Local Gunsmith Recommendations

[Brushline]

Hey everyone! I’m in need of a good local gunsmith. If you’ve had any great experiences with one for things like custom work or repairs, please share their info. Always nice to have trusted referrals.

 

[Edmehlig]

Lester Knipe of the Varmint Shop in Irefield PA

 

[Hawkeye]

Mike at Tamarack Armory in Meadville Pa. Mike does good work.

 

[casey36]

Tim at Smiths Custom Guns in Warren, PA. You won't find better.

 

[Sellce]

Ive always used martin zuck in fairview pa but not sure if he retired or not

 

[edritchey]

I like McCauslin Rifles, Chad McCauslin is a great gunsmith and a real nice guy. He used to work for Mr. Moyer at Moyer’s gun shop in Carlisle he since opened his own place in Dillsburg and is set up pretty nice. I’m in Wellsville so I’m glad he moved closer to my home. GUN SHOP

 

[Mad Irish Jack]

I'm old enough in the MLing sport, they refer to us as Greybeards. I've been doing it since building my first kit flintlock in 1978; until my last custom build in 1994. What I've learned from friends and older sporting guys made me able to do some fixes and repairs on Modern and replica arms for friends and myself since. Most folks who helped me start and learn have moved (to NC, KY, MO, GA; or have passed to "the Lords Range in the Sky!) If you start a thread & title: Need Help (Repair on Firearm, fishing ??? or whatever), someone WILL respond to give assistance or info so you'll become more proficient in your skills to do your own successful projects. When doing them, you must be patient and attentive. I haven't had anyone else fix a firearm of mine since before 1987. The only costs I have are parts I cannot make and have to purchase. It becomes a pride thing!

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I need to find one in my area. My Browning black label median wont cock. I tweaked the leaf spring for a lighter pull. I tried many times to get it to work.

 

[AveragEd]

I used to use Chad McCauslin but I brought him some guns from friends in Bedford County - I can't believe their nearest gunsmith, according to gun shop out there, is in West Virginia. Anyway, it took over a year to get all of them back and one had not yet been repaired. Chad did some excellent work for me but when a coworker told me about the shop where he works part-time, I gave it a shot.

Mike at HD Precision Gunsmithing, 430 Pinedale Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015 does excellent work. Like all good gunsmiths, he is busy but it is normal for him to quote three months for completion and have it ready in two. He has done work for me and several people whom I have referred to him with zero complaints. His telephone number is 717-462-6413 - he's closed on Mondays.

Ed