5994 he gets a fair amount of work from the metro area as well as around the no co area too.
keep in mind that whatever a smith tells you on turnaround time multiply it by 2 (easy)

November 20, 2001, 04:09 PM	#1
Shmackey Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,117	Good Gunsmith in Denver Area? Looking for someone to do some work on a 1911. I've been to Gunsmoke and they seem to know what they're talking about, but I've never heard anything anecdotal. And I've heard of Don Fisher, but no specifics. Who's really good?

November 20, 2001, 08:56 PM	#3
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	I've never had work done there, but I've heard nothing but positive reviews of Gunsmoke's work. How positive? Gunsmoke will be my choice in the future. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

November 21, 2001, 05:48 PM	#5
Dr.Rob Staff Alumnus Join Date: July 28, 1999 Location: Denver Posts: 2,454	"Everyone else sucks" is pretty strong language. I'd suggest for 1911 work Milt Morrison of Qualite' Pistol and Revolver, they built my 1991a1 Seecamp-Colt. Can't think of another smith in the area who would even ATTEMPT that. http://www.qpr-inc.com/ __________________ You broke into the wrong Rec Room!

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November 20, 2001, 05:01 PM	#2
hasher Member Join Date: February 3, 2001 Posts: 34	Rich Wyatt at Gunsomke is your man. All the other guys in thera are hacks. I will be having him do some =additional work for me after the holidays. He did some work for me on my Steyr Scout as well as the Savage 99 I converted to scout configuration. They are knowledgeable, reliable and reasonable. Hasher

November 21, 2001, 11:44 AM	#4
Shmackey Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,117	Hasher, Did you mean "all the other guys in 'there' are hacks," or "all the other guys in 'the area' are hacks?" Big difference in how I approach the folks at Gunsmoke! Thanks.

November 23, 2001, 08:37 PM	#6
Shmackey Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,117	Anyone have any experience with Gunworks in Lakewood? They're a Kimber Master Dealer.

November 27, 2001, 12:51 AM	#7
jimc Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: colo Posts: 378	rich at gunsmoke is good. i remember him when he first opend up shop. he has had a few "smiths" thorugh there but he himself is consistent. if you want to travel up to the loveland pat at jensen's in loveland does nice work on the 1911 series of guns. 970-663-5994 he gets a fair amount of work from the metro area as well as around the no co area too. keep in mind that whatever a smith tells you on turnaround time multiply it by 2 (easy)