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  • War-Buff

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    I call Cylinder and Slide. Bill and his minions are probably in the top 10 nationally.
    Bill is retiring, & Cylinder and Slide is ceasing operations :(

    Seems they 'might' sell out to someone else....
     
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    Man, that is terrible news. I just assumed someone would take the helm once he retired. I’m legit speechless. One of my bucket list items had been to take his 1911 build classes.

    All I can hope for is one of his employees will at least hang out their shingle.
     

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    Many talented 'smiths on 1911's if you want to ship . Buckle yer seatbelts when you start asking for quotes . Then you got a waiting period just to get gun on their bench . Bigger the name , longer the wait & higher the tab . If getting a gun built / accurized etc . pick one who specializes in that kind of gun . If you want a Bianchi Cup gun , you don't go to someone who doesn't build them frequently . If you want a Bullseye gun you don't have a guy who builds action pistols . Especially for a duty / defensive weapon !!!!!!
     

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    Greener Fields in Foley next to the downtown Fire Department on Alston Street has been doing great work for years and is reasonable.
     

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    Bussey Gunworks in Milton is the ONLY 1911 dude around. Find him on Facebook. He built his first 1911 when he was like 10. His Dad used to run in the same circle as Les Baer, Bill Wilson and Ed Brown... he is THE doode locally.
     

    Pierre

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    I just picked up a Rock Island Compact 1911 off Gunbroker.
    The area around grip safety is very uncomfortable. There are no sharp edges, it needs a blending job.
    My Colt and Springfields (full size) do not have this problem.
    Might as well put new sights as well.
    Any 1911 gunsmiths in the Crestview, Milton, FWB, or Pensacola area you all would recommend.Thanks
    Old Frontier on 29...but do not know if a Rock Island is worth putting all that money in it. I took a dremel tool to mine. Rock Island 1911 are a great deal & shoot great. I did a lot of work on one with a dremel tool, turned into a great shooting gun.

    Ole Frontier Gunsmith Shop Inc - Cantonment, FL 32533​



    Details. Phone: (850) 477-8074. Address: 2619 S Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. People Also Viewed. EZ Pawn. (3). 3107 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505.
     

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    Lock & Gunsmith is under new ownership & Ubers, the last I checked, was still in business...but no gunsmith...
     
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