I would like to cut down the barrel on my 5R and most likely have it coated (that stainless finish is starting to get to me!). I haven't had a need to have any work done by a smith since I've been in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Anyone know a good one in the area?
Gunsmithing Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
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Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
Not Sure how far you are willing to drive from Mansfield but I use Gene Williams in Princeton. Im in Plano and he is about 30 minutes from me. That would be about 1.5 hr drive from you. Its worth the drive. He does the work at his house so he is there on weekends to drop off items. Ive been there on Sundays a couple of times. He will talk your ear off but he does good work and he gets it done in a timely manner. I dont think he does gun finishing such as duracoat or cerakoat but you can find that around DFW as well. I do Duracoating myself but try not to do it for money because I travel for work and cant be reliable about getting your stuff done in a reasonable time. If you want to call Gene his number is 214-673-5510.
Not Sure how far you are willing to drive from Mansfield but I use Gene Williams in Princeton. Im in Plano and he is about 30 minutes from me. That would be about 1.5 hr drive from you. Its worth the drive. He does the work at his house so he is there on weekends to drop off items. Ive been there on Sundays a couple of times. He will talk your ear off but he does good work and he gets it done in a timely manner. I dont think he does gun finishing such as duracoat or cerakoat but you can find that around DFW as well. I do Duracoating myself but try not to do it for money because I travel for work and cant be reliable about getting your stuff done in a reasonable time. If you want to call Gene his number is 214-673-5510.
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
Briggs? Pellet gun Briggs? HCRPC?
Briggs? Pellet gun Briggs? HCRPC?
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
I don't mind the drive if I know the work is endorsed. I am afraid to just drop it off anywhere and get bad results. Besides, I found a guy in Mckinney that has gunsteel and it will give me an excuse to pick up another piece or two. Thank You!
I don't mind the drive if I know the work is endorsed. I am afraid to just drop it off anywhere and get bad results. Besides, I found a guy in Mckinney that has gunsteel and it will give me an excuse to pick up another piece or two. Thank You!
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
Unfortunately thats not me but its good to see that the shooting fu runs strong in my clan.
Unfortunately thats not me but its good to see that the shooting fu runs strong in my clan.
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
Bring your gun to S&S in Argyle Sticks place and we use a coater in Justin just down the road. And Gene is a good guy to he flutes the barrels at Sticks. S&S # is 940 566 7001 Mon-Sat. Let me know if you need more info.
Bring your gun to S&S in Argyle Sticks place and we use a coater in Justin just down the road. And Gene is a good guy to he flutes the barrels at Sticks. S&S # is 940 566 7001 Mon-Sat. Let me know if you need more info.
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
Does Gene Williams make and install brakes? I had my barrel threaded and want a brake timed and turned down to the barrel diameter (where you cannot tell it is removable).
Does Gene Williams make and install brakes? I had my barrel threaded and want a brake timed and turned down to the barrel diameter (where you cannot tell it is removable).
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
yes, look at the break on my Badger M2008 in the for sale section
Gene is the shit
yes, look at the break on my Badger M2008 in the for sale section
Gene is the shit
Re: Barrel cut down and coated in DFW
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Insayn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does Gene Williams make and install brakes? I had my barrel threaded and want a brake timed and turned down to the barrel diameter (where you cannot tell it is removable). </div></div>
Yes Gene has the lathe at the house. He has put 2 brakes on for me. He mills his own brakes if you want him to make you one. He uses SS from barrel blanks turn his brakes. Usually a fast turn around. Better get in there before he starts going to the deer lease though or your wait might be longer.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Insayn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does Gene Williams make and install brakes? I had my barrel threaded and want a brake timed and turned down to the barrel diameter (where you cannot tell it is removable). </div></div>
Yes Gene has the lathe at the house. He has put 2 brakes on for me. He mills his own brakes if you want him to make you one. He uses SS from barrel blanks turn his brakes. Usually a fast turn around. Better get in there before he starts going to the deer lease though or your wait might be longer.
