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03-31-2010, 09:30 PM
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Rapier, I wouldn't say I am shy, just reserved. I was giving Jon an idea of costs for comparison. If you look on the net at what custom services charge, I am sure as heck not as high as most. I catch hell from smiths in this area for being too low. But it is always wise to make sure a smith knows what he is doing so the action isn't ruined by stupidity. I quote the barrel work as my charge plus the barrel so they can decide what barrel they want. I chcarge them what a barrel costs me, not retail. I always want to talk to a customer so we can agree on what he wants done and what his expecttions are on the completed job. I am sure there must be a smith in that area, but yes; I can handle the job if he so wants.
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04-01-2010, 06:36 AM
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Larry,
You are so right about the butchers around in just about any community. I think if you have been around guns for a while everyone has at least a couple of stories. I will not bore everyone with mine, which is what really started me building my own custom rifles and handguns. Professional gunsmithing is a tough trade to make a living wage at and is more a labor of love for 99% of the smiths in this country. My hat is off to anyone who takes up the trade, is good enough not to destroy more than they fix, and sticks with it. Best, Ed
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