Stream of Consciousness/General Conversation Thread

[Ryan]

I've heard the same about the gunsmith at Alabama Holster, he was about 3-4 weeks turn around time last time I was there buta its been a while since then.

He actually retired about 6 weeks ago. They've been my go to people for everything and have been extremely nice..plus they're 1 minute from my place so they've always been my go to. They won't be doing anymore gunsmith work.

 

[Ryan]

I've got a sear jig and stones of you want to try it yourself. Otherwise, the guy at Alabama Holster told me the gunsmith there (Alvin?) specializes in 1911's.

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I might take you up on your offer..let me look up some videos on how extensive it is..I've never been good at arts and crafts so might be best to let a pro take care of it.

 

[bohica793]

He actually retired about 6 weeks ago. They've been my go to people for everything and have been extremely nice..plus they're 1 minute from my place so they've always been my go to. They won't be doing anymore gunsmith work.

Alvin retired? That breaks my heart. Who is taking hos place?

 

[Ryan]

nobody they said it wasn't very profitable so they cancelled the insurance on it. Alvin was really nice when I smashed in the gas glock taper pin the wrong way on my AR15...

 

[bohica793]

I drove him crazy with light strikes and CCI primers on my Dan Wesson....

 

[TennJeep1618]

I drove him crazy with light strikes and CCI primers on my Dan Wesson....

I remember that. You were dealing with that problem the first time I met you.

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[Snow Bird]

I just found a gunsmith in Foley. Greener Field Firearms &Gunsmithing. He has my Tarus now. His phone no is 251-979-0773. They don't have alot of guns but the guy is friendly and they claim to do most everything.

Have to get the gun back to see how good he is and his prices. Just looked at his card and his name is Mark Parden.

 

[bohica793]

My neighbor told me about this place sometime back but I have never had an opportunity to go by there.

I just found a gunsmith in Foley. Greener Field Firearms &Gunsmithing. He has my Tarus now. His phone no is 251-979-0773. They don't have alot of guns but the guy is friendly and they claim to do most everything.

Have to get the gun back to see how good he is and his prices. Just looked at his card and his name is Mark Parden.

 

[Ryan]

Ill give them a call tomorrow. I've also looked online at the Cylinder & Slide kits. they're $150.

 

[Snow Bird]

I don't know anything about there kits but there trigger job is going strong on my 1911 about 22 years later. Keep in mind you may still have to have someone tune that 3 prong spring for the disconector and sear.

 

[Ryan]

I'm here at greener field right now. He measured it at 4.5 and 4.7 with lots of grit and creep said he can clean it up and take it to 3.5. He said prices start at 60 and it shouldn't be much more if they have to do a lot of work with it. 2 week wait.

 

[TennJeep1618]

I'm here at greener field right now

And?

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[Snow Bird]

Tell him Elmer sent you and He Might Give Me A Break.

 

[Ryan]

More sad about the 2 week turnaround than the price. I'll be lugging my full size around until my Shield shows up.

 

[madeSICC88]

The VikingFjord is strong tonight. I hope I don't have to work tomorrow.

 

[TraderDan]

Saw something new today out and about. I saw a CAN of Remington Thunderbolt .22lr, if I remember 335 count, about the size of a campbells soup can, but cardboard, looked to be from 90's era maybe 2000?? I have never seen any packaged like that.

 

[HughJoergan]

Plotting my counter attack. Dammit! Where's Hugh when I need backup!

Can't believe I missed this! That's awesome! LMAO

 

[Seanpcola]

Can't believe I missed this! That's awesome! LMAO

Missed it? Hell, I can't even remember where I said it?

 

[HughJoergan]

At the doggie place. Man the things running through my mind woulda flipped her wig!

Update on my rant:

Back at Auburn today. Guess who's here? Good Ole Ms. Obnoxious!!!!! And she's been upgrading her battle phone. It now plays classical music at extremely high volume when it rings. Well, I say "high volume" but that's a relative term. Compared to that high pitched, screeching mating call she uses for a voice it's a mere whisper. I now know her schedule for the week, what's for dinner, enough about her son's hemorrhoids to perform the surgery myself and even all the details to her aunt Matilda's big bingo score Sunday night.

Plotting my counter attack. Dammit! Where's Hugh when I need backup!

 

[FrankT]

What are you doing at Auburn all the time, what are you getting treatments for, do they give you a treat after?