Gunsmiths that you recommend

Jason (Gunco) I would recommend. I first met him when he was a young apprentice under old George Pole 30+ years ago. Make sure to communicate exactly what "you want" from a gunsmith. He will be very straight and direct with you. Assume nothing when talking to any gunsmith.
 
Black art rifle
naramata bc just outside of penticton
all the smiths are booked up
I know terry is about a year out
 
Yes, thought I had it covered what I wanted- bad trigger on the MAS, after 7 months started calling once a month to check in and the last email was- you've had it 9 months either finish it in 3 weeks or arrange to send it back, two weeks later got it in the mail. If I haven't personally got a track record with someone that's a problem- was getting nervous as I just spent big $$ having it redone (for some unexplained reason the trigger was left stock). What I expect from anyone is a realistic time line up front that I can agree to up front (maybe if he said 10 months I would think about it seriously) instead of wasting my shipping costs. It was sent out in Feb well clear of any hunting season. I hope Jason at Gunco will provide satisfaction.

Would like to know who is really good with obscure triggers. It is a 1945 Mauser kkw design- but no aftermarket Mauser trigger will drop in. I'm after about a 2.5-3lb pull and CLEAN break.
 
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Is Jim Dugan still building target rifles in Saskatoon? Do-Guns was the company name. He built and trued both of my TRs back in the 90s (the 5.56) and early 00's (the 7.62) the 5.56 still puts handloads into 1/2 minute
 
Jason at Gunco!

Got an old revolver, which, when I got it, was as good as deactivated - cylinder spinning freely, hammer dropping down by itself , the barrel/cylinder assembly (this is a top open gun) loose and not locking properly ...... Would not dare to put a cartridge in it, never mind fire it. Sent it to Jason. Got it back as a fully functioning, reliable gun!
 
Steve Holborn in Warren Ontario made me a custom 338-06 several years ago. He did a beautiful job. Steve does my rifle work.
Rodger Kotanko in Simcoe Ontario is a fantastic smith and does all my handgun work.
Safe shooting
 
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