Gunsmith Horror Story

[Alpo]

You are probably on the right path. If Trump had done the work, the bolt would have been gold plated and then Trump would have failed to pay the plater.

 

[PGRChaplain]

I'm thinking the OP took it to a Blacksmith instead of a Gunsmith. He was trying to beat it into a Plow Share...........

 

[bobjones223]

Ok....I have finally figured it out. This was done completely intentionally! Due to the new legislation he doesn't want to have to be listed as a manufacturer! All he has to do is go back through pictures of his work and say "Seeee there is NO WAY IN HELL I could ever build a gun!"

 

[BugI02]

I'm wondering if the Butcher ... I mean un-named 'Gunsmith' ... is family. That would explain how he got his hands on it in the first place (wife's sisters husband is a' gunsmith' or some such) without a recommendation (I'm assuming he doesn't have very many satisfied customers) and explain the reluctance to out the 'smith' (as in sleeping on the couch for a long time)

 

[clfergus]

I don't blame the OP for not saying who messed up his gun. You never know when what you say about someone is gonna come back and bite you. Maybe the Op knows when to leave well enough alone and just needed a place to vent his frustration. Either way he went, he is getting bashed for not identifying the smith and if he did he would get bashed by those who have used the guy and love him.

 

[Squirt239]

I don't blame the OP for not saying who messed up his gun. You never know when what you say about someone is gonna come back and bite you. Maybe the Op knows when to leave well enough alone and just needed a place to vent his frustration. Either way he went, he is getting bashed for not identifying the smith and if he did he would get bashed by those who have used the guy and love him.

This. All of this.

 

[KG1]

If I used a guy and he did good work for me and I knew about shoddy work such as this done by the same guy I would have no problem calling it out for what it is. Especially if he returned a firearm back to a customer that was potentially unsafe to operate. That's my biggest issue with this whole thing.

 

[AngryRooster]

If I used a guy and he did good work for me and I knew about shoddy work such as this done by the same guy I would have no problem calling it out for what it is. Especially if he returned a firearm back to a customer that was potentially unsafe to operate. That's my biggest issue with this whole thing.

Exactly.

Good work & customer service should be rewarded. Poor work and bad customer service should not. A business that does a hack job such as this then deliberately returns an unsafe product for someone to take home to their family NEEDS to be criticized and ridiculed.

OP can do as he pleases. I still think it's selfish not to name the butcher that did this work. Who cares if a few members want to criticize him for outing the shop. By letting us know which shop to avoid he very well may save the eyesight of someones kid.
But hey, I guess that's not as important as not being criticized.

 

[PGRChaplain]

Exactly.

Good work & customer service should be rewarded. Poor work and bad customer service should not. A business that does a hack job such as this then deliberately returns an unsafe product for someone to take home to their family NEEDS to be criticized and ridiculed.

OP can do as he pleases. I still think it's selfish not to name the butcher that did this work. Who cares if a few members want to criticize him for outing the shop. By letting us know which shop to avoid he very well may save the eyesight of someones kid.
But hey, I guess that's not as important as not being criticized.

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[Dirtebiker]

I don't blame the OP for not saying who messed up his gun. You never know when what you say about someone is gonna come back and bite you. Maybe the Op knows when to leave well enough alone and just needed a place to vent his frustration. Either way he went, he is getting bashed for not identifying the smith and if he did he would get bashed by those who have used the guy and love him.

That's why we read reviews. We get to see the good AND the bad. Then an informed person can make their decision to give the business a try or not.

 

[BugI02]

I don't blame the OP for not saying who messed up his gun. You never know when what you say about someone is gonna come back and bite you. Maybe the Op knows when to leave well enough alone and just needed a place to vent his frustration. Either way he went, he is getting bashed for not identifying the smith and if he did he would get bashed by those who have used the guy and love him.

Really? Have you looked at the pictures? I don't think this is a realistic worry

 

[Hogwylde]

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[bulletsmith]

I don't blame the OP for not saying who messed up his gun. You never know when what you say about someone is gonna come back and bite you. Maybe the Op knows when to leave well enough alone and just needed a place to vent his frustration. Either way he went, he is getting bashed for not identifying the smith and if he did he would get bashed by those who have used the guy and love him.

 

[churchmouse]

I have a guy.
What I can not do for myself I have him do.
As long as he is doing this I will be part of his clientele.

Find someone you know and trust.

 

[1775usmarine]

All I can say is don't use All Seasons in my neck of the woods for A/C work use Dye.

 

[bulletsmith]

All I can say is don't use All Seasons in my neck of the woods for A/C work use Dye.

See how easy that is? Now I know not to go there, thanks.

 

[1775usmarine]

See how easy that is? Now I know not to go there, thanks.

Your Welcome..................................Now back to our original story.

 

[NKBJ]

Wanted to post some groups but just got back from Toronto and... it's raining.
So, thank you, Brett Havlin. You're an artist as well as a gunsmith.
Not only have the repairs and the scope mounting been performed but and the bolt handle looks like it was designed that way.
Again, my thanks. And my next project as soon as I get my stuff together.

 

[Squirt239]

Wanted to post some groups but just got back from Toronto and... it's raining.
So, thank you, Brett Havlin. You're an artist as well as a gunsmith.
Not only have the repairs and the scope mounting been performed but and the bolt handle looks like it was designed that way.
Again, my thanks. And my next project as soon as I get my stuff together.

Glad I could help

 

[halfmileharry]

Wanted to post some groups but just got back from Toronto and... it's raining.
So, thank you, Brett Havlin. You're an artist as well as a gunsmith.
Not only have the repairs and the scope mounting been performed but and the bolt handle looks like it was designed that way.
Again, my thanks. And my next project as soon as I get my stuff together.

I'm glad you got it back to the quality it deserves. I know of 2 gunsmiths that are basically parts changers and I'll use them when needed. I know them well and will use them according to their skills.
I wouldn't trust them to do the work you wanted done.