Top Pistolsmiths in Canada

[custom79]

On the surface there seems to be a lack of gunsmiths available in Canada.

However, being a newbie, I figure the best course of action is to ask for some inside advice.

Would someone be so kind as to provide me with the names and contacts of a few of the best pistolsmiths here in Canada.

Cheers.

C79

 

[Canuck44]

Gunnar Christensen in Pr. George(Armco), and Joe Dlask in Vancouver to name two.

Take Care

 

[Max Owner]

What kind of work are you looking for?

 

[custom79]

I have a Colt Trooper Mk III that I would like the front sight repaired on.

C79

 

[nairbg]

Is Gunnar Christensen still alive? I've been leaving e-mail and telephone voice messages for weeks..... no reply!

 

[gunasauras]

Gunnar is a busy man. I've had trouble reaching him in the past as well....

 

[azone]

I find Roger Kotanko of DARK one of the best in southern Ont.... PM me if you want his contact info

 

[omen]

I find Roger Kotanko of DARK one of the best in southern Ont.... PM me if you want his contact info

++++1

 

[StoneHorse]

I think Barry Jensen (Delta, BC) does pistol work.
http://www.bitsofpieces.com/index.html

 

[350 Mag]

Is Gunnar Christensen still alive? I've been leaving e-mail and telephone voice messages for weeks..... no reply!

I was going to get a trigger job done by Gunnar and he said he is 'pretty busy" in the summer months...Sept.-October would be your best bet.

 

[Runt]

Gunner is awesome....quite the perfectionist. However he is super bizzy because of it. He is worth the wait time. Best thing to do is email him. You can get some info via his web site http://www.armco-guns.com/

 

[ipsc1]

of course for a relatively simple job like that, you don't need one of the top flight guys. this link might help www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/AMA/AMA-Links.htm

Besides gunnar there is smoking gun fx, but they are probably quite busy too. Ellwood Epps does good gun repair, don't know how fancy they can get, but a front sight is well within their capability. I expect if you contacted the colt distributor they would have a gunsmith to recommend. Talk to your local gunshop, if there is someone around, they will likely know who.

 

[pontcanna]

Pistolsmiths

I understand MD Charlton (Central Saanich/Brentwood Bay) in the Victoria area does excellent work on S&W revolvers. I pick up my Highway Patrolman
.357 from them tomorrow, so we'll see

w w w.mdcharlton.ca (without spaces)

 

[bear.23]

I understand MD Charlton (Central Saanich/Brentwood Bay) in the Victoria area does excellent work on S&W revolvers. I pick up my Highway Patrolman
.357 from them tomorrow, so we'll see

w w w.mdcharlton.ca (without spaces)

+1 for murray he's busy doing stuff for law enforcement most times but his pistol work is very good.. He's built a couple revolvers for me...

 

[Gundoggy]

Yeah, there is a paucity.
Heard some horror stories about some of the Canadian ones too.
I was referred to a Canadian Smith by John Harrison in the states. Contacted the guy, had specs reviewed. Then he vanished off the earth apparently...no email, no phone answer.

So I called Don Williams of Action Works in the US and placed an order.

Personally I would NEVER use a Canadian smith. Just my preference, The US guys of note are quite well-known and more reliable too.

 

[trky chsr]

Another nod for Rodger Kotanko.