Looking for a good gunsmith.

[Joe_Atlanta]

Brian's wait time has increased (it's inevitable when a smith gets a good reputation). I dropped a rifle off yesterday just to get some sling swivels and was told it would be a week.
Andy up at GA Firing Line (Marietta) does very good work on 1911s (as well as other pistols and general gunsmithing) and the turn around is still pretty quick. He can do simple things like changing out sights while you wait. http://gafiringline.com/ , 770-425-8461

BTW, smoothing and lightening a 1911 trigger is not that tough unless the ignition parts are way out of spec. A flat surface, some 600 grit paper and a trigger pull gauge will take care of most of the work. A hard Arkansas or ceramic stone and dremel tool can help also. Stay away from messing with the sear nose and hammer hooks, just polish engagement surfaces and tweak the spring (or put in a Cylinder and Slide light pull spring, http://www.midwayusa.com/product/188154/cylinder-and-slide-sear-spring-1911). Adjust takeup and overtravel, check the trigger bows and channel for burrs, polish the disconnector contact areas, tweak the middle leaf (trigger return/disconnector) of the spring and there you go!

setting trigger take up and overtravel and general polishing:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...Br5S605REynWyI
adjusting spring tension:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1...b-Trigger-Pull

 

[bpayne]

x2 on Andy at GA Firing Line. Used him at least 10 times for revolver, 1911, and polymer work. Has a nice combination of components and craftsmanship that delivered a 3lb pull in my Range Officer. His time is affordable and turns them pretty quickly.

 

[the_great_white]

Brian Ott is a very good gunsmith and I would not recommend anyone if I did not believe in their work. He's in Douglasville so it's a considerable drive, but not that far. He does only what is necessary, has very fair pricing, and will have it back to you in a reasonable time. I believe he is a member on here too. Not sure of his username though...Several members here know him and have hired his services and I'm sure they will agree he is very good.

X2!

here's his username

Brian618
http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/members/1386-Brian618

 

[STI]

Brian Ott worked on two 1911's for me.

Hats off to Brian!

 

[Ricochet]

Used Brian to pin and weld a flash hider for me. Would recommend again.

 

[YOTESHOOTER]

Although I am personally not a fan of their customer service, David's Gun Room is close to you and I'm sure one of their seasoned smiths could do the job. If you're somewhat mechanically inclined you could watch a few videos and attempt to polish the sear yourself. Or order a Wilson, Baer, Caspien, or other high end hammer/sear/trigger and install yourself.


I have found the 1911 to be an extremely east firearm to work on. Just take your time, be patient and stay focused.

Believe that would be RUSTY..

 

[Bear44]

Brian's wait time has increased (it's inevitable when a smith gets a good reputation). I dropped a rifle off yesterday just to get some sling swivels and was told it would be a week.
Andy up at GA Firing Line (Marietta) does very good work on 1911s (as well as other pistols and general gunsmithing) and the turn around is still pretty quick. He can do simple things like changing out sights while you wait. http://gafiringline.com/ , 770-425-8461

BTW, smoothing and lightening a 1911 trigger is not that tough unless the ignition parts are way out of spec. A flat surface, some 600 grit paper and a trigger pull gauge will take care of most of the work. A hard Arkansas or ceramic stone and dremel tool can help also. Stay away from messing with the sear nose and hammer hooks, just polish engagement surfaces and tweak the spring (or put in a Cylinder and Slide light pull spring, http://www.midwayusa.com/product/188154/cylinder-and-slide-sear-spring-1911). Adjust takeup and overtravel, check the trigger bows and channel for burrs, polish the disconnector contact areas, tweak the middle leaf (trigger return/disconnector) of the spring and there you go!

setting trigger take up and overtravel and general polishing:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...Br5S605REynWyI
adjusting spring tension:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1...b-Trigger-Pull

Thanks for the advice. A weeks turn around would be very fast in my book. I've had smiths keep weapons for over a month just to change sights. I want an outstanding trigger on this weapon. It's not only a SD weapon, but has a 460 conversion for hunting, so precision shooting is the rule. I'm sure I could mess with the trigger myself and make it better, but I'm looking for best and a real professional is needed.

 

[sniper22]

What does it typically cost for this type of trigger job?

 

[Triathloncoach]

http://davesgunsmithing.com/?page_id=9

You really should talk to Dave. He's outstanding, fast and inexpensive. And he is just off 400 in Cumming.

 

[Joe_Atlanta]

I want an outstanding trigger on this weapon.

I'm sure either Brian or Andy can help you out and you will be satisfied with the result. However, if this is one of those once in a lifetime dream guns (.460 rowland sounds great!) then you might consider John Harrison. One of the best 1911 smiths in the world, until recently he was so behind in his full house custom builds that he had stopped doing any partial work. He has started doing trigger jobs again, but only when replacing the ignition parts with with his own hardened tool steel parts. http://www.harrisoncustom.com/Home.aspx. He is in Kennesaw.