I have posted in the past that I have not one, but two of Dave Lauck's 1911's. The full size went "home" arriving on Monday for some rehab. Nothing much, some refinishing in hardchrome, Heavy Duty barrel bushing, detail strip and cleaning (I'm somewhat leery of my ability to disassemble the lower frame and components), inspection, and a check of parts. Also requested new night sights. Of course, I emailed Dave prior to let him know it was coming.
Now, his work is not inexpensive. With that said, he emailed me no less than nine or ten times yesterday with the progress of the work, and asked my opinions on other work that should have been done. Here's what he did in less than eight hours, in his one man shop:
1. Complete disassembly, inspection, and cleaning of lower receiver parts.
2. Installed new sights, awaiting night sight inserts for installation.
3. Complete refinish in "Tactical Matte"
4. Fit, install, new barrel and Heavy Duty barrel bushing.
5. Fit, install, new toolsteel ignition components.
6. Test fire for function.
I was flabbergasted. I know, I know, I could have sold my current pistol and picked up a new one such as a Sig 1911, Les Baer, Springfield Armory, etc. However, I have carried that pistol for many years and unfortunately, have some emotional attachment to it. And it works. Every time. All the time. I guess one could say, I was looking for an "update" or a "refresh" to insure that the weapon has no issues.
I cannot recommend nor compliment anyone higher with regard to the 1911 as Dave Lauck. He is straightforward, and in my own opinion, does not suggest doing work if it is not needed. He did not charge for disassembly, and cleaning of the lower receiver, installing the new barrel, etc. More importantly, HE GOT RIGHT ON IT immediately. I did not expect that. Sure, his pistols are relatively expensive, however, one makes their choice and pays the admission. There are other 1911 guys out there, Laughridge, Tussey, Novak, Morris, et. al. I cannot comment as to their customer service, I can only attest to Lauck's. With regard to expense, the question I always asked myself was "what is my life/family's lives/friend's lives worth?" Not that I actively look for a confrontation, however, a pistol is a tool. It needs to work each and every time. When one needs it, one REALLY needs it, God forbid. If it doesn't work, it may as well be on Mars.
I don't have the pistol yet. If I can I will post pics when it arrives.
Now, his work is not inexpensive. With that said, he emailed me no less than nine or ten times yesterday with the progress of the work, and asked my opinions on other work that should have been done. Here's what he did in less than eight hours, in his one man shop:
1. Complete disassembly, inspection, and cleaning of lower receiver parts.
2. Installed new sights, awaiting night sight inserts for installation.
3. Complete refinish in "Tactical Matte"
4. Fit, install, new barrel and Heavy Duty barrel bushing.
5. Fit, install, new toolsteel ignition components.
6. Test fire for function.
I was flabbergasted. I know, I know, I could have sold my current pistol and picked up a new one such as a Sig 1911, Les Baer, Springfield Armory, etc. However, I have carried that pistol for many years and unfortunately, have some emotional attachment to it. And it works. Every time. All the time. I guess one could say, I was looking for an "update" or a "refresh" to insure that the weapon has no issues.
I cannot recommend nor compliment anyone higher with regard to the 1911 as Dave Lauck. He is straightforward, and in my own opinion, does not suggest doing work if it is not needed. He did not charge for disassembly, and cleaning of the lower receiver, installing the new barrel, etc. More importantly, HE GOT RIGHT ON IT immediately. I did not expect that. Sure, his pistols are relatively expensive, however, one makes their choice and pays the admission. There are other 1911 guys out there, Laughridge, Tussey, Novak, Morris, et. al. I cannot comment as to their customer service, I can only attest to Lauck's. With regard to expense, the question I always asked myself was "what is my life/family's lives/friend's lives worth?" Not that I actively look for a confrontation, however, a pistol is a tool. It needs to work each and every time. When one needs it, one REALLY needs it, God forbid. If it doesn't work, it may as well be on Mars.
I don't have the pistol yet. If I can I will post pics when it arrives.
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