M14 Forum

Butch O'Hare · August 5th, 2011, 03:04 PM

I will be proceeding with a Grand rifle build with a new stock and barrel, utilizing a GI Springfield receiver. Who would you recommend and why as a reliable gunsmith for an accurate rifle? The names Roland Beaver, Clint Fowler and West Texas Armory seem to pop up. Thanks.

bd111 · August 5th, 2011, 06:49 PM

Tim Shufflin, Ted Brown, Art Luppino.

Tommo · August 6th, 2011, 02:32 AM

Ronnie Morris, Derek Martin.

HighAngleHell · August 8th, 2011, 09:15 AM

http://shuffsparkerizing.com/

You will not find better Customer Service.

Butch O'Hare · August 8th, 2011, 09:42 AM

Thanks, everyone.

Barnacle Bill · November 22nd, 2011, 07:02 PM

I guess this thread is "old" but it's still on the first page of the Garand forum so I'll chime in.

WTA did some M1A work for me a few years ago and I'm pleased. However, my understanding is that Dan has folded up shop for the time being.

Clint Fowler has definately retired from 'smithing, but is selling his book on how to DIY.

Phil McGrath · November 22nd, 2011, 07:12 PM

Clayton Smith, West Texas Ordnance, also Phil Arrington of Arrington Accuracy in Phoenix Ariz.

bd111 · November 23rd, 2011, 03:38 AM

Lemme add Gus is back at work. I don't know whether he's accepting anything by shipment but it's worth a check with him. It'd be a treat to own a Garand built by him.

Gus Fisher · November 23rd, 2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bd111

Lemme add Gus is back at work. I don't know whether he's accepting anything by shipment but it's worth a check with him. It'd be a treat to own a Garand built by him.

I'm sorry, I don't accept rifles through shipment - only direct drop offs and pick ups from gun shows. Also, I'm still a bit behind in my work due to my eye surgery.