Looking for an experienced gun smith around the mid west

Ozzieman · February 11, 2015, 07:34 PM

Looking for an experienced gun smith around the mid west to help build another race gun. Turning another N frame 28 into a 44 special and the great gunsmith that built my first one passed away. Price is secondary.
Need the following Barrel mounted and drill the cylinder out to shoot 44 specials, time and modify the grip frame for a start.

Cowboy_mo · February 11, 2015, 09:47 PM

I am in eastern MO. I know a couple of gunsmiths with good reputations but don't know if they do this kind of work.

There are always several smith's with booths at our local gun shows. Perhaps a search of some in your area would provide fruits.

1stmar · February 12, 2015, 02:13 AM

Since you didn't say you needed a gs in a particular state I assume you are ok to ship it. I would start with Hamilton Bowen. He is in tn not mid west but very good. Why does it need to be in the Midwest ? Ssk could probably do it but they are in ohio.

Hunter Customs · February 12, 2015, 08:55 AM

There's no doubt that Hamilton Bowen would be an excellent choice or you might try www.americanpistolsmithsguild.com to find a smith close to you or one you would prefer.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

**Unclenick** · February 12, 2015, 09:01 AM

Ohio is part of the Midwest. SSK is near the border with WV. Sill, it's within a day trip's driving distance of Indiana, as the two states are adjacent to one another. They do a lot of revolver conversions, but I know nothing else about their revolver work. You could talk to them.

jimbob86 · February 12, 2015, 01:24 PM

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Ohio is part of the Midwest.

Ohio is part of the "midwest" as much as Michigan and Wisconsin are part of the "northwest": it was true 200 years ago, but has not been so for over 100 years....... just because the East Coast would like to believe that the country stops at the Mississippi, and civilization ends at the Hudson, that does not make it so.

The there's a fine 'smith in Fremont, Nebraska (Cylinder & Slide), which IS in the midwest...... though nowhere near Indiana- not that this is important, really: in this modern age of aeroplanes and large horseless carriages/wagons operated by overnight freighting concerns, physical location is not nearly so important as it was when The Northwest Ordinance was passed.

**4V50 Gary** · February 12, 2015, 08:14 PM

Cylinder & Slide.

February 11, 2015, 07:34 PM	#1
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Looking for an experienced gun smith around the mid west Looking for an experienced gun smith around the mid west to help build another race gun. Turning another N frame 28 into a 44 special and the great gunsmith that built my first one passed away. Price is secondary. Need the following Barrel mounted and drill the cylinder out to shoot 44 specials, time and modify the grip frame for a start. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

February 11, 2015, 09:47 PM	#2
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	Check the gun shows? I am in eastern MO. I know a couple of gunsmiths with good reputations but don't know if they do this kind of work. There are always several smith's with booths at our local gun shows. Perhaps a search of some in your area would provide fruits.

February 12, 2015, 09:01 AM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Ohio is part of the Midwest. SSK is near the border with WV. Sill, it's within a day trip's driving distance of Indiana, as the two states are adjacent to one another. They do a lot of revolver conversions, but I know nothing else about their revolver work. You could talk to them. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

February 12, 2015, 08:14 PM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Cylinder & Slide. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 12, 2015, 02:13 AM	#3
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Since you didn't say you needed a gs in a particular state I assume you are ok to ship it. I would start with Hamilton Bowen. He is in tn not mid west but very good. Why does it need to be in the Midwest ? Ssk could probably do it but they are in ohio.

February 12, 2015, 08:55 AM	#4
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	There's no doubt that Hamilton Bowen would be an excellent choice or you might try www.americanpistolsmithsguild.com to find a smith close to you or one you would prefer. Best Regards Bob Hunter